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imatrukahs 27 August 2002 04:05 PM

I am using Mobil1 15/50 in the Cossie but the tappets rattle after prolonged thrashing...would seem the oil isnt quite up to 350bhp of pure power..;)...I know my tappets(hydraulic)are a bit ropey but i am considering moving to Castrol RS 10/60 any feed back on quality or anyone had probs with Mobil 1?

*checks self for why i am asking a sensible question*:D

Did anyone here also know that oil gets thicker the hotter it gets?Dont ask me how it just does ok!!!

jasonwrxowner 27 August 2002 04:08 PM

An oil will lose it's viscosity (Thickness) when it gets hot. Always use a fully synthetic oil as they have a much higher boiling temp and will keep thir viscosity for longer.

Josh L 27 August 2002 04:11 PM

In order to lower the tone to your usual level.....

Sunflower

You could use it to cook your engine AND your chips

ids 27 August 2002 04:11 PM

I'm now using Mobil 1 Motorsport 15W/50 as you cant seem to buy Castrol RS 5W/60 - a very good oil in my opinion....

The Shell stuff looks pap and the wrong grade however a lot of people rave about Motul stuff.... and I think Subaru WRC team use it.... yanny yanny

imatrukahs 27 August 2002 04:12 PM

Apparently not true!It thickens..something to do with the structure!

TonyBurns 27 August 2002 04:20 PM

Never had a problem with Mobil1 motorsport (15w50) it makes my engine seem v smooth compared to the cr@p that subaru recommend (shell helix 5w30!)

Imatrukahs,
you could try Motul 15w50, available from scoobymania?
or you could get your tappets replaced? ;):D

Tony:D

imatrukahs 27 August 2002 04:22 PM

Oil is cheaper mate...:D..lol


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