# Great read on proper oil selection for turbochargers..

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [June 26, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/great-read-on-proper-oil-selection-for-turbochargers/259106 "2011-06-26T01:04:57Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 27, 2011, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/great-read-on-proper-oil-selection-for-turbochargers/259106/28 "2011-06-27T11:31:24Z")

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> [@Trader feedback: 3sny.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trader-feedback-3sny/43396/91):
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> Can I get the VR1 locally in 10w30??
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> Also, I’m running this shit in tinyturbz:
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> and will be particularly concerned about thrust bearing failure in the future. Does this oil have the correct additives to help prevent such failure or is there a better diesel oil i should be running?
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> EDIT: I’ve been thinking about swapping to the Rotella T6 5w30 synthetic???

Yes, Advance Auto (and most other popular parts stores) have VR1 on the shelf. Like TDI said, thrust bearing failure due to low anti-wear additives is not a global concern with turbochargers, but there is no reason not to run the better stuff (esp given the fact that VR1 is 4.50 a quart). None of the Rotellas are ILSAC GF-4 approved, so they should have the higher levels of ZDDP etc. However, I have not seen a VOA (Virgin Oil Analysis) on Rotella in awhile, so I cannot verify this.

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