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  1. gcmerak

    gcmerak Formula 3

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    Hi All,

    I checked the M1 site [as of 4/7/09].

    http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...duct_Guide.pdf

    The 0W-40 has 1100 ppm zinc and 1000 ppm phosphorus. The 15W-50 has 1300 ppm
    zinc and 1200 ppm phosphorus.

    I could do 5 quarts of one and 5 quarts of the
    other to knock down the viscosity to a 7.5W-45, 1200 ppm of zinc and 1100 ppm of phosphorus.

    The Merak SS specifies a 10W-50 oil. What do you all think?

    Ciao,
    George
     
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  2. enjoythemusic

    enjoythemusic F1 World Champ

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    Use Castrol... or even Valvolene. Mobil 1 aint what it used to be imho. You could also try adding some Redline in a mix.
     
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    Put the 15w 50 in it and relax.
     
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  4. finnerty

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    Keeping motor oil "fresh" (i.e., not letting it get too dirty or vastly degraded before changing) is far more important than what particular "flavour" of oil you put in.
     
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  5. bill brooks

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    brad penn racing oil
     
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