I have run Mobil 1 15w-50 since my van had 105k on the odometer. I rebuilt the engine at 168k (not sure of the oil used prior to my purchasing the vehicle or how it was maintained/driven) and change the oil ever 6k and the filter every 3k. I now have 244k on my van and use it as a daily driver. I have absolutely no oil leaks and almost no oil consumption. My oil pressure buzzer has never sounded and I have no reason to believe that I have any oil pressure issues. I don't know of anyone that uses Mobil ! that has been able to attribute oil pressure problems to this synthetic oil. It is well worth the extra money in my opinion. David Clarkson 90 Westy (244k)
In a message dated 02/10/2007 11:07:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
Joel, I have been using Mobil-1 15W 50 or 5W 50 in my Boston Bob Big Valve engine right from the beginning, after break-in. Now at 86,000 km I have never seen my oil light flicker. I also have a dash mounted mechanical oil pressure gauge. Readings have always been good. So, not sure why your experiencing what you are but I don't believe it's due to the Mobil 1. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) ) _Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 07 ~ 10, 2007
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