Well, after 30k miles, you probably should be a little low on oil :-)
-Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "(MAGNUM S/T)" <hoegen@kersur.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 8:30 PM
Subject: DML: Re: RE: MOBIL 1 Synthetic
> My understanding is that the "thicker" the oil...the more protection from
> friction. I come from the old school which says 10W-30 in the winter
> (slightly thinner to help with cold starts) and 10W-40 in the summer
> (thicker=more protection). But MOBIL-1 has other grades such as 5W-50 etc.
I
> ask about the 'grades' because a buddy of mine used the 5W in his
> truck???..and when I went to get oil the other day, I found that MOBIL-1
> carries a bunch of different grades and types (ie tri-synthetic, synthetic
> along with the different grades) To behonest, I'm not sure what the
numbers
> represent, although I would imagine that there is a MAX viscosity which
you
> can place in your vehicle...above which would be TOO thick and may lead to
> blown seals etc.
> Lately I have noticed the the Dak is burning oil....not that I can
see...but
> because my level has been low a number of times, even though I religiously
> change oil every 30k...and it's always MOBIL-1 Synthetic. (no leaks that I
> can see). I thought maybe if I upgrade to a thicker oil, it may reduce
> this??
>
> Thanks again,
>
>
> --
> Kevin
> 99 Solar Yellow Magnum S/T
> Custom Graphix
> Quick-D TB/K&N Intake
> StreetScene RP w/Dual Hooker outlets
> Flowmaster 50 Delta Flow-AR767s-Extang etc...
> http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen
> kevinhoegen@email.com
>
>
> ""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <bernd@texas.net> wrote in message
> news:000f01c10b2c$e6621a20$040aa8c0@homenet.com...
> > Same thing you've been running since day-one. It's a good all-around
> > oil.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET] On Behalf Of (MAGNUM S/T)
> > Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 1:45 PM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: DML: MOBIL 1 Synthetic
> >
> >
> > I've been using MOBIL-1 Synthetic oil from day one that I woned my Dak.
> > Now that summer is here, I'd like to put the highest allowable grade I
> > can for the most protection...instead of the typical 10W-40. What do you
> > guys recommend for Summer and Winter oil grade (ie 5W-30 etc...)?
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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