For every post against the use of Mobil 1, I guess there must be one in its
favour. I
support Adrian Dix-Dyer's comment but oriented totally towards its rejection on
the
grounds of sheer cost. A price check this morning shows the 0W-40 version of
Mobil 1
selling in the UK for $50 for a 4 litre can. This has to be the biggest single
argument
for not using this lube type when Castrol GTX or Duckhams 'Classic' 20/50 is
freely
available, a whole lot cheaper and IMHO entirely suited to an engine who's
origins are not
too far removed from a pre-war side-valve unit. For a car that probably does a
maximum
annual mileage of no more than 5k (typical for most UK classics) with up to
three oil and
filter changes in a season and with fuel at almost $6 a gallon, is it
cost-effective? A
tankful of gas and a sump of Mobil 1 will set me back $135. Rocket science
technology in
my engine is not something I think it really needs - but I'm open to persuasion.
Jonmac
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