10-08-2009, 05:50 PM
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The only Porsche approved 50 weight oil is Mobil 1's 5w50. Hard to find in the USA, but you can get it.
Don't use 15W50.
5W40 is a great choice.
An RMS repair, if this in fact your issue, is about an $800 repair. Pretty "cheap" by Porsche standards.
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10-08-2009, 08:52 PM
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While not Porsche approved, I'd be ok running 10W50 or 15W50 in a very hot environment, but certainly not anywhere where you're going to see cold weather.
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10-27-2009, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Cloudsurfer
While not Porsche approved, I'd be ok running 10W50 or 15W50 in a very hot environment, but certainly not anywhere where you're going to see cold weather.
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I just bought 10W50 M1 tonight and am going to change the oil tomorrow. I assume I'm okay down in Mobile, AL on the gulf coast? I think in about 4 months I'll be moving to San Diego so that should be okay too Right?
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10-28-2009, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rangersplash
I just bought 10W50 M1 tonight and am going to change the oil tomorrow. I assume I'm okay down in Mobile, AL on the gulf coast? I think in about 4 months I'll be moving to San Diego so that should be okay too Right?
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I am not aware of anyone making a 10W-50 oil. I think M1 only comes in 15W-50. That seems a bit heavy, even for SD, which can get quite chilly at nightime.
I would stick with the 0W-40, esp in winter.
Good luck.
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10-28-2009, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Brucelee
I am not aware of anyone making a 10W-50 oil. I think M1 only comes in 15W-50. That seems a bit heavy, even for SD, which can get quite chilly at nightime.
I would stick with the 0W-40, esp in winter.
Good luck.
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Maybe it was 5W-50. I do not recall. Maybe I'll swing by the store tonight on my way home and return it and buy different stuff.
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10-28-2009, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Brucelee
I am not aware of anyone making a 10W-50 oil. I think M1 only comes in 15W-50. That seems a bit heavy, even for SD, which can get quite chilly at nightime.
I would stick with the 0W-40, esp in winter.
Good luck.
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Wow.
How cold does San Diego get at night?
M1 15W-50 is rated at -39 C for its pour point.
Here's the Product Data Sheet:
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/NAUSENPVLMOMobil1_15W-50.asp
I didn't realize that San Diego got THAT cold at night.
BC.
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