atan888

Im thinking of changing my oil to a heavier wieght 15 50. will see if the minor lifter noice get solved. would this be to heavy? any recommendations?

sfbanchs

i switched to 15 50 and it made a very minor difference if any,all porsche turbo motors make this noise and its something we have to deal with. i was at my tech's shop this weekend uninstalling my shiort shift kit another story all together and he had a 996tt stage 4 there and it ticked much louder than mine, he says its normal and not to worry about it

911/Q45

I've run 15w50 Mobil 1 in my car since I got it new, works fine. I'm starting to have trouble finding it though.

lruss

i just changed out to 15 50, the worlds biggest walmart here in sacramento stock quite a bit of it, $19 for 5qts. They also carry that great oil drain pan, next time i change the oil i must remember to remove the yellow breathing cap

Basal Skull

I switched to 5W 40 from 15W 50 and thought the clicking got better (quieter), was going to try 0w40 next time...

atan888

well it got better lets see for how long

mkozink

As Iruss posted, no problem finding Mobil 1 synthetic oil. I routinely find Mobil 1 15w50 at Wal Mart, Costco and Target in 5 qt jugs. ~$23.00/5 qt jug here in Ohio. For me the more difficult viscosity to find is the 0w40. But it shows up periodically and I restock as needed.

BTW- I have run nothing but Mobil 1 15w50 in the 993TT without incident.

graeme36s

15/50 is the way to go, it was what they were meant to run certainly in the UK. 964's tend to suffer with oil leaks on 0/40 that you just don't get with 15/50. in the uk they call it motorsport grade

GREEK-TURBO-RACER

You might find the MOTUL 300V 15 w 50 as a better alternative than the Mobil 1. The Mobil 1 formula in Europe is different from the Mobil 1 here in North America.

The MOTUL synthetic formula is the same in Europe and here. A few cup cars in ROLEX Grand Am have gone to the MOTUL instaed of using the Mobil 1.


Theo

Felix

Can you elaborate on the differences?

GREEK-TURBO-RACER

The ESTHER additive technology and other ingredients that is used is much superior in Europe for the Mobil 1 synthetic. Similar to Motul and Agip oils. The formula that is used here for Mobil 1 is VERY generic and not as high quality.

Theo

sfbanchs

hey theo its sebastian where can i find this motul you speak of?

GREEK-TURBO-RACER

Hey bro. Call me so I can give you directions. I have the Motul you need here.

Theo

sfbanchs

give me your phone # again i seem to have misplaced it you can pm it to me or post on this thread

GREEK-TURBO-RACER

PM sent.

T