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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Is mobil one's 15w50 supersyn okay to use if road racing and autocrossing regularly?...I am in southern california so the coldest it gets is 50.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 03:01 AM
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I think the only thing you will be doing is decreasing the performance of the engine (less horsepower). Why would you want to do that if you are racing?
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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use 10w30 unless your car is highly modified.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 05:19 AM
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I tried 15w50 last summer, it was awful and the car felt so sluggish. I changed it out after less than 1000 miles.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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come on, its not like 10w30 is hard to come by....
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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I use it in my turbo rotary because of the ungodly fuel dilution...no need with the S
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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As some of the others have already said, stick with 5W30/10W30. A 50 weight has no benefit and would cause your motor to lug and act sluggish.
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