Mobil 1 5W/50
Mobil 1 5W/50
05-16-2011, 10:40 PM
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Mobil 1 in 5w-50 is hard to find . . .
You can order in online from AV Lubricants => http://store.avlube.com/mobil15w50.html
You can order in online from AV Lubricants => http://store.avlube.com/mobil15w50.html
05-17-2011, 12:09 AM
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According to the Mobil specs I have the 5W50 is a little low on wear additives. The 15W50 is higher in Zn and P. Oddly enough the 5W50 and 0W40 have the same Zn and P however I don't recall the 5W50 being recommended by Porsche.
Here is a link I found http://www.mobil.com/usa-english/mot...duct_guide.pdf
Here is a link I found http://www.mobil.com/usa-english/mot...duct_guide.pdf
05-17-2011, 08:14 AM
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I can't find 15w50 in any of the Walmart Stores in my area. Have they stopped carrying them?
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05-17-2011, 09:10 AM
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however I don't recall the 5W50 being recommended by Porsche.
Here is a link I found http://www.mobil.com/usa-english/mot...duct_guide.pdf
Here is a link I found http://www.mobil.com/usa-english/mot...duct_guide.pdf
0W40
5W40
5W50
Yes, 5W50 Mobil 1 is hard to find. Try calling Petroliance at 800-628-7231 for a local dist. near you.
05-17-2011, 10:19 AM
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05-17-2011, 08:35 PM
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Here we go again...... To the OP, have you searched the forum here re: oil viscosity and brand? I wouldn't use what you're looking for in a 993 engine......
05-17-2011, 09:20 PM
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Mike-
Yes, here we go again! Sorry to bore you with the "same old stuff". I did not know the redundancy police were watching.
Yes, I did an extensive search before posting. It is a habit I have used for close to 40 years in my profession. You are the first to call me on the "search and then question" approach. Thank you for your valuable lesson.
I have spoken with many Porsche factory trained mechanics, including those in Stuttgart and Zuffenhausen and it seems that they use 5W/50 on cars they attend to; so I use it.
My 993 will be 17 yo in June (built in 1994). In that time, I have had to add a total of six quarts between oil changes. It does not smoke on start up or heavy acceleration. Its belly is bone dry. It hauls and accelerates exceedingly well.
But I must be using the wrong oil. Thank you for your advice.
Yes, here we go again! Sorry to bore you with the "same old stuff". I did not know the redundancy police were watching.
Yes, I did an extensive search before posting. It is a habit I have used for close to 40 years in my profession. You are the first to call me on the "search and then question" approach. Thank you for your valuable lesson.
I have spoken with many Porsche factory trained mechanics, including those in Stuttgart and Zuffenhausen and it seems that they use 5W/50 on cars they attend to; so I use it.
My 993 will be 17 yo in June (built in 1994). In that time, I have had to add a total of six quarts between oil changes. It does not smoke on start up or heavy acceleration. Its belly is bone dry. It hauls and accelerates exceedingly well.
But I must be using the wrong oil. Thank you for your advice.
