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Porsche
DateQuestionAnswer
09/05/2010
Which Mobil 1 is Appropriate for a Supercharged Porsche
I own a 1982 Porsche 911SC. This is an air-cooled car. When I look up your recommendation, it states the 0W-40. I am concerned about Zinc and Phosphorous levels and proper lubrication (should I be?). ...
We are happy to say that Mobil 1 0W-40 is the factory and service fill choice for almost all Porsche vehicles since 1995. Porsche has carefully validated that this product and viscosity are appropriat...
08/09/2009
How to Handle 20,000-Mile Motor Oil Drain Intervals When a Car is Driven Infrequently
Porsche recommends an extremely long drain interval of 20,000 miles for Mobil 1--which is great but since my 2006 911 is a "weekend car" it only gets 5-6,000 miles per year. Should I wait to change th...
We recommend following the drain intervals listed in your owner's manual.  Mobil 1 would satisfy those longer drain intervals as long as the manufacturer makes that suggestion.
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.
02/18/2009
Which Gear Oil Brand is Best for Porsches with Limited Slip Transaxles?
For Porsches with limited slip transaxles, I've heard that Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lube LS 75W-90 is too slippery for the synchros and that Mobil Delvac Synthetic Gear Oil 75W-90 is the preferred lube....
Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lube LS is specifically designed for limited slip differentials. It contains a nominal amount of friction modifier to satisfy the needs of many applications. Mobil Delvac Synthe...
12/01/2008
Oil Change Interval for Air-Cooled Engine
I recently discovered the new ILSAC GF-4 specs and realized that the Castrol GTX motor oil I have been using does not have the protective phosphorus and zinc like it used to and that my car needs. I m...
Your engine will be protected with either Mobil 1 0W-40 or Mobil 1 15W-50, which should work for you at the intervals you mention.
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