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Old Apr 10, 2008
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Oil question

Just wondering,

I know Mobil 1 is good oil but has anyone used the Mobil 1 Truck and Suv oil?
If so what are your thoughts and do you like it? I almost hate to ask this question for fear of yet another oil debate. I am asking about this oil. Much thanks.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008
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I've used the Mobil 1 on my previous car which was an audi and it was some good oil. As for oil for my ranger I just use Amsoil.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008
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Says it all. Truck & SUV oil.

http://www.freewebs.com/arizonariders/oilanalysis.htm
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008
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Thanks alot. I appreciated the analysis report. Looks like a winner. Were you using standard mobil 1 or the truck and suv? Again Thanks. Sounds like what I will switch to.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008
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Originally Posted by madman4049
Thanks alot. I appreciated the analysis report. Looks like a winner. Were you using standard mobil 1 or the truck and suv? Again Thanks. Sounds like what I will switch to.
I was using the SUV oil. I doubt it matters much.
Sorry it took me so long to respond.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008
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No problem. I appreciate it. I am using that this weekend.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008
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It just has a slightly more robust add pack...
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008
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i use mobile one 5000 10W/30 in my truck. and it makes my engine sound a bit smoother. it used to have a little "ticking" sound at idle and it doesnt do it any more. i now swear by this stuff.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008
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^^Its just dino oil, nothing special about it...
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008
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either way. i like the stuff. and i want nothing but the best for my baby.

 
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Old Apr 16, 2008
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If you want the best then run a full synthetic.
 
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mobile one 5000 is a full syn.
 
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Oh I thought you were talking about just the regular oil. Actually does mobil1 make anything but synthetics now? I use the same oil in a 5w-20, works great for me.
 
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i believe they do..... ?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008
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If I remember right the Mobil 1 truck and suv is a full synthetic
 
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Castrol Full Syn, FTW.

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Old Apr 17, 2008
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I use Mobil 1 Full synthetic, and yes the make it in the Truck and SUV, cause i used it on my previous oil change.
 
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