Another minor synthetic miracle---If you live in a cold climate, you'll be
amazed in the dead of winter when the engine spins to start as though it were a
summer day.
AlJ
Larry Paulick wrote:
> Derrick, this issue is discussed ad infinitum on the Mercedes list.
> They like other cars, now only use Mobil 1 in new cars.
>
> Bottom line, use viscosity recommended by Ford and Mobil 1. You do not
> have to worry about brake in period, as new cars have much better
> tolerances in machining now, and this is not a problem. Also you will
> not experience a leak using Mobil 1, as this is a myth. You will not
> void the warranty with Mobil 1.
>
> Benefits are if stop and go driving, no sludge, also better lubrication
> than dino.
>
> Larry
>
> Derrick Schmidt wrote:
>
> >My Tiger has a new stable mate, an Explorer (replaces a Chevy product).
> >Now we're all Ford ('91 Taurus SHO rounding out the "collection").
> >
> >I was planning on using Mobil 1 for oil changes.
> >
> >I am assuming that the old recommendations of using Dino juice for the
> >first 10k or so miles to "let the rings seat" is just urban legend since
> >many cars come equipped with synthetic oil.
> >
> >I am also assuming that if I use specified grade and change the oil with
> >Dino juice frequency during the warranty period, I won't "void" the
> >warranty.
> >
> >Anybody looked into this recently? All appropriate disclaimers will apply
> >to replies.
> >
> >Maybe this will start a synthetic oil thread ... haven't seen that topic
> >in quite a while!
> >
> >Thanks.
> >
> >Derrick
> >'66 Mk1A
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