Wrong oil used
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Intermediate
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From: Chesterfield Va
Wrong oil used
I have only used Mobil One non-Synthetic but on the last oil change the dealer used Synthetic Mobil One. The car is an 87 only 43k miles. The car has driven less than 5 miles since the oil change.
What are my options?
Thanks
What are my options?
Thanks
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Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Chesterfield Va
Re: Wrong oil used (Rob90)
I have read other postings and it sounds like if you want to change you need to do it when the milage is low otherwise you will have issues with leaking.
If it does leak what next.
If it does leak what next.
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From: Memphis, Tn
Re: Wrong oil used (Redding)
I have only used Mobil One non-Synthetic but on the last oil change the dealer used Synthetic Mobil One.
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Re: Wrong oil used (Redding)
I have read other postings and it sounds like if you want to change you need to do it when the milage is low otherwise you will have issues with leaking.
If it does leak what next.
If it does leak what next.
And your engine will love it, mine seems to get to the power band quicker :D
Drifting
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From: Norcross GA
Re: Wrong oil used (Redding)
Leaking w/ Mobile 1, is an old problem. The early Mobile 1 formulations had this symptom. I have not heard of this for many years now.
Bottom line, I don't think you have much to worry about. You should be able to run longer between oil changes, with the One.
Bottom line, I don't think you have much to worry about. You should be able to run longer between oil changes, with the One.
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From: Kyle TX (Because Mojo Made me fill it in)
Re: Wrong oil used (Redding)
I started using Mobil1 at 84k. Doesnt leak a drop. My morning smoking (valve seal problem) has also stopped since the change to M1. Not sure of the 2 are related, but Im glad it stopped. Keep it in there.
