RE: Oil question...

From: Pindell, Timothy (TPindell@otterbein.edu)
Date: Thu Jul 28 2005 - 10:54:04 EDT


>I run Mobil 1 Truck and SUV oil in my '96 which is a 5w40 oil. I used
>to run Mobil 1 10w30 but the T&S oil is a far better temp range
>(covers from below freezing to high heat) plus it is actually over
>engineered for a gasoline engine. The reason I say this is the stuff
>is actually Mobil Delvac 1 which is their synthetic diesel engine oil
>(confirmed by calling Mobil).
>Jeff Durling

Hmmm...maybe this is the reason I haven't been able to find synthetic
Delvac lately. I had been using synthetic Delvac in every gas engine I
had, and at a great price per gallon. I suppose Mobil has re-marketed it
at a higher price for non-fleet customers.



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