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Mobil 1 oil for 355

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by DMOORE, Sep 2, 2005.

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  1. DMOORE

    DMOORE Formula 3

    Aug 23, 2005
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    San Diego
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    Darrell
    I'm thinking of switching over to mobil 1 in my 97 355. Just wondering if anyone has been using a full synthetic in thier car, and if so have you had a problem with oil leaks?
    Darrell.
     
  2. PassionIsFerrari

    PassionIsFerrari Formula 3

    Aug 15, 2004
    2,454
    use Mobil 1 10w-30 in my 91 348. No leaks that I know of (knock on wood). Next change I am going to 0W-40 just to increase operating pressure a tad. Full synthetic of course.
     
  3. jakermc

    jakermc Formula 3
    Owner

    Jan 17, 2004
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    Rob
    The car came from the factory with synthetic, its the only thing you should be using. The car runs very hot, you need the protection of a synthetic at these temps.
     
  4. 348SStb

    348SStb F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Lots of people, including myself, have been running Mobil1 0W-40 in both 348s and F355s -- maybe even other Ferrari owners use it (I don't know.). This is because the 0 number allows for increased oil flow at cold engine temperatures, which is when most engine damage occurs. Thus it is the best oil to protect your engine.

    I've run 0W-40 for about a year and I haven't had a problem.

    There are many threads on Mobil10W-40 in addition to oil education threads in general that might give you more information if you don't get what you're looking for here.
     
  5. LetsJet

    LetsJet F1 Veteran
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    May 24, 2004
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    Mr.
    All my cars Mobil 1 and never a problem or a drip.
     
  6. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    May 29, 2001
    17,913
    USA
    0W-40 Mobil 1 for me...no problems.
     
  7. fasthound

    fasthound Formula Junior
    Rossa Subscribed

    Nov 23, 2003
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    Maryland
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    Kevin
    I'm using 0W40 in my '96 355B (been almost year), including 2 track days in July (track temps over 100 degrees). Engine runs fine, oil pressure is fine, oil temp fine, oil doesn't look any dirtier than the day it was put in.
     
  8. cal355

    cal355 Formula Junior

    Jun 16, 2004
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    San Francisco
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    Cal
    I use Mobil 1 in my 95 F355 spider and in the past,my 90 348ts.Great results using 15-50wt.also use Mobil 1 syn gearlube in the transaxle.
     

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