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oil
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:27 pm
by gingerman
want to change the oil in my cayman (2,7) at the weekend , what oil are you guys using ? been looking at halfords fully synthetic 5w50 , i know this is the same as the old mobil 1 and it is porsche approved , is any one using this ? is it ok ?
ian
Re: oil
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:47 pm
by tr7v8
gingerman wrote:want to change the oil in my cayman (2,7) at the weekend , what oil are you guys using ? been looking at halfords fully synthetic 5w50 , i know this is the same as the old mobil 1 and it is porsche approved , is any one using this ? is it ok ?
ian
Halfords oil isn't Mobil 1, most of it is made by Comma, some of it used to be rebadged ESSO. If it meets the Porsche specs then it will be OK. A lot believe Mobil 1 to be over rated.
Re: oil
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:58 pm
by Nick
gingerman wrote:What oil are you guys using ?
I use Mobil 1 0w-40 for an extra oil change between OPC services.
Nick
Re: oil
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:47 pm
by gingerman
Nick wrote:gingerman wrote:What oil are you guys using ?
I use Mobil 1 0w-40 for an extra oil change between OPC services.
Nick
cheers , is that the" new life" mobil 1 your using ?
Re: oil
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:58 pm
by Nick
gingerman wrote:cheers , is that the" new life" mobil 1 your using ?
Yes it is New Life.
"Keeps engines performing like new!"
Nick