RE: mobil 1 and the "curse of 1000 devils"

["Avi Meron" <avi@cosmoslink.net>]

Shaun,
The curse of 1000 devils should be bestowed on you..........if you read the
archives thoroughly, why do you need more information? isn't it
enough?.........
Avi








> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> [mailto:owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net]On Behalf Of Shaun D. Mullen
> Sent: Thursday, April 09, 1998 10:09 AM
> To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject: mobil 1
>
>
> I needed a stiff drink after reading the q-list archive entries on the
> pros and cons of using Mobil 1 synthetic oil.  So at the risk of
> beginning one of those threads from hell, I ask the following:
>
> (1.) I am moving on to a new 5-speed quattro A4 Avant.  What, if any,
> reasons other than cost might there be against using Mobil 1?  Repeat:
> What reasons other than cost against?  I already am well aware of the
> supposed advantages, and two good mechanic friends both swear by it.
>
> (2.) If I decide to go with Mobil 1, should I have the oil changed
> before taking delivery?  How many oil changes would be necessary before
> the car is purged of the factory-installed oil?
>
> (3.) What weight or weights of Mobil 1 are recommended?  I live and
> drive in a thoroughly four-season climate.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Shaun Mullen
> West Grove, PA
>