What oil are the turbos (both factory and nonfactory) using?

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What oil are the turbos (both factory and nonfactory) using?

Postby Uncle Arthur » Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:11 pm

Just wondering what all the turbo drivers are using for their engine oil?

I've been using the Castrol Edge 5W 30 but find it loses a lot of pressure when hot. What do others possibly recommend as an alternative?
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What oil are the turbos (both factory and nonfactory) using?

Postby SuperMazdaKart » Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:24 pm

I use 15w40 Premium Gold by Gulf Western here with my IHI VJ23 turbo. Suitable for forced induction, petrol/LPG/diesel & is Aussie made & owned. Castrol GTX3 15w40 is also quite good, just not Aussie made.
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Postby NMX516 » Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:20 pm

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Postby Uncle Arthur » Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:41 pm

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Postby tbro » Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:04 pm

Not turboed just a sunday dríven Scooter.

I've been using in both mx's Valvoline 5w40 SYN power full synthetic oil.

Benefits are: runs about 3/8's on temp guage all the time , track or road. Oil pressure never drops anywhere near 2 on the proper oil guages at idle even after runs on the track and runs around 4 mark at full noise. Thats in Scooter and the Clubman.

Used Mobil 1 previously and found the oil pressure dropped signifiantly after a track cruise ( as we both know I'm a silly old fart who plods) so used the last 20lts in the family run abouts!!!!

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What oil are the turbos (both factory and nonfactory) using?

Postby Novice1 » Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:17 pm

Brisbane Performance shop that just did tune on my turbo mx5 recommended Castrol Edge 0W-40W. I, bought it not thinking to ask the price......$100.

Fully synthetic and twice as dear as the normal castrol edge 15-30w I used to put in my car.
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Postby timk » Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:41 pm

I also use the Castrol Edge 0w40 (supercharged NB) but my oil pressure sender is is need of replacement so I can't vouch for it yet.
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What oil are the turbos (both factory and nonfactory) using?

Postby Sailor » Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:26 am

Novice1 wrote:Brisbane Performance shop that just did tune on my turbo mx5 recommended Castrol Edge 0W-40W. I, bought it not thinking to ask the price......$100.

Fully synthetic and twice as dear as the normal castrol edge 15-30w I used to put in my car.
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Postby ampz » Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:01 pm

Meh i use Magnatec, 10W 40 (or 50) $28 usually...

Always good pressure but after 5000Km it dips below 2 when hot.

Engine still looks good 50 000km later 8)
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Postby MINX » Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:15 pm

Magnatec, as recommended by Mazda.
No reason to think it isnt fine. (after 55,000km)
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Postby SPy vs. SPy » Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:32 pm

Valvoline H20 has been tested and has a rating of 5 spanners for it's ability to make a better cup of tea.

Available from your nearest garden hose for around $20 a litre if the Guv'mnt get's their own way.
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Postby Uncle Arthur » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:58 pm

Went with the GTX3 - have always been a happy Castrol user - remember - oils ain't oils.
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Postby SuperMazdaKart » Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:04 pm

Ah well. You might as well buy GTX3 at SuperCheapAuto. They have a 5.5L exclusive bottle for the same price that all other stores sell the 5L bottle.
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What oil are the turbos (both factory and nonfactory) using?

Postby awill » Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:44 pm

So mazda reccomends magnatec fot the SE's??
I was going to try Motul or Mobil 1 as thats what i always used in my 200sx.
Has anyone else tried these in there SE?
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Postby two40 » Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:38 pm

Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30. Bought some a couple of weeks back and a few days ago a friend gave me some Royal Purple 10W-40. Not sure which I'll use but the car currently has Castrol. Seems to be the popular choice.
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