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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-07-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 94,736
Posted By buster710

High levels of zinc and phosphorus are no longer...

High levels of zinc and phosphorus are no longer needed for many modern engines that don't have flat tappet cams. Older engines can benefit from higher levels of zinc and phosphorus.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-06-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 94,736
Posted By buster710

Surprised no one found this interesting. Amsoil...

Surprised no one found this interesting. Amsoil uses the 4 ball wear test to demonstrate wear superiority, yet it's not a test that is even relevant to an engine in operation. How do you feel...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-06-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 94,736
Posted By buster710

Lot of good oils on the market. Amsoil is...

Lot of good oils on the market. Amsoil is certainly one of them.

http://www.exxonmobilchemical.com/Chem-English/productsservices/synthetic-basestocks.aspx
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-05-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 94,736
Posted By buster710

Consider this: Why is Amsoil claiming...

Consider this:



Why is Amsoil claiming wear superiority based on a test not relevant to a real engine? Would you trust that type of testing, or GM running Corvettes on the track and doing...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-05-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 94,736
Posted By buster710

Who is most? Amsoil dealers? Google something? ...

Who is most? Amsoil dealers? Google something? lol. I can't prove to you Mobil 1 is better, that is the point. But you can't prove Amsoil is either simply by a virgin oil analysis or even used...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-05-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 94,736
Posted By buster710

Amsoil is among the best oils on the market, no...

Amsoil is among the best oils on the market, no doubt. The best? No such thing. That is what I was trying to point out. Oil analysis is only part of the picture.

The new Amsoil signature...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-05-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 94,736
Posted By buster710

Been there, done that. Prove to me Amsoil is...

Been there, done that. Prove to me Amsoil is better.

No 4 ball wear testing. Prove to me Amsoil scored better on all the ASTM wear tests.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-05-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 272
Posted By buster710

Mobil 1 wear performance

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Synthetics/Mobil_1_Wear_Prevention.aspx


On the right side of the page, they show a picture of a cam lobe and results from the seq iva and IIIG wear...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-05-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 94,736
Posted By buster710

What a bunch of non sense. ...

What a bunch of non sense.

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Synthetics/Mobil_1_Wear_Prevention.aspx
Forum: C5 General
11-17-2010, 10:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,763
Posted By buster710

Which viscosity are you using SCM?

Which viscosity are you using SCM?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-30-2010, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,511
Posted By buster710

It's good to know you could technically use this...

It's good to know you could technically use this in a Vette. It's also odd that a 20 grade is approved for this spec. If you are racing or trying to get a bit more Hp, I'd use it. Another good...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-30-2010, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,511
Posted By buster710

Mobil 1 0w20 GM 4718M

http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_0W-20_Advanced_Fuel_Economy.aspx

Mobil 1 0w20 meets GM's 4718M spec, which means it's suitable to use in a Corvette. :D
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
09-25-2010, 12:54 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,918
Posted By buster710

Great choice in my opinion. Mobil 1 0w20 is also...

Great choice in my opinion. Mobil 1 0w20 is also oddly approved for GM 4718M. Their 0w30 is a really good oil.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-18-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By buster710

Hi subdriver. Does Amsoil plan on upgraded their...

Hi subdriver. Does Amsoil plan on upgraded their product comparison testing? Pennzoil is using the Seq IIIG test for wear performance, while Amsoil is using a test (4-ball wear) that has nothing to...
Forum: Canadian Events
04-28-2010, 10:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,101
Posted By buster710

This oil is the real deal. It's probably the...

This oil is the real deal. It's probably the best oil on the market right now, all things considered.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-11-2010, 09:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 360
Posted By buster710

Anyone using Redline Oil?

http://www.redlineoil.com/products.aspx

Redline has a few new 0w oils on the market. Their 5w-20 has a high temperature high shear of 3.3, higher than most 30 grades. They also have a 0w-30 oil...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-07-2010, 01:34 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,429
Posted By buster710

Not the same oil found at Walmart, but a good...

Not the same oil found at Walmart, but a good testament to Mobil 1 and GM's confidence in the product.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
03-07-2010, 01:32 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,429
Posted By buster710

Mobil 1 is a blend of Grp III/IV and V base oils....

Mobil 1 is a blend of Grp III/IV and V base oils. Group III base oils actually have better solvency than PAO's. Amsoil is PAO based, but some people in the industry suspect they too are using some...
Forum: Drag Racing
01-24-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,080
Posted By buster710

I like Redline 0w-30 for the Corvette. Pennzoil...

I like Redline 0w-30 for the Corvette. Pennzoil is also coming out with an improved version of Pennzoil Platinum, called Pennzoil Ultra. Looks very good.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-31-2009, 11:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 402
Posted By buster710

Mobil 1 Racing Oil Technology

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-11393728615989/m1rotech.pdf

Pretty cool.
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-20-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 466
Posted By buster710

Some new Redline Oil Viscosities

http://www.redlineoil.com/products.aspx

0w-30, 0w-40, 5w-50 grades.

Their 5w-20 has the shear stability of Amsoil SSO 0w-30.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-13-2009, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By buster710

It does and probably is. I guess the cam lobe...

It does and probably is. I guess the cam lobe looks OK, considering the 15,000 mile oil changes. Conditions were tough too. Other oils like amsoil would most likely have held as well or maybe even...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-12-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By buster710

How does this camshaft look to you?

http://www.eclubes.com.au/system/application/views/template/images/Mobil%201%20Technology%20-%20Riccardo%20mtg%205-27-2008.pdf

Hi all. Page 16 of this brochure shows a pic of a camshaft of a test...
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