Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 08:49:04 -0000 From: SkodaPilot <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: Castrol Magnatec/Mobil 1 compatibility?
In article <at6qvk$lbo$1nopsamg2.svr.pol.co.uk>, timhnopsamhries45.freeserve.co.uk says... > In discussion with someone where I work we got on to oil compatibility, and > we were both wondering whether Castrol Magnatec and Mobil 1 can be used > together, both being synthetic. My instinct is not to mix them What says the > NG? > > > As you say, my instinct would be not to mix them, but in an emergency away from any dealer who sells you regular oil, if you discover that you need a top up, rather than risk a long journey, I would say take the risk, then do a flush and change when you get beck if it worries you. I'm no petrochemical expert, and it may do no harm, but with regular oil changes being the order of the day in Saabs, especially turbos, err on the side of caution. -- Carl Robson http://www.bouncing-czechs.com