Mobil 1 5w 50
01-17-2007, 10:17 AM
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Mobil 1 5w 50
Anyone tried Mobil 1 5W50 in their 964 3.6? Results? Cautions?
01-17-2007, 01:46 PM
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I read that the '5' means its extra thin and will more likely leak. A spec of '10' os generally recommended for our older cars.... eg. 10-40
01-17-2007, 05:34 PM
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10w30 in the winter, and then change the oil in the spring, is the info received at my local shop...
01-17-2007, 07:35 PM
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I bought Mobil1 15-50 for my 930.
01-18-2007, 06:02 AM
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It is to light of a weight.. With your temps you should be using at least 15W-50. Like Nathan mentioned.
01-18-2007, 07:28 AM
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I have 10W-60 in my 3.6 Turbo, though they are not Mobil.....But will try 15W-50 next oil change !!!