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Penrite oil info
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:38 pm
by panda
Found this interesting info on the Penrite web-site. Lists all the recommended oils for many cars, including Starion 2.0 & 2.6.
http://www.penriteoil.com.au/oil_selector.php
Click on 'Cars & 4WD', then 'Mitsubishi' (not AUS)
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:06 pm
by enthuzed
The 2.6 takes the same oil, but 200ml more.
Think of the extra weight...
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:25 pm
by rodhamp
I use Penrite HPR10 in mine, is good :beer
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:43 am
by greenstaz82
ive heard that hpr15 is good for lowing oil temp , i might try this in the new engine when its finished .
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:01 am
by enthuzed
A slight sidetrack...
Who uses good quality full synthetic oil on their freshly built engine only to throw it away after 1000 kms?
I wouldn't, I'd use a middle of the road mineral based oil (e.g. Castrol 20w50 to suit SOHC) for the running in, then use better stuff. I won't use the cheapo bottom shelf shit, as the first 1000 kays is important to have a decent quality oil IMHO.
What about a semi-synthetic for the run-in? I still see that as throwing money away...
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:52 am
by OLD FART
Synthetic or semi syn NOT reccomended for running in.I used Penrite running in oil . then changed to synthetic
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:00 pm
by thrash
hmm, do people prefer penrite over other brands like castrol or mobil? If so, what's the reason for it?
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:10 pm
by enthuzed
OLD FART wrote:Synthetic or semi syn NOT reccomended for running in.I used Penrite running in oil . then changed to synthetic
I would never use semi-synthetic for a run-in. Tell me more about the Penrite run-in oil OF...
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:56 pm
by OLD FART
enthuzed wrote:OLD FART wrote:Synthetic or semi syn NOT reccomended for running in.I used Penrite running in oil . then changed to synthetic
I would never use semi-synthetic for a run-in. Tell me more about the Penrite run-in oil OF...
Spoke to Penrite tec boffin and that's what he reccomended .You can buy it off the shelf or Google penrite 4 more info :)
PS I ran it in as per MOTORMANS method
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:58 pm
by enthuzed
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 6:27 pm
by OLD FART
here you go for all the info www.mototuneusa,com
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:03 pm
by enthuzed
Cool, except the link doesnt work...
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:10 pm
by TOMSUN
I run Penrite HPR10.
It was recommended to me by the Cam supplier (Camtech) he said the Penrite range of oils have a high amount of zinc that is benificial for the SOHC Flat Tappet Cams.
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:30 pm
by OLD FART
enthuzed wrote:Cool, except the link doesnt work...
When I google it, it works 4 me :)
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:36 pm
by fugazi
