What would I run in a Corvette?
07-01-2005 | 04:38 PM
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What would I run in a Corvette?
I just was asked and here is my reply...
You all know about Mobil-1 20W-50 V-Twin
Well Mobil makes a 10W-40 version of it that is every bit as tough. It's a great "summer" multi-vis for any car or truck that can take a 10W-30. Going up a notch in the summer is fine.
It's called Mobil-1 MX4T and found right next to V-twin on the auto shelf. Walmart has it for $ 7.00/qt. Just add a Mobil-1 oil filter and you are good for 5,000-7,500 miles. It's VI is 160 and it's flash-point is 487*F. A truly outstanding oil that is once again the one to beat. Same additives as V-twin with boron and ZDDP and no moly.
Got a car or truck you want to run 300,000 miles?...use this oil.
Good for most cars, trucks in the summer and boats in cooler areas as well.
If running a 5W-30 undisputedly Amsoil 5W-30 Series 3000 is the best in it's grade but as always a $9/qt price tag goes with it's performance.. It's what you put in your Vette in the winter. Mobil-1 10W-30 certainly holds it own...I use it but change every 3,000 miles.
You all know about Mobil-1 20W-50 V-Twin
Well Mobil makes a 10W-40 version of it that is every bit as tough. It's a great "summer" multi-vis for any car or truck that can take a 10W-30. Going up a notch in the summer is fine.
It's called Mobil-1 MX4T and found right next to V-twin on the auto shelf. Walmart has it for $ 7.00/qt. Just add a Mobil-1 oil filter and you are good for 5,000-7,500 miles. It's VI is 160 and it's flash-point is 487*F. A truly outstanding oil that is once again the one to beat. Same additives as V-twin with boron and ZDDP and no moly.
Got a car or truck you want to run 300,000 miles?...use this oil.
Good for most cars, trucks in the summer and boats in cooler areas as well.
If running a 5W-30 undisputedly Amsoil 5W-30 Series 3000 is the best in it's grade but as always a $9/qt price tag goes with it's performance.. It's what you put in your Vette in the winter. Mobil-1 10W-30 certainly holds it own...I use it but change every 3,000 miles.
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07-01-2005 | 06:53 PM
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Re: What would I run in a Corvette?
I went to the local Wallmart and Auto Zone looking for
Mobil 1 20w-50 V-Twin, since My boat is almost due for an oil change. Well, No Mobil 1 V-Twin to be found at either. The Auto Zone did have the Mobil 1 10w-40 MX4T for $7.99 /quart. I did buy 8 of the 10 quarts they had left. I plan on using it for My Yamaha V-Max and Suzuki TL1000S motorcycles in the fall. Now if I could only find the Mobil 1
V-Twin for the boat that I need now!!!
Mobil 1 20w-50 V-Twin, since My boat is almost due for an oil change. Well, No Mobil 1 V-Twin to be found at either. The Auto Zone did have the Mobil 1 10w-40 MX4T for $7.99 /quart. I did buy 8 of the 10 quarts they had left. I plan on using it for My Yamaha V-Max and Suzuki TL1000S motorcycles in the fall. Now if I could only find the Mobil 1
V-Twin for the boat that I need now!!!
07-01-2005 | 09:33 PM
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Re: What would I run in a Corvette?
Originally Posted by kfm237
I went to the local Wallmart and Auto Zone looking for
Mobil 1 20w-50 V-Twin, since My boat is almost due for an oil change. Well, No Mobil 1 V-Twin to be found at either. The Auto Zone did have the Mobil 1 10w-40 MX4T for $7.99 /quart. I did buy 8 of the 10 quarts they had left. I plan on using it for My Yamaha V-Max and Suzuki TL1000S motorcycles in the fall. Now if I could only find the Mobil 1
V-Twin for the boat that I need now!!!
Mobil 1 20w-50 V-Twin, since My boat is almost due for an oil change. Well, No Mobil 1 V-Twin to be found at either. The Auto Zone did have the Mobil 1 10w-40 MX4T for $7.99 /quart. I did buy 8 of the 10 quarts they had left. I plan on using it for My Yamaha V-Max and Suzuki TL1000S motorcycles in the fall. Now if I could only find the Mobil 1
V-Twin for the boat that I need now!!!
If you can;t find Mobil-1 V-Twin then Amsoil 20W-50 Severe Service HD is only an internet order and UPS delivery away.
Last edited by Hydrocruiser; 07-01-2005 at 09:49 PM.
07-02-2005 | 08:06 AM
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Re: What would I run in a Corvette?
Hydro,
You said that the Gold Cap isn't selling well? Is there something not good about it? I thought it was MUCH better than the old redcap M1? I just switched all of my vehicles to the gold cap including the boat....fair price for fully synthetic...not sure I want to spend the $8/quart
You said that the Gold Cap isn't selling well? Is there something not good about it? I thought it was MUCH better than the old redcap M1? I just switched all of my vehicles to the gold cap including the boat....fair price for fully synthetic...not sure I want to spend the $8/quart
07-02-2005 | 08:10 AM
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Re: What would I run in a Corvette?
Originally Posted by kfm237
I went to the local Wallmart and Auto Zone looking for
Mobil 1 20w-50 V-Twin, since My boat is almost due for an oil change. Well, No Mobil 1 V-Twin to be found at either. The Auto Zone did have the Mobil 1 10w-40 MX4T for $7.99 /quart. I did buy 8 of the 10 quarts they had left. I plan on using it for My Yamaha V-Max and Suzuki TL1000S motorcycles in the fall. Now if I could only find the Mobil 1
V-Twin for the boat that I need now!!!
Mobil 1 20w-50 V-Twin, since My boat is almost due for an oil change. Well, No Mobil 1 V-Twin to be found at either. The Auto Zone did have the Mobil 1 10w-40 MX4T for $7.99 /quart. I did buy 8 of the 10 quarts they had left. I plan on using it for My Yamaha V-Max and Suzuki TL1000S motorcycles in the fall. Now if I could only find the Mobil 1
V-Twin for the boat that I need now!!!
start here http://www.prod.exxonmobil.com/chann..._directory.jsp
07-02-2005 | 08:35 AM
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Re: What would I run in a Corvette?
Originally Posted by Hydrocruiser
I just was asked and here is my reply...
You all know about Mobil-1 20W-50 V-Twin
Well Mobil makes a 10W-40 version of it that is every bit as tough. It's a great "summer" multi-vis for any car or truck that can take a 10W-30. Going up a notch in the summer is fine.
It's called Mobil-1 MX4T and found right next to V-twin on the auto shelf. Walmart has it for $ 7.00/qt. Just add a Mobil-1 oil filter and you are good for 5,000-7,500 miles. It's VI is 160 and it's flash-point is 487*F. A truly outstanding oil that is once again the one to beat. Same additives as V-twin with boron and ZDDP and no moly.
Got a car or truck you want to run 300,000 miles?...use this oil.
Good for most cars, trucks in the summer and boats in cooler areas as well.
If running a 5W-30 undisputedly Amsoil 5W-30 Series 3000 is the best in it's grade but as always a $9/qt price tag goes with it's performance.. It's what you put in your Vette in the winter. Mobil-1 10W-30 certainly holds it own...I use it but change every 3,000 miles.
You all know about Mobil-1 20W-50 V-Twin
Well Mobil makes a 10W-40 version of it that is every bit as tough. It's a great "summer" multi-vis for any car or truck that can take a 10W-30. Going up a notch in the summer is fine.
It's called Mobil-1 MX4T and found right next to V-twin on the auto shelf. Walmart has it for $ 7.00/qt. Just add a Mobil-1 oil filter and you are good for 5,000-7,500 miles. It's VI is 160 and it's flash-point is 487*F. A truly outstanding oil that is once again the one to beat. Same additives as V-twin with boron and ZDDP and no moly.
Got a car or truck you want to run 300,000 miles?...use this oil.
Good for most cars, trucks in the summer and boats in cooler areas as well.
If running a 5W-30 undisputedly Amsoil 5W-30 Series 3000 is the best in it's grade but as always a $9/qt price tag goes with it's performance.. It's what you put in your Vette in the winter. Mobil-1 10W-30 certainly holds it own...I use it but change every 3,000 miles.
07-02-2005 | 10:16 AM
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Re: What would I run in a Corvette?
Originally Posted by Panther
Just an FYI, watch those Mobil 1 filters in high oil pressure applications. I had one collapse on me in my new 580" motors. It was a little scarry not seeing much oil pressure on a new motor. Changed the filter to a Fram HP-4 and the pressure was back to normal.
