[s-cars] Who knows oil?

[Tom Green]

Not me actually, so you can stop here if you like.  What I do know is  
that the
local Walmart still sells the Mobil 1 5W40 truck oil in 5qt  
containers for $23+
(airline notation for plus tax, baggage fee, meals, etc).  The  
Pennzoil synthetic
is even cheaper - All this despite the run-up in crude prices.

So, find these places and store some oil and Mann filters for changes  
for the next
year or so and you won't have the dilemma when you need fresh oil.

The AAN doesn't benefit much from the newer formulations for energy  
efficiency,
in fact, they sacrifice some engine longevity for better fuel  
mileage.  I would
lean toward protection for this road trip rather than 1 or 2 mpg.

Once we get away from the 90 to 100 F temperatures, the lower  
viscosity oils
can have some benefit.  Just make sure they contain the energy  
efficient rating
on the can since these have some thin film lubricating properties you  
want.
The owners manual chart for oil selection is still valid but gives no  
advice for
brands either.

Tom    I'm not making the road trip this year, headed west instead.   
I was hoping
to make //s-fest west but they cancelled festivities this year.  Make  
sure your
wingman protects your six.

> Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:56:39 -0500
> From: "bill mahoney" <airbil at gmail.com>
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> So, to get to the point.. at last oil change, my highly qualified .de
> mechanic used pennzoil euro 5-40 oil.
> It seemed to run so well I thought I'd use it again next time.   
> Pressed for
> time with impending road trip, my flaps only had
> mobil 1  5-40 for turbo diesels.  What the heck I think, nice label  
> and
> $6/qt so how bad could it be?
> Near as I can find out, the turbodiesel formula mostly differs in more
> additives and more zinc, which could over time foul the kitty and  
> possibly
> O2 sensor.
> Since I currently have a test pipe I am not too concerned.
> Anyone know the ins and outs of motion lotion?
> Bill~dumbNdumber~m