[R129 SL] Non SL but an oil (Mobil 1) related question

Tom Reynolds r129list@mbcoupes.com
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 07:33:01 -0700


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Thanks Steve and Satish for Mobil 1 recommendation,
        You both just made my day easier, as you both recommended 15W-50,
which I *think* was what was used in the F car as well.  Time to go
shopping and thanks both of you again!
Best,
Tom 

At 06:41 AM 07/17/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>
>Gee, Tom...  Having nothing but my prejudice to rely on, I'd recommend
>Mobil-1 15W50 for all of them, year round.
>
>That's what I use everything in own, right down to the lawn tractor.  And
>while it doesn't get quite as warm in Richmond and it does in Hereford, it
>does get quite a bit colder, and the 15W50 is still fine.
>
>I don't have any way to "de-mystify" the question, beyond telling you what I
>do, and what works for me.
>
>...sjs...
>Richmond, VA
>'97 SL500
>&c.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Tom Reynolds
>
>So, if any kind soul out there wants to de-mystify what Mobil 1 oils I
>should use in the following (short) list of cars, please feel free to do so
>and accept my undying gratitude and thanks.
>
>1988 Mercedes-Benz 300E 3.0 liter SOHC
>1990 Acura Integra GS hatchback 1.8 liter DOHC
>1978 Ferrari 308gt4 3.0 liter quad cam
>
>
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