Oil viscosity effect on turbo performance

Kurt Deschler desch at alum.wpi.edu
Wed Apr 28 10:18:21 EDT 2004


I have been running Mobil1 15W50 in my 5ktq (k26) since I got the car. I
have started to wonder if a lower viscosity would help the turbo spool
faster or spin better at high RPMs. I typically run the car above 3k rpms
and often shift near the redline. Has anyone noticed any performance
differences with different viscosities? I see 0W40 on the shelf. Any
recommendations?

	Kurt
	87 5kcstq




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