G Grossomotto Joined Oct 14, 2003 Messages 296 Location Eldora, Colorado 9000' Jul 18, 2005 #1 Would mixing Mobil 1 5W30 EP and Delvac 5W40 at a 1:1 ratio result in a heavy 30 weight?
4 427Z06 Joined Dec 6, 2003 Messages 7,402 Location Austin, TX Jul 18, 2005 #2 My best estimate: viscosity at 40°C 76.4 cSt viscosity at 100°C 12.3 cSt just shy of a SAE 40. I can't comment on whether such a mix is advisable. Maybe others will chime in.
My best estimate: viscosity at 40°C 76.4 cSt viscosity at 100°C 12.3 cSt just shy of a SAE 40. I can't comment on whether such a mix is advisable. Maybe others will chime in.
A Audi Junkie Joined Nov 3, 2002 Messages 11,247 Location PA Jul 18, 2005 #3 Umm, different formulations. Either find one product that fits you needs or if you must mix, stay within the Supersyn line.
Umm, different formulations. Either find one product that fits you needs or if you must mix, stay within the Supersyn line.
D Drew99GT Joined Oct 11, 2002 Messages 22,183 Location Colorado Springs Jul 19, 2005 #4 It's my opinion that mixing is throwing darts blindfolded. How do you know it's better? It's the ultimate placebo affect; it makes you feel better.
It's my opinion that mixing is throwing darts blindfolded. How do you know it's better? It's the ultimate placebo affect; it makes you feel better.
R reyjay1 Joined Mar 27, 2005 Messages 498 Location N. Texas Jul 19, 2005 #5 oh don't listen to the terminally timid! Do it and be happy!!