[Tigers] Mobil1

arado7 at sbcglobal.net arado7 at sbcglobal.net
Sat Oct 11 16:14:30 MDT 2008


Mobil 1 has had it's zinc compounds reduced under law for catalytic 
converter protection. However, so has every other oil..The only way out is 
additives or perhaps Diesel oils. Full synthetic still outperforms 
conventional...  Gary B9472283
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Mobil1


> Mobil 1 is not recommended in older engines because it lacks "cushioning
> agents" not needed in newer design engines.  It can cause accelerated cam 
> wear
> (like flat lobes in 5000 miles) .  Any good conventional oil is a better
> choice.  Havoline and Valvoline and conventional Royal purple all work 
> great.
>
>
> Bob Bridgeford541 549 9539Sisters OR 97759


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