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I was under the impression that it was the latter.
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Mobil 1 has a "new" (USA) 0W-40 which is the current "factory fill" and now used by Porsche for oil changes.
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Mobil 1 has a "new" (USA) 0W-40 which is the current "factory fill" and now used by Porsche for oil changes.
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I just took delivery of an '02 C2 and the owner's manual recommends 15W50 in areas where the ambient temperature is 50 deg., this is the same as was recommended for my '99 C2
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Same price per quart as 15-50 (the previous usual Porsche oil change weight).
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I just took delivery of an '02 C2 and the owner's manual recommends 15W50 in areas where the ambient temperature is 50 deg., this is the same as was recommended for my '99 C2
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On oil weights, (but not necessarily tire pressures) I think I'd follow the recommendation in the owner's manual; sticking with Mobil 1 and trying to figure out which weight range to use by considering my local ambient temperature range and how I'd be using the car.
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I'm about to become a proud owner of a 2000 C2. It has 3700 miles on it and I would like to start our relationship with a fresh oil change. I've been told to use 5-50 Mobil One synthetic. I would appreciate all comments and opinions. Also, if anyone knows of a reputable independent porsche shop in the SF Bay Area, info on that is welcomed as well.
I didn't even know there was a Mobil 1 in 5-50 weight. I've been using 15-50 for years, but now they have weight ranges I don't know much about (e.g., 0-30). When I read the back of the container, they all seem to say about the same thing. On oil weights, (but not necessarily tire pressures) I think I'd follow the recommendation in the owner's manual; sticking with Mobil 1 and trying to figure out which weight range to use by considering my local ambient temperature range and how I'd be using the car. If there really is a 5-50, it sounds perfect for a wide range of conditions.
Mobil 1 has a "new" (USA) 0W-40 which is the current "factory fill" and now used by Porsche for oil changes. You can buy from your nearest Mobil 1 "jobber" (wholesaler) as I have not seen this weight sold retail. Same price per quart as 15-50 (the previous usual Porsche oil change weight). Van
I just took delivery of an '02 C2 and the owner's manual recommends 15W50 in areas where the ambient temperature is 50 deg., this is the same as was recommended for my '99 C2
Viken: Am advised that the Mobil 1 0W-40 is for non and turbo new engines. The Mobil 1 0w-40 bottle has "for European autos" and meets a specific Mercedes rating. The local P-car dealerships in Chicago are installing this on oil changes. If I recall, before Porsche and Mobil hooked up, the factory fill was a 5W-40 Shell synthetic only available in Europe. I'm doing a change this weekend--visually, it's quite "runny"--definitely thinner than 15-50--may help early cold start valve gear "chatter." Van
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