mobil 1
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From: Billings MT
There as a topic on this before saying the EPA has forced the oil manufactures to cut down on the zinc levels. Mobile 1 has a chart that shows the different zinc levels in its many products. I saw that their 0-40 mobile has more zinc. I tried in my 99 GMC pickup and it has quieted the value train knocking down. I was thinking about using it for my 2000 vert. The 0-40 mobile 1 is designed for European cars and does not have the GM blessing or recommendation. I don't know why.
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From: oregon
if there was one oil i would suggest someone not use it would be royal purple, especially in older cars. it's a PAO base which by nature shrinks seals. it's also the same price as redline which is a better oil in every angle and an ester base which actually has a minor swelling effect on seals
mobil1 high mileage is probably the best low cost oil. it's the same price as regular mobil1 with a higher % of zinc and phosphorus which are the main anti wear additives
mobil1 high mileage is probably the best low cost oil. it's the same price as regular mobil1 with a higher % of zinc and phosphorus which are the main anti wear additives
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From: oregon
if there was one oil i would suggest someone not use it would be royal purple, especially in older cars. it's a PAO base which by nature shrinks seals. it's also the same price as redline which is a better oil in every angle and an ester base which actually has a minor swelling effect on seals
mobil1 high mileage is probably the best low cost oil. it's the same price as regular mobil1 with a higher % of zinc and phosphorus which are the main anti wear additives
api SM and SN are the epa oils and apply to 30 weight with the additive limits
m1 high mile is api SL which does not fall under the EPA neutering
mobil1 high mileage is probably the best low cost oil. it's the same price as regular mobil1 with a higher % of zinc and phosphorus which are the main anti wear additives
api SM and SN are the epa oils and apply to 30 weight with the additive limits
m1 high mile is api SL which does not fall under the EPA neutering
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Mr.Bill
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From: Rockledge FL
as long as it is DEXOS approved any oil will do. There is nothing in the owners manual about any specific brand but considering how cheap the mobil 1 is it wont hurt anything to keep using it. I would bet a months pay that 90% of all oil changes on this site are too early anyway.
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From: oregon
any oil leaks yet?
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From: Harrisburg Pa.
Pennzoil Platinum and Castrol Edge are held in pretty high regard by oil people. Actually more so than Mobil 1. The problem with Mobil 1 is that while it's not a bad oil, it's not the oil it used to be.
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From: oregon
all marketing, those are all highly refined group3 api SM/SN oils