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Use mobil 1 0w40

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im driving a 98' 996 c2 which has previously used mobil 1 0w40 but as its racked up 87000 miles now and has an rms issue my indy has said to put in mobil 5w40 but i realize that there are a few to choose from in each mixture/gradient.

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Use silkolene pro s 5w-40 (in a 993)

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Personally I use Silkolene Pro S 5W-40 (in a 993) which is a true ester-based synthetic.

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Use thicker oil, (mobil 5w 40)

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I have bee nrecommended to start using a thicker oil, (mobil 5w 40) but just want to double check if this is the correct one before i buy it..

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im driving a 98' 996 c2 which has previously used mobil 1 0w40 but as its racked up 87000 miles now and has an rms issue my indy has said to put in mobil 5w40 but i realize that there are a few to choose from in each mixture/gradient.

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Use silkolene pro s 5w-40 (in a 993)

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Personally I use Silkolene Pro S 5W-40 (in a 993) which is a true ester-based synthetic.

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Use thicker oil, (mobil 5w 40)

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I have bee nrecommended to start using a thicker oil, (mobil 5w 40) but just want to double check if this is the correct one before i buy it..

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi guys I have bee nrecommended to start using a thicker oil, (mobil 5w 40) but just want to double check if this is the correct one before i buy it.. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-805-mob...ine-oil.aspx?gclid=CKLD_4fJ4ZgCFQ6wQwodZmwecg cheers guys peter

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Thicker than what? and why? In any event I think Synt S isn't a true synthetic but a hydro-cracked synthetic, however, I'm happy to be proved wrong here. Personally I use Silkolene Pro S 5W-40 (in a 993) which is a true ester-based synthetic.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

hiya im driving a 98' 996 c2 which has previously used mobil 1 0w40 but as its racked up 87000 miles now and has an rms issue my indy has said to put in mobil 5w40 but i realize that there are a few to choose from in each mixture/gradient. Just wondered if thats the right one. cheers peter

POST 4Original post

Synt S 5W-40 is a Porsche approved oil, so you can't go wrong.

POST 5Original post

Richard, is there a list of approved oils posted anywhere? - would be good to know Ray :bandit:

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks Richard, will order some now. cheers peter

POST 7Original post

PCGB had the Dec 2007 list posted - hang on I'll see if I can find it. Porsche should have released a newer one by now.

POST 8Original post

Yes - I uploaded a later version last week on the PCGB forum.

POST 9Original post

Richard - I've looked and I can't find it; is it now in the members-only section?

POST 10Original post

Always has been. Sundeep (or someone) lifted a copy of the Dec 2007 list which is in the FAQ section here.

POST 12Original post

That's the one I use, can't give any long term view as only had the car for a few weeks, but seems initially to be fine. :thumb:

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