Azie L. Magnusson wrote:
>
> Barry O. writes: >> Heck, the Benz taked 0w40 Mobil 1 and MB says
> it's good for 10k. I am still waiting on the 10k sample to
> come back though... <<
>
> Barry! I'm curious to know what your 10K sample turns out
> to be. My wife has a 2002 Jag Vanden Plas and the book
> recommends 10k also between changes. If your test turns
> out to show that that is in fact detremental, I'd sure like to
> know. Her car has 95Kmi+ on it now, and sometimes when
> it is 1st cranked after sitting for 8 or more hrs, it has a slight
> rattle for just an instant. Goes away immediately, but I've
> been thinking that maybe a 7500mi or sooner oil change
> might remedy the noise upon startup.. It is a 4L V8 w/VVT.
>
>
I will at that. That 0w40 Mobil 1 seems to be some damn special oil,
though, if availability is any guage... The 5k sample was no where near
worn out, so we will see..
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