Re: Mobil 1 Oil

["S. Joseph Mann" <joem@pswtech.com>]

What is ProLong?  And wouldn't an additive negatively affect a synthetic?

joe

Bryan Billings wrote:

> Hey guys,
>
>     I recently changed my oil for the first time with mobile 1 synthetic.  Before
> the change my oil temps ranged from 225-240 here is the kicker. I added ProLong to
> the oil and The temp wont get over 210.
>
> I thought that was a great 20.00 investment
>
> Bryan Billings
> 97 Jetta GLX VR6
>
> HMercerCo wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 98-01-04 01:31:02 EST, you write:
> >
> > > What performance gain is there in bringing your own Mobil 1 oil to the
> > >  dealer for the oil change? Mobil 1 that good? I think they dump Castrol GTX
> > >  in my glx or something..
> > >
> > I like the Mobil 1 for the following reasons::
> >
> > 1) I can extend the change interval if I get too busy to get to it without
> > worrying that I am doing harm to the engine.
> >
> > 2) Winter starting/drivability in my area is greatly improved until the engine
> > warms.
> >
> > 3) If I ever have a problem and run hot, I know the Mobil 1 will hold up
> > longer.
> >
> > Steve.