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Old 08-27-2013, 10:44 AM   #1
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What's up with the ruh-roh?

I'm using Mobil 1 0W-40, that's what the Porsche dealer recommended.
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Old 08-27-2013, 10:56 AM   #2
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What's up with the ruh-roh?
some people are very... passionate about their preferred brand / weight of oil

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/35122-best-oil.html

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/46981-oil-filter-recommendation-2005-boxster-s.html

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/45362-im-changing-brand-oil.html

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/43547-engine-oil.html

and on, and on, and on...

https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/approvedmotoroils

Oils: What motor oil should I use? Which oil is best for my Porsche or aircooled engine?

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Old 08-27-2013, 01:18 PM   #3
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I'm using Mobil 1 0W-40, that's what the Porsche dealer recommended.
I'd recommend either:

Joe Gibbs DT40 5W40
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Mobil 1 5W50
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I'm using Mobil 1 0W-40, that's what the Porsche dealer recommended.
Me too. Change it every 5K as well.
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