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I'll use which ever is available at the store that day
Posted by
Barry'z (NJ)
on January 01, 2008 at 4:43 PM
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15-50 Extended Performance or regular 15-50 Syn? (n/m)
posted by Eishozzzz
on December 31, 2007 at 04:41 PM
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Looking at their
chart
, I don't see any differences between the two.
Looking at the packaging I do see the the EP has a few more certifications/approvals.
But both have a higher level of the phosphorus additive (ZDDP) our motors need to run well.
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Engine Oil 101 - Things You Thought You Knew About Oil (Long
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NytWolf
01:14:37 12/31/07
The newer oils have reduced Phosphorus and Zinc (ZDDP)
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AZHeat
02:21:13 12/31/07
so what oil are you going to use? (n/m)
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aliaZ
07:51:09 12/31/07
Re: so what oil are you going to use?
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AZHeat
09:34:41 12/31/07
Re: Engine Oil 101 - Things You Thought You Knew About Oil (Long
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ouikikazz
07:25:19 12/31/07
Yes, because the high milage oils have the additives
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Barry'z (NJ)
08:54:38 12/31/07
Correct - design of the engine requires the additives (n/m)
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NytWolf
10:23:16 12/31/07
I had heard something similar before, but never knew the
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Z_Cherub
11:05:57 12/31/07
No problem (n/m)
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NytWolf
11:08:43 12/31/07
Now wait just a second...
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Jehannum
17:39:41 12/31/07
Yes, first question of the FAQ portion (n/m)
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NytWolf
18:28:20 12/31/07
15-50 Extended Performance or regular 15-50 Syn? (n/m)
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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)
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The Devils Z
07:28:21 12/31/07
Good read!
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Z_Cherub
07:57:04 12/31/07
*7,500 miles* not 75,000 miles for the Porsche, etal.
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doug8867
08:04:57 12/31/07
False.
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Black95
11:18:58 12/31/07
Whatever. Still not close to equalling 75,000 miles between
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doug8867
14:13:01 12/31/07
Could be 7500 miles, but who knows?
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NytWolf
18:49:46 12/31/07
From Mobil1 FAQ Page...
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Barry'z (NJ)
08:51:54 12/31/07
YAY for Mobil1 EP 15W-50 =) (n/m)
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RAGTPZ
10:18:54 12/31/07
From the chart Regular Mobil 15-50 is designed for performan
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Eishozzzz
16:26:21 12/31/07
Good read. So basically I might want to switch from Amsoil
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Kelticttz
11:07:30 12/31/07
You should be fine, but your cats won't be
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NytWolf
11:28:18 12/31/07
so.... would using diesel oil be good idea?
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zboost(NoVA)
12:30:35 12/31/07
On a serious note, diesel oil falls into Group I
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NytWolf
18:30:46 12/31/07
where did you find data on amsoil for ZDDP content?
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aliaZ
12:43:52 12/31/07
Unfortunately, Amsoil is real secretive about their oils
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NytWolf
18:32:37 12/31/07
Here is the VOA library from bobistheoilguy site
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AZHeat
13:25:57 12/31/07
I don't know if you really want to do that.
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Tim B.
16:20:38 12/31/07
It is important not to get caught up in a manufacturer's
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NytWolf
18:43:38 12/31/07
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