Date:         Thu, 12 Sep 2002 15:53:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Chris Radcliffe <chrisr_vanagon@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Chris Radcliffe <chrisr_vanagon@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Mobil-1 Synth 10-30W : WBX-appropriate?
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Is Mobil-1 10-30W OK for my WBX?  I currently run Mobil-1 10-40W and am
satisfied with it.  Read on...

I noticed the Costco here in the SF Bay Area sells Mobil-1 10-30W by the
12-bottle case, at a good price, seemed far less than what one would pay at
a local chain-FLAPS (no discount for by-the-case).

Anyone have informed opinions on the appropriateness of this stuff for the
2.1L WBX?  The VW manual for my vehicle doesn't seem too keen on the use of
10-30W in warmer climes.  Is this stuff, perhaps... different?

Alternatively, does anyone know of a good by-the-case source for the 10-40W?
Or have a better recommendation?

Thanks,

Chris Radcliffe
chris_radcliffe@mindspring.com
'90 Westy Auto "Blue Whale"




-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of westydriver
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 1:56 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Mobil 0W-40


It  is basically formulated for some of the new honda  and bmw vehicles
(and some others)  with extremely low tolarance engines.  some of the
newer engines have manuals that specifically ban heavier oils in the
engine as seal  blowers. I  might look at it for cold climate use but
not in  everyday use in warmer climes for aircooled engines.  there is
also a 5w20  and 0w30 from some other brands.
jimt

> Whats the lowdown on this, on saw it in a garage yesterday, says its
> ideal for 'any' engine!
> Anybody using/tried it?