New Mobil1 oils
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New Mobil1 oils
Just noticed that Mobil1 comes in two new varieties, Both are fully synthetic and meet MB-Approval 229.3 or 229.5 requirements:
The FS must be similar to the older Long Life 0W-40 which we know and use.
As I purchase my oil stock in bulk (20lt at a time), I tried getting the new FS X2 but it's not yet available. I like the 5W-50 as the 50 rating is higher temp resistant which is what I want in my hot summer climate driving.
Any comments or have people some experience with these new oils?
- FS X2 5W-50
- FS 0W-40
The FS must be similar to the older Long Life 0W-40 which we know and use.
As I purchase my oil stock in bulk (20lt at a time), I tried getting the new FS X2 but it's not yet available. I like the 5W-50 as the 50 rating is higher temp resistant which is what I want in my hot summer climate driving.
Any comments or have people some experience with these new oils?
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Just noticed that Mobil1 comes in two new varieties, Both are fully synthetic and meet MB-Approval 229.3 or 229.5 requirements:
The FS must be similar to the older Long Life 0W-40 which we know and use.
As I purchase my oil stock in bulk (20lt at a time), I tried getting the new FS X2 but it's not yet available. I like the 5W-50 as the 50 rating is higher temp resistant which is what I want in my hot summer climate driving.
Any comments or have people some experience with these new oils?
- FS X2 5W-50
- FS 0W-40
The FS must be similar to the older Long Life 0W-40 which we know and use.
As I purchase my oil stock in bulk (20lt at a time), I tried getting the new FS X2 but it's not yet available. I like the 5W-50 as the 50 rating is higher temp resistant which is what I want in my hot summer climate driving.
Any comments or have people some experience with these new oils?
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If it's black you must have plenty of sludge in the engine. I would flush more often changing the filter too. This could be a sign that the previous owner used a cheap oil and sludge built up over time. Also perhaps he didn't change oil often.
If you live in Florida, I would recommend the 5w50. Better resistance at high temps even if the 0w40 should also be sufficient.
If you live in Florida, I would recommend the 5w50. Better resistance at high temps even if the 0w40 should also be sufficient.
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i use the standard stuff 0/40 and my last 8 quarts were from fcp euro so free oil aside from return shipping, but i have a bunch of things to ship to them so will do all in one shot! im actually really excited about exchanging it, let you know if it is a smooth process.
and yeah you should def not wait 10k miles to change oil, black or not.
and yeah you should def not wait 10k miles to change oil, black or not.
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Just noticed that Mobil1 comes in two new varieties, Both are fully synthetic and meet MB-Approval 229.3 or 229.5 requirements:
The FS must be similar to the older Long Life 0W-40 which we know and use.
As I purchase my oil stock in bulk (20lt at a time), I tried getting the new FS X2 but it's not yet available. I like the 5W-50 as the 50 rating is higher temp resistant which is what I want in my hot summer climate driving.
Any comments or have people some experience with these new oils?
- FS X2 5W-50
- FS 0W-40
The FS must be similar to the older Long Life 0W-40 which we know and use.
As I purchase my oil stock in bulk (20lt at a time), I tried getting the new FS X2 but it's not yet available. I like the 5W-50 as the 50 rating is higher temp resistant which is what I want in my hot summer climate driving.
Any comments or have people some experience with these new oils?
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
No idea.... My post was quoting ExxonMobil blabla
