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Wickit · 08-08-2014, 12:53 PM

As the title states, im doing an oil change on the car i just got, 1970 510 sr20det, it sat for over a year and its already running after a couple repairs, now i wanna know what the best thing would be to run in it, i've heard good and bad about rotella 15w-40, motor has unknown miles but assuming around 80k, Mobil 1 10w-30 was also recommended to me. Just trying to get it in its best shape, so what would you guys recommend? Lucas stabilizer as well? Any input is appreciated.

Secondly, i know how bad it is tp get to the oil filter, any recommendations on a brand for a relocation kit or links to them? Im about to search now but if u guys have it quicker that would help, thanks!

e30gangsta · 08-08-2014, 02:06 PM

I run rotella 15-40 in almost all my cars no complaint. If you need an oil with a high zddp content stick to mobile 1 full syn, or valvoline vr1 (racing) oil.

Goodluck.

- G

Wickit · 08-08-2014, 03:05 PM

Thanks man, i think i'm gonna do the vr1 After reading about it, i found out about the relocation, think im gomma go with the circuit sports one.

itsjustdaphne · 08-09-2014, 11:16 PM

Vr1 sucks - thinned out on my after 3-5 bacl to back laps drifting
I use rotella 15-40. Holds great pressure even after hot lapping

Wickit · 08-10-2014, 12:05 AM

I've heard that rotella is bad, buddy of mine had his car running on it and it blew on him after 100 miles with it.

SolTNtuz · 08-10-2014, 07:34 AM

10-40 or 15-40 would be my choice, synthetic. Filter is crucial also, many small oiling holes in the engine and some cheap filters could deteriorate and plug the holes.

08-08-2014, 12:53 PM	#1
Wickit Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Oceanside, CA Age: 25 Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SR20 Red Top, best oil / preference? Any filter relocation kits? As the title states, im doing an oil change on the car i just got, 1970 510 sr20det, it sat for over a year and its already running after a couple repairs, now i wanna know what the best thing would be to run in it, i've heard good and bad about rotella 15w-40, motor has unknown miles but assuming around 80k, Mobil 1 10w-30 was also recommended to me. Just trying to get it in its best shape, so what would you guys recommend? Lucas stabilizer as well? Any input is appreciated. Secondly, i know how bad it is tp get to the oil filter, any recommendations on a brand for a relocation kit or links to them? Im about to search now but if u guys have it quicker that would help, thanks!

08-09-2014, 11:16 PM	#4
itsjustdaphne Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South FL Posts: 785 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Vr1 sucks - thinned out on my after 3-5 bacl to back laps drifting I use rotella 15-40. Holds great pressure even after hot lapping Last edited by itsjustdaphne; 07-04-2019 at 02:27 PM..

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08-08-2014, 02:06 PM	#2
e30gangsta Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Savannah Age: 36 Posts: 562 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I run rotella 15-40 in almost all my cars no complaint. If you need an oil with a high zddp content stick to mobile 1 full syn, or valvoline vr1 (racing) oil. Goodluck. - G

08-08-2014, 03:05 PM	#3
Wickit Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Oceanside, CA Age: 25 Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks man, i think i'm gonna do the vr1 After reading about it, i found out about the relocation, think im gomma go with the circuit sports one.

08-10-2014, 12:05 AM	#5
Wickit Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Oceanside, CA Age: 25 Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've heard that rotella is bad, buddy of mine had his car running on it and it blew on him after 100 miles with it.

08-10-2014, 07:34 AM	#6
SolTNtuz Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Quebec Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	10-40 or 15-40 would be my choice, synthetic. Filter is crucial also, many small oiling holes in the engine and some cheap filters could deteriorate and plug the holes.