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I don't see a problem going with it. The new formulation is a really thin 40 weight if I remember correctly.
Want to use Mobil 1 0w40
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It may be overkill. It may not be the ideal viscosity, since your engine will be calling for an ILSAC 10w-30 or 5w-30. However, if you've been using GC 0w-30 for years, M1 0w-40 is, from a viscosity standpoint, a very similar product. I wouldn't bother mixing. If it were me, and I were considering M1 5w-30 EP and M1 0w-40, I'd simply choose one and one alone. Heck, either are overkill.
Originally Posted By: CT8
Originally Posted By: Shannow
Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
I wouldn't run an oil that heavy straight.
why not, it won't cause any problems down to -40C ?
I hope Georgia never gets close to that cold.
Record lows for every state shows -17F for Georgia.
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/weather/wcstates.htm
Originally Posted By: Shannow
Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
I wouldn't run an oil that heavy straight.
why not, it won't cause any problems down to -40C ?
I hope Georgia never gets close to that cold.
Record lows for every state shows -17F for Georgia.
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/weather/wcstates.htm
M1 0w40 won't hurt a thing
Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
I wouldn't run an oil that heavy straight.
I'd cut it 50/50 with a 0W-20 to give you a heavier higher VI 0W-30 than Mobil's own 0W-30.
My choice in a 0W-20 would be the Mobil made Toyota brand 0W-20 although you could also use M1 AFE 0W-20.
Hey Cool Cat are there oils you are prepared to run straight without the mix and match to brew that ?
Why not say just run 0w-30 without the mix and match bit just leave it out ????
I wouldn't run an oil that heavy straight.
I'd cut it 50/50 with a 0W-20 to give you a heavier higher VI 0W-30 than Mobil's own 0W-30.
My choice in a 0W-20 would be the Mobil made Toyota brand 0W-20 although you could also use M1 AFE 0W-20.
Hey Cool Cat are there oils you are prepared to run straight without the mix and match to brew that ?
Why not say just run 0w-30 without the mix and match bit just leave it out ????
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Originally Posted By: virginoil
Why not say just run 0w-30 without the mix and match bit just leave it out ????
Now you've done it.
Why not say just run 0w-30 without the mix and match bit just leave it out ????
Now you've done it.
I run this oil in all my vehicles that call for 5W30 and it seems to work great.
You might not want to go too long on the first change if you switch from a conventional oil to this. I have put this in some sludged up engines and it really helps clean them out. A couple didn't go 500 miles before I changed the oil again. If the engine was cared for, you might go 3000 miles on the first change.
I also buy mine at Wal-Mart as this is by far the cheapest price on a European spec synthetic around.
You might not want to go too long on the first change if you switch from a conventional oil to this. I have put this in some sludged up engines and it really helps clean them out. A couple didn't go 500 miles before I changed the oil again. If the engine was cared for, you might go 3000 miles on the first change.
I also buy mine at Wal-Mart as this is by far the cheapest price on a European spec synthetic around.
And do the M1 rebate for $15 I believe back. U can do it online or mail in
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