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      03-28-2019, 08:29 AM   #36
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Originally Posted by Z K View Post
I think Redline 5w50 should be fine. Redline tends to be a thicker oil than the rating. The Redline 10w60 is way too thick. I ran it once and it was like a gel at room temperature. I drained it after a few thousand miles and went back to OEM 10w60.
Try 7:2 mix of 10w60 and 0w40 next time. Mine burned very little oil after 3 track days, runs like a champ.

Currently using Castrol 10w60 only because I am a bit concerned about oxidation of ester oils for I don't drive that often nowadays.
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