Turbo cooked Oil?

[LongBaz463BHP]

After a great weekend at Shakey, it appears I have cooked my oil after 4 runs on the strip. Checked the level before leaving and it was clear on the dipstick having only done about 150 miles since the oil change, Valvoline 20/50. However changing the oil last night it was as black as your hat. I suppose the increased heat generated by the turbo has cooked it.
I have had a suggestion on what to use but I throw it out to you chaps to offer advice and any suggestions.
Thanks
Barrie

[LongBaz463BHP]

Thanks for the replies so for. What oil do you use Pupp.

[LongBaz463BHP]

Thanks Pupp that is the second vote for VR1 5/50. Will get some this weekend, as only bought some cheap stuff as a flush through.
Cheers
Barrie

[LongBaz463BHP]

Pupp said:

Valvoline VR1 5w50 fully synthetic
Eurocarparts often seem to have an offer on it

Just ordered some from Ebay £39.54 for 5ltr with free p&p.

The blow-by theory seems to make sense, does that mean new rings.

[LongBaz463BHP]

phazed said:

Damm these turbo negatives!

I know where you are coming from Peter. What you have to take in to consideration is that I have stuck a turbo on to a standard engine that has never been taken. I anticipated that thing might happen, to that end I was prepared for a refresh at some point. As Mack has said the results are worth every penny. I am more than happy from the results and if all it needs is a freshen up, happy days. I was thinking of having to buy a new short engine at some point.....Cos 5ltr engines always break their cranks, don't they ;-)