ANYTHING NEW ON THE MOBIL 1 FRONT?
Just wondering what has developed in the engine oil industry concerning our cars (and many other "older" engines) since the last time we had a real round and round with it here on RL. At last time it was decided that the SM rating was not good and the older SL-CF rating was not to be found.
Now I know Mobil 1 has a new 15-50W but it's rated SL-SM which seems like two mutually exclusive ratings. Any thoughts (Steve @ Rennsport-- are you there?) I know, I know, here we go again, right? PS: I also recently read that GM will soon no longer offer it's EOS. True? |
I think EOS is slated to come back, and that Brad Penn and Swepco are the current best choices in high ZDDP oils.
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SM is bad. If it says SM don't buy it. We want oil that explicitly cannot meet SM specs.
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The latest (or maybe the month before) Panorama has a tech article about it, with some links to websites for more info. I'll check for it when I get home tonight and re-post unless someone else can find it before then.
I now use ELF synthetic rather than Mobile, for probably a year now. It's about the same price, and has the correct additives. |
Originally Posted by Adrienne
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I now use ELF synthetic rather than Mobile, for probably a year now. It's about the same price, and has the correct additives.
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I use Redline 10w40
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I have found a Mobil 1 marked for SUVs or something. It's a 10W-40W and it is rated CF. I used it in my 1969 912. And also put it in my 993 last oil change. No SM rating anywhere on it.
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How would SM hurt my engine? Thanks.
Gus '95 C2 |
Amsoil
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Originally Posted by dbf73
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Adrienne - which Elf oil do you use and where do you buy it? mail order?
Spec sheet is here (download was not allowed, sorry): http://www.finalube.com/Product_Data..._Data_Main.htm I buy it directly from my shop, but a quick net search shows it can be ordered. SL/CF, recommended for "vigorous" driving. |
Originally Posted by Gus Sem
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How would SM hurt my engine? Thanks.
Gus '95 C2 Many mechanics have reported noticeable engine wear on engines that have been recently disassembled that seems excessesive and unexplainable. Many now believe the culprit is the oil. |
Originally Posted by dcdude68
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I think EOS is slated to come back, and that Brad Penn and Swepco are the current best choices in high ZDDP oils.
Chuck, The new version EOS doesn't have the same ZDDP levels that the old product had, according to the folks ats GM that I spoke with. The EPA mandated a reduction/elimination of that stuff and since the General sells a LOT of cars & parts, they complied. There are other similiar products offered by Crane & Comp Cams used for break-in that would work. Basically, if one uses a good oil in the first place that contains what these engines need, one won't need to be concerned about additives of any kind. :) :) |
Originally Posted by Flying Finn
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I use Redline 10w40
Also, when I was at the shop picking up my RedLine Oils, they suggested I look at Joe Gibbs oils... joegibbsracingoil.com |
Hi Steve,
What oil are you using for street-driven stock 993s now at Rennsport? |
Originally Posted by BobbyT
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Hi Steve,
What oil are you using for street-driven stock 993s now at Rennsport? We abandoned Mobil engine oils well over a year ago after multiple camshaft/rocker failures and now use, recommend and sell both Brad-Penn 20w-50 and Swepco 306 in two viscosities. Besides offering the needed protection, we picked up some power on our engine dyno from the use of these oils, as well. :) :) We use these in all street and racing engines. |
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