15w50?

[rangersplash]

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.

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?

[Brucelee]

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?

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.

[rangersplash]

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.

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.

[Bladecutter]

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.

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.