0w-40 Synthetic oil source Bay Area

[cas951]

Hi All,

My first post. I'm normally on Rennlist in the 951 forum and recently joined the 986 world. I recently bought a 02 Boxster S and after doing some search for which oil to use, seem Mobil 0W-40 is the choice. Anyone know where I can get these online or the bay area? I've been to every auto parts store here and cannot find it.

BTW: These Boxsters is such a blast to drive

[Duster]

I 've found it at any San Jose Kragen locations with no problems. In fact it's on sale right now:

http://ads.kragen.com/kragenauto/default.aspx?action=browsepagelarge&storeid=2544439&rapid=454727&pagenumber=2

Maybe, that's why you can't find it in stock.

[cas951]

Thanks.

I did go to Kragens but they didn't have tthe viscosity I was looking for. I'll check again tomorrow.

[Tool Pants]

Also try Pepboys, Autozone, and even Walmart. Sometimes it is hit-or-miss if it is actually on the shelf any given day.

[meerzee]

FYI:
Looks like you have 2 different rear tires.....and the drivers rear appears to be installed backwards. I believe the "V" in the spread should always be pointing down so you maximize coverage when going forward and water will "bleed" into the center channel from the V ribs pointing to the center........ anyone else notice this?



Welcome and nice 02 S boxster!

[cas951]

Originally Posted by meerzee

FYI:
Looks like you have 2 different rear tires.....and the drivers rear appears to be installed backwards. I believe the "V" in the spread should always be pointing down so you maximize coverage when going forward and water will "bleed" into the center channel from the V ribs pointing to the center........ anyone else notice this?



Welcome and nice 02 S boxster!

Thanks. Good eye. Yes I know that and used it to my advantage when I was negotiating. The rears have Kumho and Falken. The front has Yokohama's. I alrewady have plans on changing all 4 tires and have the car aligned. Belts, air filters, oil filters and cabin filters are already on order. I'll be washing, waxing and detailing the car today.

Is Mobil 1 0W-40 the choice for these cars? Reading the manual MFG recommends
10 W-40
15 W40
15 W-50

Doing a search on Rennlist and this board the choice seems to be
0 W-40.

Is this the choice?

[JFERR]

Walmart

Good Luck

[cas951]

I went to Kragens and guess what they had 0-W40. They had exactly 9 qts left .

Tnaks for all the leads guys.

[JCL12]

Ugggg!

I just played "pick the oil" with my dealer on the phone.

According to them, they use 5W-40 as thier standard for porsches - and we are located in the frigid areas of upstate NY.

-Is the a major need/lubrication benefit from 0W-40 over 5W-40 for extremely cold weather??
-My porsche manual (IIRC) does not say to use 5W-40 and it does not even list 0W-40 - I think it advises 10W-40! The mobil 1 website tells me to use 0W-40. My dealer says use 5W-40. What the heck?

[cas951]

Originally Posted by JCL12

Ugggg!

I just played "pick the oil" with my dealer on the phone.

According to them, they use 5W-40 as thier standard for porsches - and we are located in the frigid areas of upstate NY.

-Is the a major need/lubrication benefit from 0W-40 over 5W-40 for extremely cold weather??
-My porsche manual (IIRC) does not say to use 5W-40 and it does not even list 0W-40 - I think it advises 10W-40! The mobil 1 website tells me to use 0W-40. My dealer says use 5W-40. What the heck?

This is why I was confused. I read the manual and this is the recommended for Synthetic temp > 50 deg.

10 W-40
15 W40
15 W-50

Doing a search on Rennlist and this board the choice seems to be
0 W-40.

I also found this link from Imagine Auto who's a reputable sponsor at Rennlist. Also known for Supercharging Boxsters.
http://www.turbo911.com/showthread.php?t=279

[JCL12]

cas951,

It is funny, hearing different reccomendations on oil from 3 separate sources that I all consider reliable - very anal enthusiasts, porsche AD, and the car's manual itself

When did mobil 1 introduce its 0W-40? That might shed some light on some of this. I'd also assume that 0W-40 is best for cold weather and has the best flexibility for high temperature variance.

How about opening a open in poll on oil usage...such as 5w30, 10w30, 10w40, 15w40, 5w40, 0w40, etc and see what people are putting in thier car?