Engine Oil Recommendation

[DANNY]

I run Schaeffer and Gibbs. Never an issue. They will take the high oil temps these beasts put out too.

[Necrosis]

I ran 4 nites in between oil changes and had issues burning comp roller tip rockers while running brad penn also when I made the switch to valvoline that issue was resolved. There was some research done on oil load carrying capacity that made me decide to make the switch brad penn was rated at 71,000 psi where as valvline vr1 synthetic was rated at 103,000 psi.

Sorry, that wasn't research that you read, just some ego-maniac named 540RAT with a one-arm bandit and a bottle of Adderall. Even if it was a legit test, the load carrying capacity of an oil means nothing by itself. But like I said previously, if you've found an oil that works for you, that's all the research you need.

[hobby28]

What weight oil does everyone run? I have had trouble with the rocker arms turning blue at the pivot balls. I have been running Schaefer 10-30 synthetic should I switch back to a 20/50?

[keeks]

I'm getting the grey sludge. I notice it when I'm cleaning my filter. (system 1). It seems to settle out, and I don't think it is in solution while the engine is running, but who knows. What does everyone think of this, and is it an issue? I run VR1, and alcohol.

[MM90]

Haven't seen it mentioned, but I run Northland MXP 20w50.

[powerslide]

I'm getting the grey sludge. I notice it when I'm cleaning my filter. (system 1). It seems to settle out, and I don't think it is in solution while the engine is running, but who knows. What does everyone think of this, and is it an issue? I run VR1, and alcohol.

did you use moly lube to put the engine together?

[keeks]

I used clevite assembly lube, and Gibbs BR for break in run.

[powerslide]

I'm getting the grey sludge. I notice it when I'm cleaning my filter. (system 1). It seems to settle out, and I don't think it is in solution while the engine is running, but who knows. What does everyone think of this, and is it an issue? I run VR1, and alcohol.

Go read over on yellowbullet about the system1 cartridge filters. Not good as a primary filter, go back to a regular wix paper not the racing. 51061

[JHobbs26]

i've been using Mystic 15w50 for about 10 years now and never had any oil related issues. Its a semi-synthetic oil i change every 4 races with a filter every 2.