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    Thickening oil (5w20 to 5w30)

    With respect, some of the posts here are WAY over thinking things. Regardless of what this viscosity calculator says, you can't just mix 5w-20 and 5w-40 to get 5w-30. It just does not work that way. Second, the turbo diesel truck is going to have a different additive package than the 5w-20 you...
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    Pennzoil HM vs Mobil Super HM?

    Them MS product is simply going to outperform the Penzoil. For a GOOD high mileage oil, consider Mobil 1 High Mileage.
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    Best Oil for Classic Car with Flat Tappets

    First, this oil should work for the application. Second, with modern multi-viscosity oils, it really does not matter where you live, the ambient temps are not going to effect operating temps that much, unless you have major cooling systems problems. Another oil you should consider is Delvac...
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    ATF Guide

    Thanks Grain, this is along the lines of what I'm looking for. The perfect thing would be somthing where I can put in the vehicle info and get back the manufacture's spec so I can tell if Val or Mob has a product that will work without screwing up the works.
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    ATF Guide

    Wow, that's just brilliant! I would have never thought of the owners manual!
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    ATF Guide

    Can anyone tell me if there is any such thing as a database/guide/cute little genie dude in a jar that can tell me which fluids can be used in a vehicle. Even if it would just tell me Mercon LV or Dexron 6000 or something so I can make a decision without having to rely on the very highly...
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    dumb question

    LET ME START BY SAYING THERE IS NO WAY I CAN BE SURE OF THIS IN YOUR VEHICLE, BUT I DO KNOW OF AN ISSUE WITH KIA. THE MANUAL SAYS ONE AMOUNT OF OIL FOR A FILL, BUT THEY USE 2 DIFERENT SIZE OIL PANS. IN THAT CASE, THE DIFERENCE IS NOTED BY A DIFFERENT COLOR OF DIPSTICK. IF YOU BOUGHT THE VEHICLE...
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    Heavier oil weights in hot climates??

    Originally Posted By: tig1 Two things. 1) It doesn't get all that hot in Florida. 2) 20wt oils perform very well in all air temps. This is true. The temperatures that oils are tested at are not going to be exceeded in the lower 48. Now, if you plan to drive Antarctica in winter, or are...
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    New Mercedes Specs?

    Thanks Garak. This is going to be a very useful tool. I am going to assume that the people who said they got these off the wall bulletins were misunderstanding for some reason what they were reading. Thanks again for this link.
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    New Mercedes Specs?

    Does anyone know who would be the best one to ask for at the Mob Tech line?
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    New Mercedes Specs?

    Thanks to all who have participated, even those who answered the question without reading it first.
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    New Mercedes Specs?

    Thank you. This is something like what I was looking for. I still would like to here from anyone who recieved one of the aforementioned bulletins. If you call 3 MB service departments, you get at least 2 diferent answers.
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    New Mercedes Specs?

    Originally Posted By: Garak I don't have the answer to which you should be using, but the Mobil product that meets 229.52 is Mobil 1 ESP 0w-30. And esp 0w-30 is not available stateside. Again, what I am looking for is to find out if there is anything to these reports of MB Bulletins as...
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    New Mercedes Specs?

    Originally Posted By: tig1 Call Mobil tech. 1-800-ask-mobil. With respect folks, I am looking for answers form someone who actually knows something about the subject. Mobil does not have an answer to the question. I have the ability to locate tech help numbers. I suppose I am looking for info...
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    New Mercedes Specs?

    So, I have been hearing a lot of weird stuff about changes in Mercedes specs. First, I was told by a tech at a Merc dealership that he received and MB bulletin saying they should only use an oil that meets 229.52 on diesels because of emission system problems using the 229.51 approved oils...
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