E Eddie Joined Dec 7, 2003 Messages 12,362 Location Florida, Cape Coral Dec 23, 2021 #1 Running a 2021 MAZDA GTR with a turbo charged engine as a daily driver. I am planning on 5 or 7.5K oil changes. 5w30 Mobil 1 std or EP oil? I think the EP oil has a higher POA level if that's important. What say you folks? Ed
Running a 2021 MAZDA GTR with a turbo charged engine as a daily driver. I am planning on 5 or 7.5K oil changes. 5w30 Mobil 1 std or EP oil? I think the EP oil has a higher POA level if that's important. What say you folks? Ed
PimTac Joined Mar 4, 2017 Messages 27,240 Location 🎋🐚🌾 Dec 23, 2021 #2 For only a couple of bucks more use the EP. I would stick with 5000 mile OCI. What is your driving routine? Percentage of highway to city? BTW, it is PAO.
For only a couple of bucks more use the EP. I would stick with 5000 mile OCI. What is your driving routine? Percentage of highway to city? BTW, it is PAO.
E Eddie Thread starter Joined Dec 7, 2003 Messages 12,362 Location Florida, Cape Coral Dec 23, 2021 #4 80 % Urban and 20% highway yes PAO, Thank you PimTac
simple_gifts Joined Jul 26, 2004 Messages 14,115 Location New Bri-en, CT Dec 23, 2021 #5 Looks like a good candidate for mobil 1 ESP 5w-30 Who picks an oil based on how much PAO is in it; I don't. Follow the specs IMHO. Either one you indicated should be fine.
Looks like a good candidate for mobil 1 ESP 5w-30 Who picks an oil based on how much PAO is in it; I don't. Follow the specs IMHO. Either one you indicated should be fine.
rob1715 Joined Feb 15, 2020 Messages 818 Location Florida Dec 23, 2021 #6 Whichever one is cheaper. Both are good.
BISCUT Joined Dec 28, 2011 Messages 5,053 Dec 23, 2021 #7 PimTac said: For only a couple of bucks more use the EP. I would stick with 5000 mile OCI. What is your driving routine? Percentage of highway to city? BTW, it is PAO. Click to expand... I would do this if it were mine as well.
PimTac said: For only a couple of bucks more use the EP. I would stick with 5000 mile OCI. What is your driving routine? Percentage of highway to city? BTW, it is PAO. Click to expand... I would do this if it were mine as well.
E Eddie Thread starter Joined Dec 7, 2003 Messages 12,362 Location Florida, Cape Coral Dec 23, 2021 #8 I will continue to use the EP formulation and the 5,000-mile recommendation. Thank you for validating my first choices. ED
I will continue to use the EP formulation and the 5,000-mile recommendation. Thank you for validating my first choices. ED
W wpod Joined Jul 12, 2012 Messages 9,275 Dec 23, 2021 #9 Eddie said: I will continue to use the EP formulation and the 5,000-mile recommendation. Thank you for validating my first choices. ED Click to expand... What do you think the advantage of the EP will buy you?
Eddie said: I will continue to use the EP formulation and the 5,000-mile recommendation. Thank you for validating my first choices. ED Click to expand... What do you think the advantage of the EP will buy you?
E Eddie Thread starter Joined Dec 7, 2003 Messages 12,362 Location Florida, Cape Coral Dec 24, 2021 #10 I don't think EP will buy me anything substantial but, for an extra 2 dollars per 5Q jug (AMAZON) IT WILL MAKE ME FEEL GOOD.
I don't think EP will buy me anything substantial but, for an extra 2 dollars per 5Q jug (AMAZON) IT WILL MAKE ME FEEL GOOD.