I found this document and wondered what others were using if not Mobil 1.

 

I am currently using mobil 1 but am looking at amsoil as well.

 

I have been looking at some royal purple and amsoil as well, but have not heard anything.

Anyone in the know, feel free to share your experience....

 

I currently use Amsoil in my bike, and it's AWESOME stuff.
When I can't get Mobil1 I'll be using Amsoil.

 

I just use mobil 1, you will not gain anything other than a lighter wallet by using the higher dollar oil. If mercedes reccomends using mobil 1 then that is good enough for me.

 

I have used Amsoil since day one in my SRT6. I use it in all my machines and notice cooler running engines and better mileage. If you buy it in bulk as a "dealer" the price is reasonable.

 

I use Mobil 1 because it is recommended, but if not available, I wouldn't mind switching brands. My question is: Is everyone still using 0w40 grade? If not, then what are you running?

TIA, James

 

Wow. That's getting dangerously close to being helpful, Brownie Boy!

Thanks for the post.

 

I did notice the 5W40's listed. Interesting...

 

I know of people using Mobil 1 for diesel's for it's superior lubrication. Seems for "green" reasons the formulation for cars was changed a couple of years ago. If I could find it easily I would use it too. But in reality, I've only had 1 car that I wanted to last forever and when it was totaled by a 16 year old putting on makeup, changing the radio station and running a red light all at once, it was ready for a ring job at 150,000 miles with dyno oil. Most cars die from causes other than lesser quality oil.

Les

 

Been using AMSOIL European 5W-40 since I got the car. Paid my neighbor $69.17 for 8 quarts and an oil filter. With forced induction cars, I don't use lower than a 5W oil especially down here in the heat.

 

No problem, i am here to help! I will use large fonts so you can read this, I know at your age your eyesight is not what it used to be. Just kidding (not really)

 

I'm not. My eyes are really starting to suck. At least for reading!

Thanks again-you're starting to catch on!

 

I have been using Amsoil for years and it beats Mobile1 hands down. there is a lot of independent data that shows Amsoil does a better job of protecting your engine. Amsoil was the first fully synthetic motor oil marketed. Mobile1 European blead is not readly available while Amsoil is produced locally within 3 hours from where I live. It also helps that I am a dealer of the product and have it shipped directly to my home.

 

lol and that also helps to explain your advertisement of the product, i mean your post...........

 

Mobil 1 in both the Crossfire and the Mercedes. Its almost impossible to find the 0-40 in the big jugs. This is basically a once a year deal for me so its no big deal moneywise. I figure I save at least half by doing it myself.

 

I am a dealer as well but have extensively discussed the requirements of our engine to their experts and they do not have an oil that fully fits the bill so I have not changed the SRT over. They claim they are working on it as Dodge has many vehicles now requiring the 0W-40. I was told I could "get away" with their 5W rather than 0W but with this being a very close tolerence design, I chose not to go that route.

Their oil is superior in my opinion but the weight thing concerns me.

 

I have used Amsoil in my previous cars, and will absolutely use it in my XF. I am interested to see the difference it makes versus the Mobil1 that's in there now. In case you haven't read this:
Royal Purple vs AMSOIL
I was debating on Royal Purple, but after reading many reviews on this Amsoil vs Royal Purple in different forums, I am sticking to what I feel confident with. Amsoil all the way

 

I don't see a 0W-40 listed?

 

Just to add my 2 cents worth.
I find the Mobil1 0W40 at the local Walmart most of the time.
If I see it, I buy whatever they have, usually 6 or 8 qts., until I have enough for my next oil change.
About $6.50 per quart.

Another interesting note from the oil document is that a fleece filter has to be run in the 2005 and higher models. I have always used the German paper filters in my 2004.

Stan