 3sgte Oil question (i know its been covered), I just want opinions for my situation |
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 Jul 10, 2006 - 5:20 PM
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Im gonna try to put in at ct20b turbo in today and was wondering what kind of oil i should use in my 3sgte. Its got roughly about 73,000 miles on it. I plan on running it on 8psi daily and 13psi racing. Any suggestions? Also, i dont want to run synthetic because of its high mileage. So what brand? weight? and quantity? thanks guys : )
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Jul 10, 2006 - 5:22 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 From 캘리포니아 Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
i just used castrol 10W 40 on mine, but a few other people i know run 10W 30, both are fine. oh and i used like 4 quarts.
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Jul 10, 2006 - 6:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 5, '05 From LA, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
First off, 73k miles is *not* high mileage for a Toyota motor. Synthetic should be fine.
What does the turbo have to do with what oil you are running? I'm wondering about the rest of the story here... -Charlie -------------------- 2003 Subaru WRX Wagon
1989 Camry Alltrac LE 3S-GTE - SV25/ST205 hybrid 1988 Camry Alltrac LE - BEAMS swap started |
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Jul 10, 2006 - 6:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 From 캘리포니아 Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
hmm yeah 73k isn't high at all. I got like 98k now and still running strong, and my alltrac has 160k, and well.. it tries.
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Jul 10, 2006 - 7:45 PM
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I use mobile 1 full synthetic and mobile one filters.
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Jul 10, 2006 - 8:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 18, '05 From BANNED Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Synthetic ftw!......I change my oil so much it seems like... Damn turbo cars always using so much oil.
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Jul 10, 2006 - 8:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '04 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
 alright sounds good, thanks guys
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Jul 10, 2006 - 8:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '04 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE(phattyduck @ Jul 10, 2006 - 11:19 PM) [snapback]454231[/snapback] First off, 73k miles is *not* high mileage for a Toyota motor. Synthetic should be fine. What does the turbo have to do with what oil you are running? I'm wondering about the rest of the story here... -Charlie Not sure if it did or didnt, thats why i was throwing it out there. I will be running higher boost than stock so i dont want an oil that wont keep the shaft lubed. thats why i wanted a thicker oil as opposed to synthetic. |
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Jul 10, 2006 - 9:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE I plan on running it on 8psi daily i reserve the right to confiscate this turbo, unless you run it where it was ment to be run. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jul 10, 2006 - 9:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '04 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 11, 2006 - 2:03 AM) [snapback]454287[/snapback] QUOTE I plan on running it on 8psi daily i reserve the right to confiscate this turbo, unless you run it where it was ment to be run. I have a turboxs dual stage boost controller, 13 psi is just a flick of the switch away  with gas prices the way they are, for a to b drives 8psi should be enough. Unless its late at night and freeways clear than thats a different story.Edit:13psi not 14 (just yet) This post has been edited by eggman40: Jul 10, 2006 - 9:16 PM |
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Jul 10, 2006 - 9:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
i would do 13daily and 16 race on the turbo.
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Jul 10, 2006 - 9:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
give him time....lol
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jul 10, 2006 - 10:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '04 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE(jgreening @ Jul 11, 2006 - 2:25 AM) [snapback]454309[/snapback] give him time....lol You guys are so persuasive  I guess im still a little traumatized after breaking my last turbo 
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Jul 11, 2006 - 12:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
BTW, I switched to synthetic last night. Although the weight of authority suggests that the cleaning agents in synthetic oil can break down sludge build-up that may be preventing a leak, I have read a number of posts from people with over 100k on their engines who have had no problems switching. I was paranoid about it but made the switch anyway. There is no doubt that a good synthetic oil is MUCH better for your engine longevity.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jul 11, 2006 - 12:59 PM
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Running 0w30 Castrol Full Synth. No Oil Consumption till this day (2000 miles) so I think everything is okay.
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