Re: Mobil 1 for how long??

[Albert Ng <alng@expert.cc.purdue.edu>]

5k rpm on highway with a auto tranny?? How fast do you usually drive on
highway man? : ) 


On Sun, 17 Oct 1999, Alexander van Gerbig wrote:

>     I have been changing every 3,000 miles, new filter, new Mobil 1.  I know
> Mobil 1 can go much further, but I have noticed on the 3k changes the oil is
> always quite dark.  I keep the rpms quite high because of my 3 speed
> autobox.  On the highway sometimes I'll stay at 5,000rpm for an hour, tough
> on an engine and the oil.  So I am going to stick with 3,000 mile intervals.
> Winter is coming too, I switch to 5w-30 Mobil 1 from regular 10w-30.  Helps
> on start up considerable, in my car that is, not sure if it has helped
> anyone else out on those VT. -10F morns.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Alexander van Gerbig
> '88 Audi 80 -- Koni Yellows, G&M Springs
> HÖR Technologies Sport Hydro Cam, K&N Filter
> Borbet Type T, Dunlop SP9000 Sport
> 
> The Audi 80 Pages------------------
> http://surf.to/the80pages.com
> 
> German Parts Importing------------
> (914)-232-7467
> 
> Katonah, NY 10536
> 
> 
>