Video: Do you really need to run European-spec oil in your European car?

By Chris Tropea
Jun 15, 2024 | Oil

https://www.youtube.com/embed/t0wpDYr-MaQ

Sure, your European car asks for special oil, but is it really necessary? Can’t you just run any oil so long as it meets the weight requirement?

[Ask an oil expert part 1: All about Oil for street and autocross use]

We asked Michael Trueba from MPT Industries to find out. As a bonus, he even gives us some tips about oils for track uses, too.

Presented by CRC Industries.

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IamFODI New Reader
9/15/23 7:03 a.m.

I have questions:

1. Is MPT still the Official Oil of Internet Wisdom? Literally 100% Group IV and V base stocks, plus massive slugs of every old-school additive (ZDDP, moly, calcium, etc.)?

2. What major race teams or engine builders use MPT's stuff?

Dootz Reader
4/1/24 6:27 a.m.

IamFODI said:
I have questions:

1. Is MPT still the Official Oil of Internet Wisdom? Literally 100% Group IV and V base stocks, plus massive slugs of every old-school additive (ZDDP, moly, calcium, etc.)?

2. What major race teams or engine builders use MPT's stuff?

Going to BITOG, HPL is king

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