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Old 02-17-2017, 02:34 PM
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Default Mobil 1 0W40 at amazon

Currently $27 for 6 quarts.

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Old 02-17-2017, 04:33 PM
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good deal cheaper than wallyworld
Old 02-17-2017, 06:24 PM
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thanks for the info. Perfect timing as an oil change is due on our 08 957S. Just ordered oil and filter...
Old 02-17-2017, 06:33 PM
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When you get it , see if it's the new "FS" 0w40 or the old stock 0w40 and let me know.
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Originally Posted by Porschetech3
When you get it , see if it's the new "FS" 0w40 or the old stock 0w40 and let me know.
FS? what is FS? Fully Synthetic? Where will I look for it?
Old 02-17-2017, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by kalyan
FS? what is FS? Fully Synthetic? Where will I look for it?
Don't know what "FS" stands for.

Here's a link to a Mobil product description:

https://www.mobil.com/English-US/Pas...bil-1-FS-0W-40

Here's some info about the "new" 0W-40 vs. the "old" 0W-40:

Approvals:
- API SN, ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4
- MB 229.3, 229.5, VW 502 00/505 00, Porsche A40

Specs:
@ 40ºC .......................................................................7 0.8
@ 100ºC................................................................... ...12.9
Viscosity Index..............................................................186
MRV at -40ºC, cP (ASTM D4684) .........................................21600
HTHS Viscosity, mPa•s @ 150ºC, (ASTM D4683).......................3.6
Total Base Number (ASTM D2896).......................................12.6
Sulfated Ash, wt% (ASTM D874)..........................................1.34
Phosphorous, wt% (ASTM D4981).........................................0.1
Flash Point, ºC (ASTM D92)...............................................226
Density @15ºC, g/ml (ASTM D4052).....................................0.8456


Versus the old M1 0w-40:

Approvals:
- API SN, ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4
- MB 229.3, 229.5, LL-01, VW 502 00/505 00, Porsche A40, Nissan GT-R

Specs:
@ 40ºC .......................................................................7 5
@ 100ºC................................................................... ...13.5
Viscosity Index..............................................................185
MRV at -40ºC, cP (ASTM D4684) .........................................31000
HTHS Viscosity, mPa•s @ 150ºC, (ASTM D4683).......................3.8
Total Base Number (ASTM D2896).......................................11.8
Sulfated Ash, wt% (ASTM D874)..........................................1.3
Phosphorous, wt% (ASTM D4981).........................................0.1
Flash Point, ºC (ASTM D92)...............................................230
Density @15ºC, g/ml (ASTM D4052).....................................0.85
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Originally Posted by kalyan
FS? what is FS? Fully Synthetic? Where will I look for it?
It will have a small "FS" on the front middle right of the Mobil 1 ,, The side by side extreme pressure test I have seen, the "FS" is WAY better, and in fact the best "out of the bottle" oil to date.
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Oh **** another oil thread...
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You can barely see the little "FS" to the right of Mobil 1..
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Originally Posted by wross996tt
Oh **** another oil thread...
lol..Yea I know..but the stuff is nearly 10 bucks a quart and if I can get it for less than half..it's a good day .
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I bought mine for $22/5quarts on amazon. It was a prime price. I bought the prime for it.


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Good call on this, thanks for the link. Just ordered 24 quarts to stock up a little!
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Dont use the 0w - 40, use 5w-50. Thnx. Wish they would do the same for it.
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Originally Posted by Kevinmacd
Dont use the 0w - 40, use 5w-50. Thnx. Wish they would do the same for it.
Why?
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Originally Posted by mffarrell
Why?
He is in Southern Florida. 5W-50 offers better protection in the year round high temperatures down there.


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