Your Questions, Answered
Always consult your owner’s manual for the recommended grade and viscosity of oil to use in any engine. Thinner oils are necessary in chilly places where it is rarely cold, as well as viscosities of 5w40, 5w50, or 20w50 to be more suited to their application and climate.
Aside from Genuine MFG oil filters, the only aftermarket filters we use and recommend are Napa Gold filters. Napa Gold filters are manufactured by Wix, which is currently owned by Mann+Hummel and is an OEM for Porsche and a number of other German automakers.
The formulation is more important whether you use a non-, partial-, or fully synthetic motor oil.
We definitely recommend utilizing complete synthetics even if the engine eventually leaks a little since I’d rather have the added protection. In terms of shear stability, oxidation and acid control, and high-temperature protection in an emergency, Evolve Renewable Engine Oils are truly high performance outperforming conventional or synthetic motor oils that are permitted for use in modern engines designed for an API SN or Energy Conserving motor oil.
What makes current motor oils unsuitable for ancient or charcoal-burning engines?
Porsche currently recommends oil changes every 10,000 miles or one year on their most recent water-cooled engines (they previously recommended up to two years or 24,000 miles), as do the rest of German automakers. API rules and regulations created by automakers (among other standard organizations) control the composition of current motor oils. Sludge generation is a prevalent problem. Most require a very high TBN, or total base number, for long drain intervals, among other wear considerations.
Another issue to consider is that most modern lubricants are designed to enhance the life of emissions control equipment. Mobil 1 ESP 5-30 is one such product, designed to meet the criteria of European automakers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen. The selection of oil for your older engine has become even more difficult and risky, as petroleum based modern oils are in some respects inferior to the oils that were previously available.
Last but not least, fuel efficiency is the primary motivator for the development of new API standards for motor oils. CAFE, or corporate average fuel economy, will be expected to reach 60 miles per gallon by 2025. This rule will push for thinner oils and the addition of more friction modifiers, both of which trade off fuel efficiency gains for shorter lifespans. Because lesser viscosity petroleum oils consume more oil, more detergents are required to maintain current engine cleanliness standards rather than anti-wear ingredients. Most importantly, because to these limits, contemporary petroleum lubricants cannot be used in older engines, for which they were never designed or tested.
No. Evolve Renewable Engine Oils are completely compatible with other Petroleum lubricants and all platforms. Never use an oil flush product on a dirty or sludge-filled engine. We have seen a number of engine problems after using an engine flush product. When applying additives to repair noisy or stuck lifters or engine flush products, for example, oil channels will get clogged with deposits.
For the majority of street-driven high-performance automobiles, we recommend waiting six months or 9,000 miles between oil changes. Track-focused vehicles should have their oil changed after each event. Cars that use both street and track should use race oil during track events and immediately switch to street oil.
Even completely synthetic street lubricants typically only provide protection up to 240 degrees Fahrenheit. Even if this is your first time driving on a track, you should always use correct race oil anytime you compete in a high-performance driving event. Ecorsa’s base stocks are resistant to thinning at high temperatures, and they have better anti-wear additives, lowered detergency, and anti-foaming additives. This oil is designed to safeguard your engine against track-related stress. Remember that most race oils have a 500-mile lifespan, therefore we recommend changing your oil as soon as possible after a track day so that you can store your race car with new oil. Because authentic race oils lack the corrosion inhibitor, dispersant, and detergent compounds found in street oils, they should not be stored in any engine. Things get a little difficult for street vehicles because you have to switch to a street oil in between races and use the race oil exclusively on the course. Keep in mind that, while engines are expensive, oil is inexpensive! Ecorsa Motorsport Engine Oil is like having a parachute in case you need it
Evolve Engine oils are less likely to cause leaks or exacerbate existing problems. To decrease leakage, most synthetic oils are now created with seal swelling compounds. Furthermore, older engines may require thicker viscosities and use more oil. You will experience less blow by, and evaporation with Evolve Lubricants
After 3 to 5 thousand miles, you can either continue to use traditional oil or switch to Evolve EvoSyn® Renewable full-synthetic oil with the right viscosity for your engine and a protective additive package. Modern petroleum oils should not be used in vintage or high-performance engines. New chemistry and technology has a solution that protects your engine better. The complete synthetic oils that we recommend for use in Porsche engines are Ecorsa Motorsport ® (20w50) for all aircooled engines and EvoSyn® (5w40) for water cooled engines. The above advice is an exception for a race car, which does not have the luxury of breaking in like a street car. When breaking in a race engine on the dyno, keep an eye on oil temperatures, maintain the oil temperature below 220F, and keep an eye on your oil pressure. Before heading to the track, the engine should be completely broken in, at which point you should switch to a race oil because using a break-in oil is not recommended.
You should not use a low-cost non-detergent oil simply because it is low-cost. When breaking in a new engine, never use synthetic oil; instead, use the Evolve Motorsport conventional Break in oils. We package these in 5 gallon pails for engine builders and dealers.
Never use oil additives to enhance ZDDP in your engine oil. Please use the correct oil. Ecorsa Motorsport Engine oils are precisely balanced with the appropriate amount of ZDDP and detergency to protect both performance and antique automobile engines.
In colder climates, a viscosity of 0w or 5w should be used if your vehicle routinely starts below freezing. For example, 0w40 oil is acceptable for cold starts down to -40F (-40C), whereas 5w40 oil is suitable for cold starts down to -13F (-25C). If you drive in the winter, you should stick to the severe service interval recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer, especially if you only travel short distances. We recommend changing the oil in exotic vehicles every three months or 3,000 kilometers. Keep in mind that, while engines are expensive, oil is inexpensive!
Avoid idling your engine for long periods of time in cold weather. This includes starting the car and letting it run for a few minutes to warm up. Rather than letting the engine idle after starting the car, Porsche recommends driving it immediately to warm it up. Porsche recommends maintaining the RPMs and engine load moderate until the engine reaches maximum operating temperature (no wide open throttle acceleration). If your vehicle does not have an oil temperature sensor, be aware that it may take a few minutes longer for the oil to completely warm up in extremely cold temperatures. Please keep in mind that the coolant in a water-cooled vehicle warms up faster than the engine oil.
Avoid starting and idling your engine while it is in storage. It is preferable to leave it idle until you pull the car out of storage, have the opportunity to drive it for an extended period of time, and can get the oil up to operating temperature.
Disclaimer: When in doubt, always refer to the manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations