MOBIL 15w/ 50
26 April 2009, 08:09 PM
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MOBIL 15w/ 50
Anyone using this oil, i have a full steel forged CDB, bottom end and im due a first running in oil change. I'm struggling to find a 10w/60 or 10w/40-50 FS OIL. This mobil 1 15w/50 seems a quality oil. Any comments will be good
26 April 2009, 08:37 PM
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Hi i have been using Mobil-1 15/50 in my UK turbo for 8 years.
bottom end only just gave up at 114000 miles and it was running 283 bhp
for about 7 years then about 350 bhp after that so i think thats very good.
bottom end only just gave up at 114000 miles and it was running 283 bhp
for about 7 years then about 350 bhp after that so i think thats very good.
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27 April 2009, 06:20 PM
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Hi webby v7 (etc).
There has been an oil thread lately....
I was advised to run a 10w-40 not the 10w-60 Millers CFS I have in currently. The positive is that my hot idle oil pressure is up from around 2.1 bar to 3.9 bar, after dropping my old and tired mobil oil.
HTH
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There has been an oil thread lately....
I was advised to run a 10w-40 not the 10w-60 Millers CFS I have in currently. The positive is that my hot idle oil pressure is up from around 2.1 bar to 3.9 bar, after dropping my old and tired mobil oil.
HTH
dunx
27 April 2009, 10:11 PM
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I get my millers 10w60 from importcarparts with a genuine filter and a new sump plug washer for £49. I've bought a lot of parts from them and they've been really good with delivery (not sure if they are the cheapest but their good service is the reason I use them)
27 April 2009, 11:22 PM
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Not this again!!
ANY API spec oil will do the job.
I spend £20 on an oil change including filter and sump crush washer and 5 litres of semi synth. I run in excess of 450bhp and have had no problems whatsoever since using this.
I will admit to changing my oil every 4000 miles or so though.
I guess if you want longer between changes then pay double the price but personally I think the expensive stuff is completely over rated.
As for Mobile 1 it's as good as any other premium brand.
ANY API spec oil will do the job.
I spend £20 on an oil change including filter and sump crush washer and 5 litres of semi synth. I run in excess of 450bhp and have had no problems whatsoever since using this.
I will admit to changing my oil every 4000 miles or so though.
I guess if you want longer between changes then pay double the price but personally I think the expensive stuff is completely over rated.
As for Mobile 1 it's as good as any other premium brand.
28 April 2009, 10:37 AM
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Mine is usually in for six months, may go on track twice a year.
imho, thrashing a std car is just as hard on the oil.
dunx
imho, thrashing a std car is just as hard on the oil.
dunx
28 April 2009, 09:31 PM
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After having spoken to several respected tuners, i have been advised that the best oil for my Fully forged steel CDB is in fact 15w/50, not the oil you lot tried to imply on me. Thanks for the input guys, but i know what im buying now. Adios.
28 April 2009, 10:33 PM
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That's a real world example from someone who who isn't trying to sell you anything.
I shall also be using the exact same stuff in my new build that will be running circa 600bhp and hopefully similar torque. Hasta La Vista
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30 April 2009, 08:30 AM
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After having mine rebuilt, I went with what API recommended & use ..."a good 10w 40 semi synth" ...so Mobil 1 Super S for me (but as above, i do change it every 3-4.5K) £25 for 5L & readily available i.e Halfrauds stock it!
30 April 2009, 11:33 AM
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No, seriously. As long as it meets the basic requirements and is changed at intevals to suit the driving style and usage, its fine.
30 April 2009, 06:00 PM
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seen this going cheap, anyone tried this?
Mobil Super M 15W/40 5L from Halfords Was £18.99 Save £3.80 Price £15.19 Save 20 percent off all 5 Litre Mobil Oils
the one and only review says its for diesel engines but halfords say its "specifically recommended for use in all types of vehicles"???
Mobil Super M 15W/40 5L from Halfords Was £18.99 Save £3.80 Price £15.19 Save 20 percent off all 5 Litre Mobil Oils
the one and only review says its for diesel engines but halfords say its "specifically recommended for use in all types of vehicles"???
