Recommended Oil Types
11-10-2009, 05:48 PM
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Recommended Oil Types
Ron, I received my new 160 today and it is a beautifully designed and assembled engine!
In reading the manual it recommends 3 different turbine oils. I have read several posts here on RCU that some are using Castrol TT oil.
What other oils are recommended if any other than the three listed in the manual?
Jeff
In reading the manual it recommends 3 different turbine oils. I have read several posts here on RCU that some are using Castrol TT oil.
What other oils are recommended if any other than the three listed in the manual?
Jeff
11-11-2009, 07:32 AM
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RE: Recommended Oil Types
Jeff,
Great question for this forum!!
Personally, I have switched to Mobile DTE Lite. From what I have read and heard, it is much less harmful to the body. The motors I have run using this oil have remained smooth, with no deviation in performance or temps. And the price is much less than the 2380.
For warranty reasons.... I'll let Sara chime in here as to Wrens' position on oil selections.
Great question for this forum!!
Personally, I have switched to Mobile DTE Lite. From what I have read and heard, it is much less harmful to the body. The motors I have run using this oil have remained smooth, with no deviation in performance or temps. And the price is much less than the 2380.
For warranty reasons.... I'll let Sara chime in here as to Wrens' position on oil selections.
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RE: Recommended Oil Types
Ron's got it right - we are happy with any turbine oil, or Mobil DTE light, or if those are unobtainable you can use high-quality two-stroke motorbike oil.
Whilst I'm on the subject, can I also confirm that it's fine to use out-of-date turbine oil. It does have a fairly short shelf-life and the out-of-date stuff can often be obtained from people in the aero industry at a very good price. For full-size aviation it is necessary to observe the sell-by dates because no risks must ever be taken when planes are full of people. We have no such conditions, the oil is used in a different way anyway (total loss rather than recirculated) and so if you can get hold of out-of-date stuff, it's fine.
Sara Parish
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Whilst I'm on the subject, can I also confirm that it's fine to use out-of-date turbine oil. It does have a fairly short shelf-life and the out-of-date stuff can often be obtained from people in the aero industry at a very good price. For full-size aviation it is necessary to observe the sell-by dates because no risks must ever be taken when planes are full of people. We have no such conditions, the oil is used in a different way anyway (total loss rather than recirculated) and so if you can get hold of out-of-date stuff, it's fine.
Sara Parish
Wren Turbines
11-11-2009, 07:49 PM
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RE: Recommended Oil Types
I have been using Mobil DTE light in my (2) Wren 160's since new earlier this year, as well as in my (2) SS's. Actually, I run DTE in all my turbines including Rhino, Titan, and AMT NL Pegasus. Most all have at least 15-20 hours on them and no problems. I did pop the outer can off one of my Wren 160's when I changed the tailcone to the newer version. The combustors look like new. Bearings seem smooth as new.
I run them all at 5%1 qt to 5 gallons, just like I did with Aeroshell.*
I run them all at 5%1 qt to 5 gallons, just like I did with Aeroshell.*
