So I'm currently running 10w30 dominator amsoil in my built motor. Cold weather is coming around the corner and I'm worried that 10w30 is going to be to thick. The dominator oil comes in a 5w20 as well and was thinking about running it. Right now I'm on a built motor n/a and running e85 and see's 8k rpms on the regular. Should I run a 5w20 or still with a 30 weight? It can get down to 17 degrees or so in the winter here in Kansas.
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This is what UnleashedBeast sent me when we were PM'ing discussing oil. Hope it helps, if not, i'm sure others will chime in.
This recommendation list will cover all seasons for your car, from the harshest winter days, to the hottest summer days. The best part is, the oil only has to be changed once a year, or 15,000 miles, whichever occur first. *RD30 must be changed every 6 months or 5,000 miles*
8 quart fill – GT
8.5 quart fill – Boss 302 and Track Pack GT
Amsoil ALM 5W-20 – If your car is 100% stock, never raced, driven like a grandma, or short trip driven, no matter the climate….use this.
Amsoil AZO 0W-30 - If your car is driven year round up north in very cold temperatures with bolt on mods, raced during the summer, and you want one oil for year round use....use this.
Amsoil ATM 10W-30 - If your car is moderate to heavily modded, used in hotter climate states, or never driven during winter months in northern states...use this. *If you always short trip the car, use Amsoil AZO or ALM instead (never get the oil up to full temperature)*
Amsoil AMO 10W-40 - If you have a Boss 302 or Track Pack GT, and you road race your car....use this.
*Boss 302 and Track Pack GT owners - If you do not road race your car, use Amsoil ATM 10W-30. 5W-50 spec for this engine is overkill and results in excessive oil pressure.*
Amsoil RD30 10W-30 - If your car is modded to the max and producing HP beyond 600 rwhp, especially E85 fuel engines...use this.
Amsoil EaO17 - This oil filter outperforms any filter on the market.
Amsoil Synchromesh - requires 3 quarts. Use this if you road race your car, or you are experiencing grinding.
If you have the Auto 6 speed, this stuff will survive the worst torture.
Amsoil LV Synthetic ATF - 12 quart total fill
and for the rear differential
Amsoil 75W-140 - requires 3 quarts
Don't forget the friction modifier
Amsoil Slip Lock - use all four ounces
*Boss 302 and Track Pack GT owners. If you have the Torsen differential in your car, do not use friction modifier.*
This recommendation list will cover all seasons for your car, from the harshest winter days, to the hottest summer days. The best part is, the oil only has to be changed once a year, or 15,000 miles, whichever occur first. *RD30 must be changed every 6 months or 5,000 miles*
8 quart fill – GT
8.5 quart fill – Boss 302 and Track Pack GT
Amsoil ALM 5W-20 – If your car is 100% stock, never raced, driven like a grandma, or short trip driven, no matter the climate….use this.
Amsoil AZO 0W-30 - If your car is driven year round up north in very cold temperatures with bolt on mods, raced during the summer, and you want one oil for year round use....use this.
Amsoil ATM 10W-30 - If your car is moderate to heavily modded, used in hotter climate states, or never driven during winter months in northern states...use this. *If you always short trip the car, use Amsoil AZO or ALM instead (never get the oil up to full temperature)*
Amsoil AMO 10W-40 - If you have a Boss 302 or Track Pack GT, and you road race your car....use this.
*Boss 302 and Track Pack GT owners - If you do not road race your car, use Amsoil ATM 10W-30. 5W-50 spec for this engine is overkill and results in excessive oil pressure.*
Amsoil RD30 10W-30 - If your car is modded to the max and producing HP beyond 600 rwhp, especially E85 fuel engines...use this.
Amsoil EaO17 - This oil filter outperforms any filter on the market.
Amsoil Synchromesh - requires 3 quarts. Use this if you road race your car, or you are experiencing grinding.
If you have the Auto 6 speed, this stuff will survive the worst torture.
Amsoil LV Synthetic ATF - 12 quart total fill
and for the rear differential
Amsoil 75W-140 - requires 3 quarts
Don't forget the friction modifier
Amsoil Slip Lock - use all four ounces
*Boss 302 and Track Pack GT owners. If you have the Torsen differential in your car, do not use friction modifier.*
Ya that's what I've been going by and picked the dominator oil because of e85 but its either 5w20 or 10w30 :/
Either 10w30 or 5w30 will be fine.
Also does anyone know how much coolant the 11-14's take. I'm going to switch over to evans at some point....not sure how much to get.
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