Subject	I had heard something similar before, but never knew the
Posted by	Z_Cherub on December 31, 2007 at 11:05 AM
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In Reply To	Correct - design of the engine requires the additives (n/m) posted by NytWolf on December 31, 2007 at 10:23 AM
Message	details as to exactly why, therefore, I didn't make a change. Now that I've seen info thats a bit clearer, I'll be looking to switch from my usual Mobil1 10w-30 (along with a lot of other folks here I'd imagine). Thanks again for a great, simple, and informitive post! -Mike
Follow Ups	Engine Oil 101 - Things You Thought You Knew About Oil (Long - NytWolf 01:14:37 12/31/07 The newer oils have reduced Phosphorus and Zinc (ZDDP) - AZHeat 02:21:13 12/31/07 so what oil are you going to use? (n/m) - aliaZ 07:51:09 12/31/07 Re: so what oil are you going to use? - AZHeat 09:34:41 12/31/07 Re: Engine Oil 101 - Things You Thought You Knew About Oil (Long - ouikikazz 07:25:19 12/31/07 Yes, because the high milage oils have the additives - Barry'z (NJ) 08:54:38 12/31/07 Correct - design of the engine requires the additives (n/m) - NytWolf 10:23:16 12/31/07 I had heard something similar before, but never knew the - Z_Cherub 11:05:57 12/31/07 No problem (n/m) - NytWolf 11:08:43 12/31/07 Now wait just a second... - Jehannum 17:39:41 12/31/07 Yes, first question of the FAQ portion (n/m) - NytWolf 18:28:20 12/31/07 15-50 Extended Performance or regular 15-50 Syn? (n/m) - Eishozzzz 16:41:25 12/31/07 I'll use which ever is available at the store that day - Barry'z (NJ) 16:43:50 01/01/08 good information ! (n/m) - The Devils Z 07:28:21 12/31/07 Good read! - Z_Cherub 07:57:04 12/31/07 *7,500 miles* not 75,000 miles for the Porsche, etal. - doug8867 08:04:57 12/31/07 False. - Black95 11:18:58 12/31/07 Whatever. Still not close to equalling 75,000 miles between - doug8867 14:13:01 12/31/07 Could be 7500 miles, but who knows? - NytWolf 18:49:46 12/31/07 From Mobil1 FAQ Page... - Barry'z (NJ) 08:51:54 12/31/07 YAY for Mobil1 EP 15W-50 =) (n/m) - RAGTPZ 10:18:54 12/31/07 From the chart Regular Mobil 15-50 is designed for performan - Eishozzzz 16:26:21 12/31/07 Good read. So basically I might want to switch from Amsoil - Kelticttz 11:07:30 12/31/07 You should be fine, but your cats won't be - NytWolf 11:28:18 12/31/07 so.... would using diesel oil be good idea? - zboost(NoVA) 12:30:35 12/31/07 On a serious note, diesel oil falls into Group I - NytWolf 18:30:46 12/31/07 where did you find data on amsoil for ZDDP content? - aliaZ 12:43:52 12/31/07 Unfortunately, Amsoil is real secretive about their oils - NytWolf 18:32:37 12/31/07 Here is the VOA library from bobistheoilguy site - AZHeat 13:25:57 12/31/07 I don't know if you really want to do that. - Tim B. 16:20:38 12/31/07 It is important not to get caught up in a manufacturer's - NytWolf 18:43:38 12/31/07
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