0-30 Mobil 1

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by ransley, Oct 9, 2008.

  1. ransley

    ransley Guest

    Is any body using it, Mobil says its safe as a 5-30 replacement and
    saves 2% on gas, is it safe on a 02, 4 cil, v40 with 55000m
     
    ransley, Oct 9, 2008
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  2. ransley

    Roadie Guest

    If it were my car I would use the weights recommended in the owners
    manual. A 2% improvement in mpg in the real world would be impossible
    to prove.
     
    Roadie, Oct 10, 2008
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  3. ransley

    James Sweet Guest


    2% adds up over time.

    The owners manual can't predict new and potentially superior products
    that may show up after the car is manufactured. The manual for my 240T
    recommends regular 10W30, but few would argue that synthetic is not a
    better choice for a car with an oil cooled turbocharger.
     
    James Sweet, Oct 10, 2008
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  4. ransley

    ransley Guest

    The Volvo dealer said its fine, 0-30 Mobil One was not made when my
    car came out. 2% would be easy for me since where I drive has kept my
    avg mpg the same.
     
    ransley, Oct 10, 2008
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  5. ransley

    Joerg Lorenz Guest

    No problem at all. The engine of your V40 is very modern by any
    standards. You can use this very high grade synthetic oil. It will not
    only reduce fuel consumption it will also lengthen the expected life of
    the engine due to the better lubrification-properties when cold. Go for it.

    Joerg
     
    Joerg Lorenz, Oct 11, 2008
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  6. ransley

    Roadie Guest

    Excellent - the dealer is the best place to get a question like that
    answered.
     
    Roadie, Oct 21, 2008
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