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Jun 30, 2016 | 07:57 PM

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Dross99_si

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Originally Posted by letsgetthisdone

Because diesel engine oil isn't designed for high rpm gasoline engines. If I wanted to be a cheapass, I wouldn't be driving a maintenance intensive turbo car like the Evo.

I don't recall anybody on the forums having a problem from running T6. Many people do and have Blackstone analysis that shows nothing about it being bad for our engines. Not that I've ever seen anyway.
Just saying..

Jul 1, 2016 | 06:50 AM

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hoobastnk90

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Yea I also use Rotella T6 and tracked my evo few times with it in there and never had any problems. Especially with all the other positive reviews out there I would say its the best underated oil for our cars. Just because the oil you buy is expensive doesn't mean its the best.

Jul 1, 2016 | 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalEvo_Beaner

Wow didn't notice on the replies I got, but I called AMSOIL and they said dominator works perfect for me. Since there aren't period intervals on the dominator he said I will physically have to be checking my oil. They said usually dominator can last in between 1000-2000 miles depending on my style of driving, can possibly last more. They said best way to know when to do my intervals while using dominator is to do an oil analysis for 3 months.

I get dominator shipped to my house for $60. For me it's not expensive especially since I want the best for my car.

I still wouldn't use dominator. It doesn't have the corrosion inhibitors and detergents you want in an oil for a street car. Zrod is still the better choice, similar protection from abuse as dominator, but it has the detergents and corrosion protection as well.

Jul 1, 2016 | 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dross99_si

Diesel oils don't have the proper anti-foaming agents for high rpm engines. You may not see immediate repercussions from this, but long term it is not good for the engine. There are inexpensive and properly formulated oils out there. Why you would use something outside of its intended application is beyond me.

Jul 1, 2016 | 10:40 AM

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hoobastnk90

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Meh ive never heard of anyone blaming the T6 for a failure but to each there own.

Jul 7, 2016 | 12:16 PM

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Because diesel engine oil isn't designed for high rpm gasoline engines. If I wanted to be a cheapass, I wouldn't be driving a maintenance intensive turbo car like the Evo.

T6 actually carries an API Sl/SM certification for use in gasoline autos. It's primarily marketed as a diesel/fleet vehicle oil but is perfectly acceptable for use in our cars. It is a relatively "thick" oil with it's hths rating of 4-4.1, has a robust detergent pack, high tbn (around 10) and is still quite strong with zddp and p levels (11-1200 respectively). There are plenty of solid uoa results to suggest this oil is working great in our turbocharged cars. I saw a uoa on a '99 740i BMW with a 12,500 change interval and it looked great!

Jul 7, 2016 | 03:04 PM

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I wouldn't recommend using a diesel oil in a gasoline car application where it doesn't carry an API SM certification like Mitsubishi calls for in our cars.

Jul 7, 2016 | 07:42 PM

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Dross99_si

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There's another forum I am a member of and respectable builders, tuners and track junkies with real world experience have nothing but good things to say about T6.
Past and present members of THIS forum who's names we all know.
I use it and it's been working great for me.