Nice write-up.

Mobil 1 0-40 is actually a very good oil for the VHR-TT. I believe that is what GTM put back into the motor when you got your car back.

I've had M1 0-40 in mine since the day I had the TT installed (but I have an HR and live in a warmer climate?). I also have Blackstone Labs do a UOA on EVERY oil change with no issues. Over 30K boosted miles so far and my next oil change will be at 8K miles.

As for how i did the change, I also used ramps along with 2x4's to get the clearance I needed.

 

Thank you. The hardest part of the whole thing was actually getting the car off the ground. After that it was easy. im sure using the ramps and 2x4 3x4 will make the next time I change it much much easier

 

Thanks OP! Keep us updated with all your maintenance like this!

 

I plan to keep everyone updated on everything that happenes to the car. You guys are crazy for more information so thats what ill try to do for ya guys

 

If you have that kind of residue on a magnetic plug, then your oil filter is not doing its job. Particles that big will damage the engine.

UOA will show if the oil is shearing/breaking down.

 

Really and for true?

A lot of those particles usually settle at the bottom of the oil pan and don't circulate. The magnetic plug just tries to pull some of it towards itself to help keep it clean.

I've changed and seen changed a LOT of oil. I've never seen a clean magnetic plug. You have residue from break in that sits on the bottom of your oil pan for years. About the only way to completely get rid of it would be to drop your oil pan and clean it out.

 

It is actually likely to end up on the plug, as the oil flow path is from the engine->pan->Strainer->Pump->filter->engine. For simplicity, I left out the parts of the engine. If the particles are too big to be carried in suspension, they probably won't hit the filter.

If you want the full details, they can be found on page LU-3 in the FSM. Index of /FSM/G37

 

yeah i would just keep an eye on the mobil 1 and see how well it holds up. Definitely keep us updated too. I can't believe how dark your old oil was.....wow! How many miles were put on since the last change?

 

How do you think things will go in the hotter months with oil temps?

 

Should be fine. I've driven through many Southern California summers.

 

ATM it has been way to cold and snowy for me to even think about driving my car. However when it starts getting hotter outside Ill take pictures of my gauges to show how hot my motor is getting and all the other good jazz. Have not driven the car since the oil change.

 

I want to compare oil temps Dave when its summer time. I would like to see the difference with and without the oil cooler.

 

Do you start it and let it warm up at least to keep the oil moving and the parts somewhat lubed or is this an old car routine? I know that it is an issue with our 66 Jaguar. It sits most of the time, so we do this periodically to keep some oil coating in the heads and stuff...

 

Absolutly. To be honest every time I start the car I do a walk around and look under the car to make sure everything looks ok. I am such a freak when it comes to my car.

 

how much did you spend on TT on G?