SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL55 AMG Modified - Oil Recommendation for hard driving
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SL55 AMG Modified - Oil Recommendation for hard driving
Hi all,
Have a SL55 AMG, modified, will be running circa 600hp over the summer.
I know 0w40 Mobil 1 is the stock oil choice but the car gets driven very hard and will be visiting nurburg, santa pod & various circuits. It's only a weekend car but gets driven hard.
I want a slightly higher viscocity at operating temp to protect the engine due to driving style so was considering a 0w50 or 5w50, Mobil 1 make a 0w50 but it's hard to get here. I can get 5w50 Valvoline VR1 Fully Syn off the shelf for around £80.00 a gallon.
Just wanted to see if anyone is running higher viscoity oils than stock in there 55 AMG.
Let me know your thoughts, the Valvoline VR1 is run in quite a few top end cars like M5/M6 etc.
Cheers all,
Toby
Have a SL55 AMG, modified, will be running circa 600hp over the summer.
I know 0w40 Mobil 1 is the stock oil choice but the car gets driven very hard and will be visiting nurburg, santa pod & various circuits. It's only a weekend car but gets driven hard.
I want a slightly higher viscocity at operating temp to protect the engine due to driving style so was considering a 0w50 or 5w50, Mobil 1 make a 0w50 but it's hard to get here. I can get 5w50 Valvoline VR1 Fully Syn off the shelf for around £80.00 a gallon.
Just wanted to see if anyone is running higher viscoity oils than stock in there 55 AMG.
Let me know your thoughts, the Valvoline VR1 is run in quite a few top end cars like M5/M6 etc.
Cheers all,
Toby
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Mine has had some track time. I live in AZ, where temps can be 40C. I use 0-40 Mobil 1 and the car has been flawless.
You may want to look in the back of the owners/service manuals. There is a list of approved oils, as well as the operating temperatures they are recommended for. You know how and under what conditions you drive.
You may want to look in the back of the owners/service manuals. There is a list of approved oils, as well as the operating temperatures they are recommended for. You know how and under what conditions you drive.
