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997Mike

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Does anybody know where I can buy Mobil 1 10w-40 oil of the shelve Ive looked all over the internet but cant seem to find a supplier near Milton Keynes

Cheers
 
Not Porsche A40 Approved - Semi-Synthetic .. cheap but maybe not so cheerful !

Are you sure ? .. cheers, Maurice
 
Second Opie Oils, but OP did ask for 10W-40 specifically .. your link refers A40 approved 0W-40.
 
997Mike said:
Does anybody know where I can buy Mobil 1 10w-40 oil of the shelve Ive looked all over the internet but cant seem to find a supplier near Milton Keynes

Cheers


There is no Mobil 1 10w-40 in the UK, the 10w-40 from Mobil here is the Mobil Super 2000 X1 10w-40.

Did you mean the Mobil 1 0w-40?

Cheers,

Guy
 
Mike,

I’m intrigued to know why you would want a 10W-rated oil when the recommended oil for your 997 is 0W-40? I‘m no oil expert but even if yours is a high-mileage car I would think that a 5W-40 oil would suit and - from memory - seems to be the choice of other Members on the forums whose cars are a bit ‘leggy’.

Why not speak in more detail to Guy at Opie Oils for informed advice?

Jeff
 
Hi
Answer as to why I think as these engines get a bit older they may need a thicker oil Honestly I don't know but my Porsche specialist been using it in my 997 3.6 since I've owned it out on interest its done 66k

Regards
 
66k .. this is a Porsche, right ? ..[8|]

Specialists may offer cheaper semi-synthetic oils to lessen your bill each time, but often say change it more frequently. Porsche look at these things closely, and have approved only full synthetic oil for many years for 993 and later.

You might have an argument for higher cold viscosity on a 150K+ mile air cooled engine with leaky gaskets, but no argument against full synthetics.
 
997Mike said:
Hi
Answer as to why I think as these engines get a bit older they may need a thicker oil Honestly I don't know but my Porsche specialist been using it in my 997 3.6 since I've owned it out on interest its done 66k

Regards


Age is not so important over condition. So a well maintained good conditione engine will not need to use different viscosities to what is recommended by Porsche. Only time things change, is the use of the vehicle (track car etc), heavy modifications or if it starts to consume more and more oil.

Cheers,
Guy
 
Hi
ive been using 10 - 50w Miller Nano oil,, the reason, because 0w oil is more like penetrating oil, which it is the last thing a 997.1 needs.
the down side,, you must let the car warm up completely before giving it a few beans..

Porsche recommend 0-40w because the engine can stand being hammered more when the car is cold!

just my opinion,,
cheers
 
Remember that 0w at cold start is still many many times thicker than SAE40 or SAE50 at operating temp.

Cheers,

Guy
 
Opie, I do buy my Oil from yourself, including all gearbox and dif oils for my 4S. And get the air freshener !!!!!!

can you tell me the difference between the Mobil 2000 and the 3000 ? As I’ve been using the 3000 in mine for a few years.


thanks
 
C4Silver said:
Opie, I do buy my Oil from yourself, including all gearbox and dif oils for my 4S. And get the air freshener !!!!!!

can you tell me the difference between the Mobil 2000 and the 3000 ? As I’ve been using the 3000 in mine for a few years.


thanks


Thank you for your business! [:D]

The Mobil Super 2000 range is a semi synthetic, the Mobil Super 3000 range is a synthetic and then the Mobil 1 range is their premium synthetic.

Cheers,

Guy
 

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