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Performance Cars
DateQuestionAnswer
11/04/2009
What Oil to Use in a Nissan 370Z?
I would like to use Mobil 1 5W-30 ESP formula not for its strict compliance with emission control systems (as designed) but because it has the ACEA A3 HTHS rating which exceeds the rating on non ESP f...
All three products are outstanding oils but if it is HT/HS that you are looking for then the Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 product will provide what you want.  We believe the manufacturer recommends a 5W-...
10/06/2009
Correct Motor Oil Viscosity for Cars with Hydraulic Lifters
Will your Mobil 1 15W-50 give my '67 Corvette and my '62 Skylark with a recent rebuilt engine the proper lubrication for the hydraulic lifters sliding on the cam?
The short answer is yes. Mobil 1 5W-50 has a higher level of phosphorus (zinc) preferred for older sliding valve trains in higher performance vehicles.
07/27/2009
How to Stop Performance Cam Lobe Disintegration
As of today I have lost 3 performance cams due to lobes disintegrating. Two Comp cams and one Chrysler/cam. All were in the street performance range 284 @.050 and 484 lift. On all these I have diligen...
Your best source for information is the camshaft manufacturer. The break-in procedure is dependent on how the camshaft is manufactured, and if and how the camshaft is pre-treated. The number of failur...
07/26/2009
Gear Lube to Use in a Newer Corvette
Does Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lube LS 75W-90 meet GM spec #88862624 for Dexron LS 75W-90? Will its use in my C6 2008 Corvette void its warranty?
No, it does not meet this spec. The GM spec product is designed with a very specific level of limited slip (LS) additive to provide optimum performance for that particular vehicle. Having said that, M...
07/25/2009
Mixing Motor Oil Viscosities to Achieve 5W-50 Oil
I want to mix Mobil 1 5W-30 with 15W-50 (1:1 ratio) and run it in my 2002 Porsche 996 C2. I have two reasons for wanting to do this. First, I live in a region where freezes are rare and it is very hot...
We recommend you use Mobil 1 0W-40 all year. It will give you outstanding protection at low ambient temperatures as well as at high operating temperatures.
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