Thinking About Mobil 1

[FCD]

I would have been using M1 15W-50 for years already if it were sold over here.
The only similar thing we have a is the 5W-50 FS X-1 With 1100-1200ppm zddp.
Or M1 10W-60 which has 1300ppm, but is very expensive at 55 Euro for 5L.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: FordCapriDriver
I would have been using M1 15W-50 for years already if it were sold over here.
The only similar thing we have a is the 5W-50 FS X-1 With 1100-1200ppm zddp.
Or M1 10W-60 which has 1300ppm, but is very expensive at 55 Euro for 5L.


In the early 90s I used M1 10-30 in my 1990 Ford Tempo. On a whim I tried M1 15-50. Right out of the box I noticed the engine was much more sluggish, so I changed back to 10-30 and all was well.

 

[FCD]

Originally Posted By: tig1
Originally Posted By: FordCapriDriver
I would have been using M1 15W-50 for years already if it were sold over here.
The only similar thing we have a is the 5W-50 FS X-1 With 1100-1200ppm zddp.
Or M1 10W-60 which has 1300ppm, but is very expensive at 55 Euro for 5L.


In the early 90s I used M1 10-30 in my 1990 Ford Tempo. On a whim I tried M1 15-50. Right out of the box I noticed the engine was much more sluggish, so I changed back to 10-30 and all was well.

That Tempo was probably spec'd for 30 grades so i'm not surprised, My Capri specs 20W-50 and runs fine on it, doesn't feel sluggish at all.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: FordCapriDriver
Originally Posted By: tig1
Originally Posted By: FordCapriDriver
I would have been using M1 15W-50 for years already if it were sold over here.
The only similar thing we have a is the 5W-50 FS X-1 With 1100-1200ppm zddp.
Or M1 10W-60 which has 1300ppm, but is very expensive at 55 Euro for 5L.


In the early 90s I used M1 10-30 in my 1990 Ford Tempo. On a whim I tried M1 15-50. Right out of the box I noticed the engine was much more sluggish, so I changed back to 10-30 and all was well.

My Capri specs 20W-50 so M1 15W-50 would probably make it start quicker in cold weather compared to 20W-50 Dino.


Then M1 15-50 will be hard to beat.

 

[FCD]

Problem is it's not sold in Europe, so when i try M1 out it will be in 5W-50 or 10W-60 form.
Well, i could get the 15W-50 Racing 4T Motorcycle oil but it's too expensive and only comes in 1L bottles, and it has no FM's.