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Mobil1 5w50 or 15w50 ???

Started by Dark_Vl · 26 Dec 2003 · 6 replies

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Dark_VlArchived member

26-12-03, 11:12 GMT+10#1

about to put new oil in... what type of mobil 1 is best suited for the rb30et engine?? ive been told 5w50 by many... but on the mobil1 website it says 15w50 is designed for turbo/super charged engines... what you guys rekon ??

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HDTCALArchived member

26-12-03, 13:49 GMT+10#2

Depend's on how good your motor is most use 5W by 50W better for cold start protection the oil move's around quiker! But you said your motor has done 200KM'S which is not alot i would go for the 5W by 50W better for cold start Goodluck dude... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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Dark_VlArchived member

26-12-03, 14:47 GMT+10#3

yeah thanks dude i just bought 5litres of 5w50 today..!! does the rb30et take all 5 litres?? more or less?? $65 for 5 litres !! damn super cheap ran out of stock... (were selling for like $50 or so)

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HDTCALArchived member

26-12-03, 16:45 GMT+10#4

No problemo dude With new oil filter 5 litres... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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JVL87Archived member

26-12-03, 19:21 GMT+10#5

i've never put a whole 5 litres into a VL.... Isn't it 4.3L or something thereabouts ?

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darkstarArchived member

26-12-03, 20:00 GMT+10#6

Its close to 5 litres. From the Original Holden Workshop Manauls: Engine Oil Pan Refill (Less Oil Filter) ............ 4.3L Ad for Oil Filter ....................................... 0.4L

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vlberlinaArchived member

26-12-03, 21:01 GMT+10#7

is there a price diff b/w the two?

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