Oil Condition Report No 11
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Talked with Mobil.
They are producing the 15W-50 and have no plans on stopping.
Very low production as volume from distribution is low.
Conclusion - does not sell well so people are not stocking it.
Can be special ordered.
They have put me in direct contact with the local distributor to buy direct.
They also suggested www.avlube.com
I would still like an alternative though.
They are producing the 15W-50 and have no plans on stopping.
Very low production as volume from distribution is low.
Conclusion - does not sell well so people are not stocking it.
Can be special ordered.
They have put me in direct contact with the local distributor to buy direct.
They also suggested www.avlube.com
I would still like an alternative though.
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission? George Layton March 2014
928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
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Originally Posted by Andrew Olson
I see. So what you're telling me is that Wal-Mart is the only retailer of motor oil in Texas. Got it!
I know it's a crazy idea Roger, but have you tried other retailers? Venture outside your comfort zone. There's a whole 'nother world out there besides Wal-Mart.
I know it's a crazy idea Roger, but have you tried other retailers? Venture outside your comfort zone. There's a whole 'nother world out there besides Wal-Mart.
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Ernie,
5W 40 may be OK for those low powered GT stick shift thingy cars but my pure bred autos need 15W 50.
I resolved it locally via the distributor.
Bill - Call Mobil Tech line for your area and ask for the local distributor.
You can buy it direct then.
5W 40 may be OK for those low powered GT stick shift thingy cars but my pure bred autos need 15W 50.
I resolved it locally via the distributor.
Bill - Call Mobil Tech line for your area and ask for the local distributor.
You can buy it direct then.
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Excellent, although the price is not.
If it's available to you and me from the distributor, outside of Wal Mart, who appears to have just decided not to sell it any more, why is it missing from other retailers as well? I'll talk to me local independent parts house and see if they are having any trouble getting it.
If it's available to you and me from the distributor, outside of Wal Mart, who appears to have just decided not to sell it any more, why is it missing from other retailers as well? I'll talk to me local independent parts house and see if they are having any trouble getting it.
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Thanks Doug ! one again you have proven that Porsche knew what they were doing with the recommended oil change miles. If I were closer I would have asked for your "used" oil to run in my BMW Take care my friend and you do need to drive your 928 more !
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Originally Posted by ROG100
Talked with Mobil.
They are producing the 15W-50 and have no plans on stopping.
Very low production as volume from distribution is low.
Conclusion - does not sell well so people are not stocking it.
Can be special ordered.
They have put me in direct contact with the local distributor to buy direct.
They also suggested www.avlube.com
I would still like an alternative though.
They are producing the 15W-50 and have no plans on stopping.
Very low production as volume from distribution is low.
Conclusion - does not sell well so people are not stocking it.
Can be special ordered.
They have put me in direct contact with the local distributor to buy direct.
They also suggested www.avlube.com
I would still like an alternative though.
They have outpriced the demand for their product. I switched to Delvac months ago. 6 bucks a quart and 7 is too much. Period.
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Delvac, I use it in my whole fleet everything but the Harley...........get it by the gallon.............great stuff.
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I see Delvac in various stores, but I see several oils under that label and can't quite figure which is the right one. Maybe I need to take my glasses in and read the fine print. Plus I need 50 for the hot viscosity.
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Ok, you guys are really making me think about the oil used in the Holbert machine. probably would be good to get it looked at by the lab now that i have 3 race weekends on it.
how much do you send to the lab?
what do you send it in?
and again, what is the lab website or address?
I think it would be interesting to see how the amzoil stacks up after a beating on the track.
thanks,
Mark
how much do you send to the lab?
what do you send it in?
and again, what is the lab website or address?
I think it would be interesting to see how the amzoil stacks up after a beating on the track.
thanks,
Mark
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20-50 seems a little thick on the cold end. You may be running on bypass for quite a while after cold start-up. And doesn't Amsoil tend to thicken over time? Maybe great for racing and frequent oil changes, but I'm happy with M1 15-50 for longterm street use with annual oil changes.
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Originally Posted by mark kibort
Ok, you guys are really making me think about the oil used in the Holbert machine. probably would be good to get it looked at by the lab now that i have 3 race weekends on it.
how much do you send to the lab?
what do you send it in?
and again, what is the lab website or address?
I think it would be interesting to see how the amzoil stacks up after a beating on the track.
thanks,
Mark
how much do you send to the lab?
what do you send it in?
and again, what is the lab website or address?
I think it would be interesting to see how the amzoil stacks up after a beating on the track.
thanks,
Mark
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Give it a try and post the results for us!
Rich