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Old 03-12-2008, 09:22 PM
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You can't get 10W-35
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Old 03-12-2008, 09:31 PM
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All sorted she has had some Motul love, running like a dream again
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I meant 5-40

Is that too thin for a mild modded car ?
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Old 03-12-2008, 10:17 PM
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Guys, I used Mobil1 supersyn 10w-30 last time but I cannot for the life of my find it again. What else can I use? or does anyone have a clue if this oil has been discontinued or something?



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Thats the oil i run in my car, i had trouble finding it and was told they dont make it any more
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Thats the oil i run in my car, i had trouble finding it and was told they dont make it any more
Yeah same, never had any luck finding it in the end, bit wierd was only 2 months ago I got the last batch.

Repco said they changed the lineup, gave up and went Motul cost more but oils ain't oils they say...
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Old 03-12-2008, 10:28 PM
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Why not just use Mobil 1 5w-50?
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oil with wider ranges does not last as long btw.
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Old 03-12-2008, 11:20 PM
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how long is "not as long"?
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I beleive its better to use 10w-40 in the boxer engines. The lighter 30 stuff can help spin a big end. Especially in a moddified car.
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Yeah agreed on 10w-40w.. 5-30 is like water
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