[DML] Re: Yet Another Oil Thread
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>> A really nice compromise is Mobil 1 15W50 Synthetic

I have used Mobil 1 exclusively in my cars for the past several years. 
When I bought the D I went straight to the 15W50. At $5 a quart it's
not cheap but it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside...

-Ryan

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxx> wrote:
> When in doubt, read the owner's manual. Paraphrased from the second 
> version manual, although I recall the specs to be similar in the 
> first one:
> 
>    Based on outdoor temperature when operating:
>    Always above 20C (64F) - 20W50
> 
>    Between -20C and 40C (2F and 102F) - 10W20, 10W30, 10W40, 20W40.
> 
>    Below -20C (-2F) 5W20, 5W30. NOTE: This Oil Should Not be used 
> when temperature is continuously above 0C (32F).
> 
> I'm always surprised how many people are using 5W30 in their car, 
> only because that's whats used in most modern cars. 
> 
> This heavy oil spec is not as unusual as you may think - Other Euro 
> cars of the era have similar specs. I work with older BMWs and their 
> recommendations are very close to this. 
> 
> Many of the above weights are no longer sold.  A really nice 
> compromise is Mobil 1 15W50 Synthetic - a bit pricey but after 
> recently taking apart a 170,000 mile BMW engine that ran this stuff 
> I'm a believer. Comes in 5-quart jugs at WalMart.
> 
> Dave S




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