Re: Mobil 1 Oil (was Filters)

From: m.meyerhoff@mchsi.com
Date: Mon Oct 31 2005 - 11:54:06 EST


I just picked up a jug at my local walmart and they had both the old and
the "extreme performance" (i think) versions stocked. Its probably just
marketing :(

I use castrolGTX in my turbo car on 1500mile intervals, but like the synthetic
on the dak. Hopefully the price will come down.

mm

>
> Speaking of new Mobil1 Oil... I was in Walmart yesterday and noticed the
> shelves were empty where the oil Mobil 1 oil used to sit. Only had the
> newer higher priced stuff. I take this to mean they are actually
> getting rid of the old formula? Naturally Walmart doesn't have any
> anymore, when both the Explorer and the Ram are due for oil changes.
>
> I'm going to have to switch to a different oil if this is the case - I'm
> just not going to pay the difference on what the new Mobil 1 costs. Too
> rich for my blood. I'm hoping they were just outta stock. I'm
> considering Valvoline or Castrol syhtnetic as viable alternatives to
> Mobil 1.
>
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