Oil... Yes, another oil question.
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Car Info: 2004 WRX-JDM EJ207, JDM 6 Speed, Twin Scroll VF37
Oil... Yes, another oil question.
I know the subject of engine oil has been beaten to death! And i've read every sticky and FAQ on multiple forums... and the topic is so broad im kind of looking for a more application specific answer from someone who knows a little about oil. After reading all those threads about oil, littered with acronyms, I need a little help.
I live in NW Montana, Winter can get to as low as -35 F... Summer can get to 100 F... those are extremes, average low temps in winter are like probably in the 20's and low 80's in the summer. I don't have a block heater yet, I'm planning on getting one. I park outside. My car is built. It runs Castrol Edge with STP 5W-40 Syn
I need to know if this oil is good for my engine? Or should I switch?
Sorry for it being so long winded!
TL;DR Is castrol edge with stp 5w40 good for my
application, or should I switch?
-2004 WRB WRX wagon
-JDM STi Version 8 EJ207 AVCS motor swap w/matching ECU
-VF37 twin scroll turbo
-K&N Typhoon short ram intake
-3" Cat-less Downpipe
-3" Invidia Q300 cat-back exhaust
-GrimmSpeed 3 port EBCS
-JDM STi Version 8 6-speed transmission swap w/DCCDPro controller
-Autometer wideband AFR and boost gauges
-STi hood scoop w/JDM Ver. 8 splitter
-HID 8000k headlights
-Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs
-1/2" saggy butt spacers
-Black TSW "Track Star" 17" wheels
-Cross drilled and Slotted brakes F&R
-tuned by EQ Tuning for 91 octane
-270whp and 260ft-lbs of torque at 18 psi on a DynoCom dyno @ .80 correction.
I live in NW Montana, Winter can get to as low as -35 F... Summer can get to 100 F... those are extremes, average low temps in winter are like probably in the 20's and low 80's in the summer. I don't have a block heater yet, I'm planning on getting one. I park outside. My car is built. It runs Castrol Edge with STP 5W-40 Syn
I need to know if this oil is good for my engine? Or should I switch?
Sorry for it being so long winded!
TL;DR Is castrol edge with stp 5w40 good for my
application, or should I switch?
-2004 WRB WRX wagon
-JDM STi Version 8 EJ207 AVCS motor swap w/matching ECU
-VF37 twin scroll turbo
-K&N Typhoon short ram intake
-3" Cat-less Downpipe
-3" Invidia Q300 cat-back exhaust
-GrimmSpeed 3 port EBCS
-JDM STi Version 8 6-speed transmission swap w/DCCDPro controller
-Autometer wideband AFR and boost gauges
-STi hood scoop w/JDM Ver. 8 splitter
-HID 8000k headlights
-Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs
-1/2" saggy butt spacers
-Black TSW "Track Star" 17" wheels
-Cross drilled and Slotted brakes F&R
-tuned by EQ Tuning for 91 octane
-270whp and 260ft-lbs of torque at 18 psi on a DynoCom dyno @ .80 correction.
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