Mobil 0W-40 in a carburetor engine

[Sunnyinhollister]

Is there any reason I can't use Mobil 1 0W-40 in a carburetor engine? My son has an oil change coming up on his 1986 B2000 and I have some in my stash that I need to use up anyways.

Just wondering.

Thanks!

 

[Kuato]

None I can think of. It's spec'd for a 10w40 I take it?

 

[OVERKILL]

No, none at all.

 

[Sunnyinhollister]

Originally Posted By: Kuato
None I can think of. It's spec'd for a 10w40 I take it?


That's one of the oil recommendations in the manual.

 

[dubie2003]

On a truck that old, it would be a waste. Just pick up an OCI and call it good. Stick with an HM oil and a P1 or similar.

 

[Sunnyinhollister]

Originally Posted By: dubie2003
On a truck that old, it would be a waste. Just pick up an OCI and call it good. Stick with an HM oil and a P1 or similar.


The truck has 75k orignal miles, I have the oil sitting on the shelf and can't really use it on my F150 or Volt, and I just don't have the time to run to the store considering I work full time and run a small business. Holidays are coming up and life is a little busy at the moment. The oil was purchased a while back on sale so I can't return it, and I have a Bosch filter on the shelf. I realize it's overkill for the application, but this is just a matter of convenience at this point in time.

 

[Doug Hillary]

Hi,
Sunnyinhollister - use it with confidence

 

[HTSS_TR]

I think M1 0W40 is too good for the truck, but your time is more importance than money so use it with confidence.

 

[volk06]

Efi or carb shouldn't make a difference.

 

[dubie2003]

Out of convince, then I would use it.

 

[Clevy]

I'd be using it in the f150,regardless of what ford says. However it will do just fine in the b2000 too. Carb makes no difference

 

[mechtech2]

Great oil! Wonderful oil! Go use it.
[Or feed it to your favorite vehicle instead!]
IF there are problems with a carb, it may be too rich for a number of reasons, and can dilute the oil..ANYBODY'S oil!

 

[wavinwayne]

Originally Posted By: mechtech2
Great oil! Wonderful oil! Go use it.
[Or feed it to your favorite vehicle instead!]


+1

 

[artificialist]

From what I read, some GDI engines have higher fuel dilution than many carb engines. M1 0w40 is often recommended for such GDI engines.

In other words, I believe it will be better than it needs to be for your application.