track day oil

[KB Viper]

I"m headed to auto club speedway in 2 weeks and i wanted to ask what oil members are running at the track. it will be a 4x25min type day.

[Steve-Indy]

Mobil 1 15W-50 should work quite well.

[Nambo]

Same here, Mobil 1 15W-50

[venomous08]

15w-50

[mjorgensen]

There you have it :-)

[witz323]

Amsoil DOMINATOR 15w50

[XSnake]

Mobil 15w-50

[J TNT]

1 more option
http://www.mobil1.com.au/products/product_5w50.aspx

[LmeaViper]

15W 50 - that weight for temp and shear? Assuming you can't get that in a lower weight?

[VENOM V]

1 more option
http://www.mobil1.com.au/products/product_5w50.aspx

Cool, didn't know Mobil1 came in 5W-50. I've been using 15W-50, but I may try 5W-50 next time.

Full synthetic is clearly a must.

I do prefer Amsoil, but Mobil1 also works. The good news about our cars is that they do an excellent job cooling the oil, unlike pretty much anything GM makes. Camaros and C7 Vettes run dangerously hot oil.

[TrackAire]

I've been using Motul 15w-50 300V Competition. Can't promise that it is any better than Mobil One or any other brand, but the car does seem to run very smooth with it.

[serpent]

Amsoil DOMINATOR 15w50

I use amsoil for my 5.0. I wish there was a knowledgeable oil person that uses amsoil and runs it on his viper, or vipers.

[VENOM V]

I've run Amsoil in my track car for years, it's great stuff. Again, I've also run Mobil 1. As long as you are using a quality synthetic oil at a good viscosity (5W-50 to 15W-50) I don't think you need to be concerned beyond that.

[J TNT]

I've used Amsoil for over 20 years , but have been told by a very good source it's Not the preferred oil ! And Highly recommended Pennzoil or Mobil 1 due to there manufacturer interaction ! Mobil 1 5w50 I believe was developed for engines spinning to 8500 rpm . fwiw

Cool, didn't know Mobil1 came in 5W-50. I've been using 15W-50, but I may try 5W-50 next time.

Full synthetic is clearly a must.

I do prefer Amsoil, but Mobil1 also works. The good news about our cars is that they do an excellent job cooling the oil, unlike pretty much anything GM makes. Camaros and C7 Vettes run dangerously hot oil.

[VENOM V]

I've used Amsoil for over 20 years , but have been told by a very good source it's Not the preferred oil ! And Highly recommended Pennzoil or Mobil 1 due to there manufacturer interaction ! Mobil 1 5w50 I believe was developed for engines spinning to 8500 rpm . fwiw

Funny thing is, very good sources have given me completely opposite advice on two things: brake pads and oil. They're a little like religion, haha. Now I just make sure that I have a quality synthetic between 5W-50 and 15W-50 and don't worry beyond that.

[allans]

Castrol R

[J TNT]

Good point !
My source works at Arrow , I think you know him !.........lol !

Funny thing is, very good sources have given me completely opposite advice on two things: brake pads and oil. They're a little like religion, haha. Now I just make sure that I have a quality synthetic between 5W-50 and 15W-50 and don't worry beyond that.

[SilveRT8]

I change my oil after 2 track days of 5 x 20 min. each, but I went with the standard recommended Mobil 0-40W. Should I be concerned or better to go with 5-50 or 15-50 before the next one.?
Note: I'm not hard on the car and only push it to about 8/10th of it's capabilities.

[catwood]

What event?

[XSnake]

I change my oil after 2 track days of 5 x 20 min. each, but I went with the standard recommended Mobil 0-40W. Should I be concerned or better to go with 5-50 or 15-50 before the next one.?
Note: I'm not hard on the car and only push it to about 8/10th of it's capabilities.

If you are tracking you need to be using the thicker oil. I change my oil every event and still use the thicker stuff. Cheap insurance.

[SilveRT8]

If you are tracking you need to be using the thicker oil. I change my oil every event and still use the thicker stuff. Cheap insurance.

Thanks, I'll switch to the thicker oil. Got 2 more track days ahead, one at Calabogie Ontario and one at Mont-Tremblant Quebec

[SADVIPER]

If you are tracking you need to be using the thicker oil. I change my oil every event and still use the thicker stuff. Cheap insurance.

Is it thicker than Mopar's fully synthetic which is recommended in the Viper manual? I tracked with it one time still looks good!

[RedTanRT/10]

What event?

Speed Ventures Surprisingly the temp is only foretasted for a high of 90 this weekend

[catwood]

Sounds fun. I'd head up but committed to another deal this weekend and the next two. You going to Saxtons in October. I just got the flier. I'm probably gonna go.

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

Hint: If you choose the 15-50 and use it for street use, you should BE CERTAIN to warm-up your engine 2-5 minutes before driving off. Even in warm weather. Cold weather demands the longer 5-minute warmup. And before you go blasting WOT to impress the neighbors, be sure you have some temp indicated in the oil. (G3-4-5 show oil temp)

Even though it displays HIGH oil Pressure past the sensor, its not going to do its best job til it has some temp built up and circulated well.

If you choose 0-40 or 5-50 oils, you should still warm it a minute, and save WOT til you know the engine's blood is warmed a bit.