[s-cars] Re: Mobil 1 0W40

[CyberPoet]

Some words of caution to those of you with older (pre-1998) Audi's (or
other brands), especially those with higher mileage counts: this oil is
thin enough that your engine may have difficulties in maintaining
proper oil pressure at idle. I would, based on past experience,
specifically most strongly not recommend it for pre-1995 engines
operating in ambient temperature above freezing. A zero-weight oil is
so fluid as to provide pressure-sustenance problems for some oil pumps,
especially ones with less than ideal tolerances (due to wear/aging).

So, if you try this oil out, please be careful to keep an eye on your
oil pressure gauge the first day, both cold (initial) operation and hot
operation!

=-= Marc Glasgow


Brian wrote:

> Mobil 1 With SuperSyn Formula 0W-40
> European Car Formula *
> Mobil 1 with SuperSyn 0W-40 is engineered to provide outstanding
> protection in high-tech European engines. It provides excellent wear
> protection in high-temperature/hot-running engines.
>
> Benefits of Mobil 1 with SuperSyn=81 0W-40:
>
> *    Is recommended for European vehicles (especially newer models).