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hey guys so i run 5w30 right now but when it gets hot it ticks. for sure i need thicker oil what do you guys run whats the best to

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Old 01-24-2022, 07:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
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hey guys

so i run 5w30 right now but when it gets hot it ticks. for sure i need thicker oil

what do you guys run

whats the best to go with

price doesnt matter
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Hotrodz uses Enos oil
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Sorry I meant to say what weight
I am not sure what weight he uses. You can use 0-40w with no issues.
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Motul 0w30 or 5w40 in Aussie winter and 15w50 in summer (ambient above 30 degC) but it is not cheap
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Are you using an additional Oil Cooler radiator? I run 5w30 with an Oil Cooler in the loop. This helps my temps stay down on a track day.
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Motul 5w-40 sports ester or 5w-50
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I run 5w50 Amsoil Signature Series.
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do you have a vented hood?
i have a varis replica on the way. the amuse front really helped with cooling weirdly
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I run 5w50 Amsoil Signature Series.
sweet. i ordered motul 300v 5w40. i ordered 8 liters to drain the cooler too and just do it right for peace of mind
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Are you using an additional Oil Cooler radiator? I run 5w30 with an Oil Cooler in the loop. This helps my temps stay down on a track day.
yes i run a 34 row but if you like doing full sessions it gets hot
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i was asking Justin
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i was asking Justin
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and all reports are the vents help
haha i forgot to add it to the on order list. but its coming in a week or two! ill report back to let you know how much it helps
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