On 6/3/05 11:53 AM, "Roger Sisler" <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Hello, I have come accross 10 qts of mobil 1 15W50 for cheap at an estate > sale. I would like to use them up. I plan to add 3 qts of mobil 1 and 2 qts > of dino 20W50.Kinda of a blend. I will add a qt of mobil one and then 1 qt > of dino ,alternately as the moter leaks, and uses the oil.Is this ok, > without changing the black Mahl filter? It is an old 1.9.Thanks, Roger > Sisler. > > Blended oils are common on the market. I have never seen a mfr saying that you couldnąt blend then yourself either. Not like that on a lot of greases though. Read greases carefully because you will almost always find a note on the synth that says never combine different base stock greases. All the oil companies just say dump the oil in if it is the correct one for your vehicle. Jimt |
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