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Re: Mobil 1 or alternative?
Posted by TMB [Email] (more from TMB) on Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:33:09
In Reply to: Mobil 1 or alternative?, R. Frist, Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:23:15
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http://saabspokane.com/Jan_2001.htm has some interesting observations on oil usage - including a blend in winter.
I recently replaced oil in my 95 with M1 0W40. The previous owners have been running conventional. So far all is well. Next change I am going to try the blend. Michigan this year has been cold!
"Synthetic Oils work well in winter.
For the longest engine life, always use the highest grade of oil that will work for the temperature range of the season.
Too low of viscosity improves starting, but does not cushion engine bearings adequately. Older engines with ‘worn in tolerances’ will not build an adequate hydrodynamic wedge above the bearings with lighter oils, and they will eventually be flattened, producing a noticeable bearing rattle. This will shorten engine life by upwards of 75,000 miles.
Too high of viscosity, however, especially with mineral oils, (using a 20/50 in winter, for example) may affect starting and delays startup lubrication.
We do not recommend any 5W30 or lighter Multi-grades in our Winter Climate.
For summer, use 15W Multi- (15/40-15/50 etc).
Unfortunately, most new manufacturers are recommending and using the 5W multi-grades. We strongly urge you to use no lighter than 10/30 oil in wintertime, and avoid 10-40’s. Because of the superior Flow Characteristics of the Mobil 1 Synthetic Oils, we are finding excellent results with a 50% blend of 10/30, and 15/50 Mobil 1 Synthetic Motor Oil. For summer, use 15/50 Synthetic. Change synthetic oil every 5000 miles; change mineral oil every 3000 miles."
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Posts in this Thread:
- Mobil 1 or alternative?, R. Frist, Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:23:15
- Castrol Edge Sport 0W-40, AdamB , Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:40:58
- Now let's recommend oil filter options..., MI-Roger , Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:06:22
- Re: Mobil 1 or alternative?, Rick Siedman, Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:42:52
- Redline 5W40 is the way to go..., BigThistle, Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:55:11
- Redline 5w40, BrianG, Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:15:10
- Re: Mobil 1 or alternative?, TMB, Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:33:09 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Mobil 1 or alternative?, Stephen Goldberger, Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:20:43
- Variety of oils used..., MI-Roger , Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:23:14
- Re: Mobil 1 or alternative?, bill h., Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:48:53
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