5w30 vs. 0w40 Mobil One
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I might be mixing it with Diesel as we order Lubro Moly for both - Diesel and Gas. Was just relying on my memory - I guess I am getting old and it does not serve me as well as it used to. I'll let you know for sure what we are using for Gas (might be 4100, but I am not sure) when I will get back to the shop on Tuesday. We've being ordering it for years so I do not even pay attention to what is written on the can.
Sorry, I took couple days off to make long weekend an extra long
Igor.
Sorry, I took couple days off to make long weekend an extra long
Igor.
You are right, we are using Lubro Moly 5W-40 LEICHTLAUF HIGH TECH - it comes in 205L drums. You can also get it in 60L containers.
Jugs are only used for Diesel and we also have Motul in jugs.
Sorry for confusion,
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Autobahn Motors here in Belmont, CA says they recommend Mobil 1 Synthetic 5w-40 only. I'm going to pick up some later this week and will be able to tell for sure if it's ESP Formula M or some other variation. But if it's ESP, that is spec 229.51 ....
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Again, as I've said before, Shell Rotella MB Approved oil is available at Wally Mart for about 24 bucks for a 4 gallon jug.
And I hear tell that 0w-40 is on sale for about 6 at Kragens , or whatever they are called now.
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Just dropped by the dealership today -- they have both ESP (229.31/51) and non-ESP (229.3/5) versions of the Mobil 1 5w-40 , $8.25 and $7.50/qt, respectively. They said they put the ESP in all diesels, non-ESP in everything else. Also said that 0w-40 should be fine as well ... they have just chosen 5w-40 due to moderate climate in the area.
Mobil 1 0w-40 is now on sale at the auto stores for around $5.50/qt.
Although it's $15 more I think I'll stick with the dealership's choice this time around ... Mobil 1 Formula M 5w-40 (non ESP).
Mobil 1 0w-40 is now on sale at the auto stores for around $5.50/qt.
Although it's $15 more I think I'll stick with the dealership's choice this time around ... Mobil 1 Formula M 5w-40 (non ESP).
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Just dropped by the dealership today -- they have both ESP (229.31/51) and non-ESP (229.3/5) versions of the Mobil 1 5w-40 , $8.25 and $7.50/qt, respectively. They said they put the ESP in all diesels, non-ESP in everything else. Also said that 0w-40 should be fine as well ... they have just chosen 5w-40 due to moderate climate in the area.
Mobil 1 0w-40 is now on sale at the auto stores for around $5.50/qt.
Although it's $15 more I think I'll stick with the dealership's choice this time around ... Mobil 1 Formula M 5w-40 (non ESP).
Mobil 1 0w-40 is now on sale at the auto stores for around $5.50/qt.
Although it's $15 more I think I'll stick with the dealership's choice this time around ... Mobil 1 Formula M 5w-40 (non ESP).
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Check O'Reilly's, Autozone and Walmart. I think I saw it at one or more of these places. (Pep Boys didn't have it). Right now O'Reilly's has a $5.49 special.
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BooHoo!!! No Oreillys store in PA. Autozone and Walmart are reg. price. Walmart has it for 6.47 always in my area.
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check this out: https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html
