Synthetic Conversion

[632 Regal]

this is good news, I will look for this on the weekend. Do you have any links regarding the 100% synthetic area?

M1 "Turbo Diesel Truck" 5w40 is still 100% synthetic and is a near-perfect oil with a fantastic additive pack.

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

I still use Mobil 1 15w50.

[632 Regal]

Bob you live where Banana and Coconut trees are the norm... LMAO Here was our 3rd day above freezing in 2 months so that would be a bit thick right now.

I still use Mobil 1 15w50.

[shrike071]

this is good news, I will look for this on the weekend. Do you have any links regarding the 100% synthetic area?

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...uck_5W-40.aspx

Notice that this is one of the only ones that Mobil will still tout as "Fully Synthetic".

Also - check out bobistheoilguy.com. There is a TON of good reading on there regarding all sorts of oil and associated tests. The information from this site is the reason I went to M1 TDT.

The Lotus and Ferrari guys adore this oil, if that tells you anything. With Amsoil being over $9/qt now, this is the way to go.

[632 Regal]

Awesome link! thanks!!!

For diesel engines, Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck:

• Meets CJ-4, CI-4, and CH-4
• Is recommended for diesel-powered pickup trucks built by Ford, General Motors, GMC and Dodge.
• Meets diesel engine requirements of Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax and Navistar.

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...uck_5W-40.aspx

Notice that this is one of the only ones that Mobil will still tout as "Fully Synthetic".

Also - check out bobistheoilguy.com. There is a TON of good reading on there regarding all sorts of oil and associated tests. The information from this site is the reason I went to M1 TDT.

The Lotus and Ferrari guys adore this oil, if that tells you anything. With Amsoil being over $9/qt now, this is the way to go.

[shrike071]

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f25/...-oil-ok-62743/

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=1144473

http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/...ad.php?t=55812

Down towards the bottom - look for "Doug H's" post:
http://www.boxsterforum.com/forums/p...ad.php?t=11572

This oil is a well-kept secret of Mobil-1 and the 'Gorilla in the corner' for Amsoil and RP.

[leicesterboy15]

found this link on the subject, has more of the basics (my level), do you ever prime your filter when changing oil? The m60 has a different housing but I guess you could prime it by pouring some directly into it or does this provide no benefit?

[leicesterboy15]

whoops, here it is:

http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html

[leicesterboy15]

turbo diesel truck engine oil in a non-turbo petrol car? wow I wasn't expecting that!

[shrike071]

The only thing I do in regards to priming, is disconnect the fuel-pump relay and allow the engine to cycle for a while to get the oil running around. In the M5x/S6x series of engines, you can't prime the filter - it simply drains back into the block.