Oil for track days

[MagicJMC]

Folks,
What are your thoughts on changing the oil for track days to 5W50?
Thanks.

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[DarkHorsePremium]

Folks,
What are your thoughts on changing the oil for track days to 5W50?
Thanks.

For a track day I think it's a great idea, but I would swap back to 5w30 for daily driving.

 

[Junkyard Dog]

Eh, I just run the 5W-30.

If your engine oil is getting too hot, though, the 5W-50 can trick the computer into thinking the oil is cooler than it is, so you can push a little longer and hotter without the car going into limp mode.

I have not driven fast enough on track to cause that issue, though.

 

[MagicJMC]

Much appreciated, thanks.

 

[MagicJMC]

For a track day I think it's a great idea, but I would swap back to 5w30 for daily driving.

Thanks, that's helpful.

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