What weight and brand are you guys using? The factory recommended 5w20 scares me a little in a race engine.
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oil of choice for SM5
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Tyler Raatz
, 05-13-2014 06:13 PM
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Posted 05-13-2014 06:13 PM
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Posted 05-21-2014 02:36 PM
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I run a 1.6 (Stewart motor) and use Red Line 20 weight racing oil. It's a bit pricey at $14 / quart, but it seems to do well by my motor.
Rick
2009, 2010 & 2011 SCCA Great Lakes Div. Reg. SM Champ
2006, 2009, 2010 & 2011 Cincy SCCA Reg. Driver of the year
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Posted 05-21-2014 04:21 PM
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5w20
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