Date: 25 Jul 2002 15:47:44 GMT From: davehinznopsamcop.net Subject: Re: Should I use synthetic oil?
Someone who looks an awful lot like Henrik B. <saabnopsamlixnet._nospam_dk> wrote: > davehinznopsamcop.net wrote: > :: So, he should switch not knowing what's in there right now? How > :: does this address the issue of seal leakage, specifically? > What seal leakage? I've used Mobil 1 fully synth (0W-40 and 5W-50) on all my > three Saab's - '78 99L with 350.000+ km's, '85 900 T16 with 240.000+ km's > and my current '92 9000 CS 2,3I now at 270.000 km. I've NEVER had any of my > Saab leak oil and I've used fully synth, not knowing what any previous owner > used! Actually the 99 used 15W-40 mineral before I bought it. Well, first of all, you're jumping into a week (weeks?) old thread. I think you'll have to admit that given this engine going almost a half-million miles so far, whatever the previous owners was using was working. > ::: Brand: Mobil 1 Rally Formula. > :: > :: Well, that's one brand, yes. > Yes it is and I've VERY good experiences with this oil. And Saab has > actually used the Mobil 1 0W-40 fully synth on all Saab's leaving the > factory, the last 3-4 years! OK. I'm fine with that. Didn't know Saab was shipping cars with that, do you have a cite for that somewhere? Dave Hinz
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