Engine Oil

[senatorpack@xxxx]

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On the Mercedes Benz list the subject of engine oil is well debated. I 
though this would be of service to the beloved DeLorean PRV engine.


Sincerely,
Michael Pack

Subject: [MB] Just bought some 0W-40 Mobil1

After trading e-mails with my friend at Mobil, I first took his 
suggestion and contacted my local Benz dealer, as the fellow from Mobil 
said that MB dealerships had great access to the product, at very 
favorable terms. So I called the guy I know at the parts counter, said 
I was interested in the 0W-40 and wanted to know about it's price and 
availability. "Pete, I'm afraid I can't help you. I've got it, but 
I've got a 1 thousand gallon tank out back feeding overhead supply 
lines, and nothing smaller". Since I wasn't in the position to buy 
1,000 gallons of it at once, I thanked him, but only after learning they 
charge $6.50 a quart for an oil change.

Then I called a local distributor that they pointed me to. Went there 
today, opened up a commercial account and bought 10 six-quart packs of 
the stuff at $28.25/case.

Looking at the labeling, I think it answers a lot of questions that many 
have raised recently on the list. Here goes:

FRONT LABEL:
European Car Formula
Mobil1
Tri-Synthetic Formula 0W-40
Fully Synthetic Motor Oil

BACK LABEL:
Mobil1
Worlds Leading Synthetic Motor Oil
Tri-synthetic Mobil1 Formula 0W-40 exceeds the performance requirements 
of European automobiles and is engineered to offer outstanding 
protection in high-tech European engines. It is approved against 
Mercedes Benz 229.1, a specification which is required by 1998 and newer 
Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Tri-synthetic Mobil1 formulations are designed 
by Mobil engineers and use a unique combination of three high 
performance synthetic fluids proven to outperform all conventional oils.

- - European ACEA A3/B3/84-98 Approved
- - Mercedes-Benz 229.1 Approved
- - Meets engine performance requirements of Audi, BMW, Porsche, Saab, 
Volkswagen and Volvo
- - Outstanding protection for gasoline, diesel and turbocharged car engines
- - Tri-Synthetic formula extends engine life by reducing wear and oil 
breakdown
- - Excellent cleanliness and wear protection in high-temperature/hot 
running engines
- - Superior sludge and wear protection under severe, short trip operation
- - Helps reduce oil consumption
- - Compatible with conventional oils

Exceeds API Service SJ, SH/CF warranty requirements for gasoline and 
diesel engines. 

And it continues on with some other messages which are not as 
interesting.....

Hope this helps.....