B brian Joined Jan 28, 2003 Messages 195 Location Colorado May 27, 2008 #1 My first pick is Truck & SUV 5w-40 but its not easily available. If I was going to stay with Mobil 1, should I switch to their 10w-30 or their 0w-40. I use it in gas engines that like xw-30 or xw-40. Regards, Brian
My first pick is Truck & SUV 5w-40 but its not easily available. If I was going to stay with Mobil 1, should I switch to their 10w-30 or their 0w-40. I use it in gas engines that like xw-30 or xw-40. Regards, Brian
OVERKILL $100 Site Donor 2021 Joined Apr 28, 2008 Messages 58,078 Location Ontario, Canada May 27, 2008 #2 The 0w40 seems to be very a very good oil, given it's extensive OEM use by Porsche..... FWIW, my Town Car seems to like it.
The 0w40 seems to be very a very good oil, given it's extensive OEM use by Porsche..... FWIW, my Town Car seems to like it.
D daman Joined Sep 23, 2006 Messages 11,276 Location Bad Axe, MI May 27, 2008 #3 M1's 10w30 HM is a great oil as well,robust..
D Doug Hillary Joined May 30, 2003 Messages 5,118 Location Airlie Beach Australia May 27, 2008 #4 Hi, brian - There are significant formulation similarities between M1 TDT 5W-40 and M1 0W-40 If TDT is not available then M1 0W-40 is a great choice. Many in EM would say that M1 0W-40 is a better product than TDT for use in petrol engines
Hi, brian - There are significant formulation similarities between M1 TDT 5W-40 and M1 0W-40 If TDT is not available then M1 0W-40 is a great choice. Many in EM would say that M1 0W-40 is a better product than TDT for use in petrol engines