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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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Question Best type of Engine Oil to use?

For a 1987 Turbo II, with a TD06-25G turbo..

I've heard Royal Purple, any other suggestions?

Thanks!
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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i have heard very mixed reviews on royal purple.
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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idemitsu, or castrol GTX
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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I run Castrol GTX 20w50 in the summer and 10w30 in the winter
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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Idemitsu is another rotary-safe synthetic. Castrol GTX is natural and cheap. can get it anywhere. I use the GTX at the moment.
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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PLEASE DELTE THIS THIS THREAD WHOSE TOPIC IS A DAILY OCCURENCE.

Your best best is what is cheapest. Walmart Supertech 10w-40 should work fine for 2,000 mile intervals.
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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clean oil
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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holy **** now i know why people get mad when noobs dont use the search
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Originally Posted by CompuBob
I run Castrol GTX 20w50 in the summer and 10w30 in the winter
Same for me
Old Sep 26, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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