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RI_RS4 · 04-11-2008, 10:34 AM

This engine appears to beat oil all to hell. As evidenced by some of the camshaft/rocker arm failures. As a result, an oil that flows well and has good wear and high temperature performance over the life of the oil is a must.

I've had experience with oils in the Audi RS4 V8 engine, which has an 8250 rpm redline, and beats oils to death. Based on that experience I worked with a professional independent Tribologist, Terry Dyson, and a high end formulator, Renewable Lubricants, to have a balls to the walls 5W-40 oil formulated. It is now marketed and called:

Renewable Lubricants Bio-Synthetic Super High Performance 5W40 HD

Renewable Lubricants Bio-Synthetic Super High Performance 5W40 HD
Renewable Lubricants
Racing Oils

It is an all out multiviscosity 5W40 street/racing oil that has been proven on the road and on the track. Quite a few Audi enthusiasts have switched to this oil because of it's exceptional high temperature performance and significantly reduced wear. It was specifically designed to reduce camshaft, follower, and cam chain wear, while tolerating the high temperatures of high performance engines.

I've gotten interested in the Elise, because I'm looking at putting together a nice track car for myself. I think that given the issues some of these engines seem to have, that it would make sense to use the best oil possible. I have no interest in this oil, however I did help develop it. All of the Renewable Lubricants oils have exceptional performance and quality.

04-11-2008, 10:34 AM	#59 (permalink)
RI_RS4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	This engine appears to beat oil all to hell. As evidenced by some of the camshaft/rocker arm failures. As a result, an oil that flows well and has good wear and high temperature performance over the life of the oil is a must. I've had experience with oils in the Audi RS4 V8 engine, which has an 8250 rpm redline, and beats oils to death. Based on that experience I worked with a professional independent Tribologist, Terry Dyson, and a high end formulator, Renewable Lubricants, to have a balls to the walls 5W-40 oil formulated. It is now marketed and called: Renewable Lubricants Bio-Synthetic Super High Performance 5W40 HD Renewable Lubricants Bio-Synthetic Super High Performance 5W40 HD Renewable Lubricants Racing Oils It is an all out multiviscosity 5W40 street/racing oil that has been proven on the road and on the track. Quite a few Audi enthusiasts have switched to this oil because of it's exceptional high temperature performance and significantly reduced wear. It was specifically designed to reduce camshaft, follower, and cam chain wear, while tolerating the high temperatures of high performance engines. I've gotten interested in the Elise, because I'm looking at putting together a nice track car for myself. I think that given the issues some of these engines seem to have, that it would make sense to use the best oil possible. I have no interest in this oil, however I did help develop it. All of the Renewable Lubricants oils have exceptional performance and quality.