Date:         Wed, 3 Oct 2007 13:51:47 -0400
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From:         David Clarkson <dvdclarksn@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
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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
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