Thread: Mobil 1 Rebate
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Old 02-25-2009, 01:04 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Perfectlap
don't mean to throw a bomb on the party but I'm going to stop using Mobil 1 and start using Castrol Syntec 5w-40 which is on Porsche's approved list. M1 was changed recently and I've heard it doesn't provide enough protection for both chain and bearing wear. Its obviously a controversial topic but if you search Pelican and Rennlist you'll see at least one engine rebuilder who will not guarantee a rebuild if M1 is used at all or zero weights.
Sounds like good information. Why did you choose Castol other than the approval? Have you ever used Redline? It gets high ratings from the members here.
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