Oil pressure and Mobil1 5W30?
11-02-2008, 10:42 PM
#1
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oil pressure and Mobil1 5W30? So my oil pressure seems low. (see other post) I have not gotten a chance to hook up a mechanical gauge.
Some guys seem to mention that Mobil 1 5W30 is a very thin oil. Especially on a motor with over 100k.
What do you guys think?
Some guys seem to mention that Mobil 1 5W30 is a very thin oil. Especially on a motor with over 100k.
What do you guys think?
11-02-2008, 10:54 PM
#3
Banned
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: san fernando valley, california
Posts: 3,093
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
it depends what the motor has been through, for example i use 5w30 M1 and i have 88k but my oil pressure is always high. if u are going to step up go to 10w-30 and see how u like that if u still think its to low look for 10w-40. the 10-40 for sure should cure the problem
11-02-2008, 10:58 PM
#5
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
it depends what the motor has been through, for example i use 5w30 M1 and i have 88k but my oil pressure is always high. if u are going to step up go to 10w-30 and see how u like that if u still think its to low look for 10w-40. the 10-40 for sure should cure the problem
Trending Topics
11-02-2008, 11:03 PM
#9
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
try 10-40 man for sure that will do it, and do it asap! i would be worried as hell driving like that.
Yeah, do that. 10/40 is better than 5/30 for sure
Thanks for the advice!
11-03-2008, 10:34 AM
#13
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cold start with mobil 1 5w30 was just slightly over 40. While driving around town, at roughly 1500 RPM gauge shows 35-38ish.
Getting the oil changed to 10w40 later today............
Getting the oil changed to 10w40 later today............
11-03-2008, 10:57 AM
#14
Getting the oil changed to 10w40 later today............
Use reguklar oil, 20w50. You'll love it and so will your engine.
11-03-2008, 11:53 AM
#15
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Northern WV just south of MD
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Why you use Moble 1 I have no Idea. I bet you use a Fram filter too. Do a bit of looking and you will see that Moble 1 is living off hte rep from long ago. There are alot better oils. It is thin with poor protection for what you pay for.
11-03-2008, 02:01 PM
#16
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Why you use Moble 1 I have no Idea.
I bet you use a Fram filter too
11-03-2008, 02:17 PM
#17
Tech Resident
I'd go 0W-40 or 5W-40 well before I went with a 10W-40. Winter is coming. You don't want a 10W oil in winter. Hell, I don't want a 10W ever. 0W's and 5W's provide lubrication to the motor faster during startup and protect better at cold temperatures.
11-03-2008, 02:52 PM
#18
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'd go 0W-40 or 5W-40 well before I went with a 10W-40. Winter is coming. You don't want a 10W oil in winter. Hell, I don't want a 10W ever. 0W's and 5W's provide lubrication to the motor faster during startup and protect better at cold
temperatures.
temperatures.
11-03-2008, 03:22 PM
#20
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Dude, what are you gonna put in there?
