Mobil 1 5w-50
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I thought that oil was going to be OTC soon ?
No , not an April fools thing either ![[Patriot]](/forums/graemlins/patriot.gif)
Hi Buster,
the M1 5w-50 A3/B3 etc. is the best selling M1 product here in Australia and has been for many years!
Regards
quote:It should be, and the dealership will probably be the only place you can get it. I doubt if Mobil will import this. It will probably be Mercedes who imports it and supplies it to the select few dealers that will be authorized to service this car. Same sort of deal with the Ferrari Enzo and its required Helix Ultra 10w60. I don't think Shell is importing this particular grade of Helix Ultra. Ferrari is doing it, just like BMW brings over the Castrol 10w60 for the M3.
Originally posted by buster: When the new Mercedez-Benz SLR hits the US, will the factory fill 5w-50 be available at the dealerships?
Most here don't even know M1 comes in three other grades (10W30, 0W40 and 15W50) than 5W50. Biggest selling syn here by a country mile.
Hi Sprintman,
good one!!
Most Porsche 928 owners Worldwide don't know what viscosity M1 they use, and M1 is the most popular oil by far!
One 928 racer could not even tell me the viscosity he used when racing but complained that it would not hold pressure at idle after high ambient long distance racing
It turned out to be M1 10w-30 - no wonder!!
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Doug Hillary - Fourex or VB? ![[Cheers!]](/forums/graemlins/cheers.gif)
02 Subaru Outback 2.5 AWD (Delvac 1) @107kkms
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89 Porsche 928 S4 (Delvac 1) @125kkms
02 Subaru Outback 2.5 AWD (Delvac 1) @107kkms
98 BMW Z3 2.8 (Delvac 1) @55kkms
89 Porsche 928 S4 (Delvac 1) @125kkmsquote:Doug, Would it be possible for you or some of the other board members "down under" to post a UOA of this oil from an LS1.
Originally posted by Doug Hillary: Hi Buster, the M1 5w-50 A3/B3 etc. is the best selling M1 product here in Australia and has been for many years! Regards
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What about all the VI's shearing and clogging the engine up? Ouch... ![[crushedcar]](/forums/graemlins/crushedcar.gif)
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On a serious note, the dealerships will probably use whatever they feel like. Not all use M-1 products anyway. Or even the correct ones.
Last year when I inquired at one M-B dealership, they guy tells me they use M-1 5-30 in all the cars. Another dealership brings out the Quaker State "Euro formula" 5-40 and tells me it's $16/qt.
Does anyone know when Mercedes-Benz will begin selling the SLR in the USA or Canada?
This oil has a HT/HS of 4.2, which means it's definitely going to shear, obviously. I wonder if oils with huge viscosity ranges are boosted with cleaners for the shiite they leave behind? I'd use the 15w-50 over this oil personally. This car would be garage kept in the winter months up north so low temps would be of no concern.
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quote:How do you figure? Just because an oil has a high HTHS doesn't mean it's likely to shear by any means. Just look at Delvac 1 for instance.
Originally posted by buster: This oil has a HT/HS of 4.2, which means it's definitely going to shear, obviously.
quote:I wouldn't be too sure about this. This car is going to cost around a half-million dollars and rumor has it that DCX is vetting the US dealerships very closely. Only a handfull will be authorized to sell and service the SLR, and you can bet every fluid that the factory specifies for it will be stocked at those dealerships.
Originally posted by Dr. T: On a serious note, the dealerships will probably use whatever they feel like.
Hi,
SSDude - I will try and access a UOA as requested
Regards
quote:Thank you, your kindness is appreciated.
Originally posted by Doug Hillary: Hi, SSDude - I will try and access a UOA as requested Regards
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