Automakers Lengthen Oil Change Intervals
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From: Scott Dorsey on 9 Apr 2007 09:03 SMS <scharf.steven(a)geemail.com> wrote: >Mark A wrote: >> "SMS" <scharf.steven(a)geemail.com> wrote in message >> news:4618485f$0$27155$742ec2ed(a)news.sonic.net... >>> LOL, it could become a good business, just like people import Coca-Cola >>> that is sweetened with sugar rather than corn syrup. Import synthetic oil >>> from places where synthetic oil has to be formulated from synthetic base >>> stock. >> >> Mobil 1 Extended Life Synthetic Oil is already distributed in the USA. This >> is different than the normal Mobil 1 oil. > >Is the Extended Life a true synthetic with group IV base stock? I know >that for a while Mobil made their racing oil available to consumers, and >that was a true synthetic, but they no longer do this. Is it not still available? How about the racing grease? I had to get a two-case minimum order for the racing grease from my local auto parts shop a few years ago, but the stuff is absolutely miraculous. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."
From: SMS on 9 Apr 2007 10:17 Scott Dorsey wrote: > Is it not still available? How about the racing grease? I had to get > a two-case minimum order for the racing grease from my local auto parts > shop a few years ago, but the stuff is absolutely miraculous. I'm sure that there's a way to get it, but it isn't something that will be stocked at an auto parts store. Since the ZDDP level makes it unable to be API certified, there is some liability on the part of the retailer should someone damage their emissions system by using it.
From: Mike H on 9 Apr 2007 10:54 On Apr 9, 9:17 am, SMS <scharf.ste...(a)geemail.com> wrote: > Scott Dorsey wrote: > > Is it not still available? How about the racing grease? I had to get > > a two-case minimum order for the racing grease from my local auto parts > > shop a few years ago, but the stuff is absolutely miraculous. > > I'm sure that there's a way to get it, but it isn't something that will > be stocked at an auto parts store. Since the ZDDP level makes it unable > to be API certified, there is some liability on the part of the retailer > should someone damage their emissions system by using it. Speed shops will carry such oils. Though I expect Royal Purple or Redline are more likely to be stocked at such a location. Lucas and Redline products are available through www.summitracing.com Lucas, Redline, Royal Purple and Valvoline Racing products are available at www.jegs.com According to this page, Mobil 1 racing oil is discontinued. http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_Racing_0W-30.asp
From: Willy on 9 Apr 2007 21:20 "SMS" <scharf.steven(a)geemail.com> wrote in message news:4612ed67$0$27226$742ec2ed(a)news.sonic.net... > John Henderson wrote: > >> "These engines use built-in sensors that continually monitor the >> oil quality, making it possible to enjoy reliable and confident >> motoring for up to a maximum of 30,000* miles or 24 months >> (whichever occurs first)". > > So what are they sensing? I doubt if their measuring acidity or moisture > content. Maybe they're looking at turbidity with an LED and photosensor. > Further down in that white paper they state the different regimes, and it > seems like the only reason they would need to do this is if the sensing > system can't tell when the oil needs to be changed based on the oil > condition. Oh yes it does. It measures the quality of particular chemicals in the oils (additives in particular) and when the system senses the additives are becoming depleted, it warns you to change your oil. Willy
From: Willy on 9 Apr 2007 21:24
"Andy" <wisynoil(a)gmail.com> wrote in message news:tk67131deso2obeg3o2rtn9jtkvv97kio3(a)4ax.com... > On Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:49:34 GMT, aarcuda69062 > <nonelson(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote: > >>In article <46132eeb$0$27194$742ec2ed(a)news.sonic.net>, >> SMS <scharf.steven(a)geemail.com> wrote: >> >>> Andy wrote: >>> >>> > If you car is burning oil you should get that fixed. The main reason >>> > for using a non-API certifided oil is because the API test is lacking. >>> > After all its brought to you by the same people that say change your >>> > oil at 3,000 miles. >>> >>> No one at the API says to change you oil every 3K miles. You're very >>> confused. The API is not Jiffy Lube. >>> >>> Don't tell us...you must sell Amsoil! >> >>ol' Andy has been pitching his scamsoil in these groups for a >>while now. > > Just stating the facts, it amzing how many uneducated people there are > spouting iies. The data is clear on this, the tests show it. Why you > have such a hard time dealing with the truth is beyond me. Unfortnately Andy, Amsoil, which is good oil, is generally not better than dino. Where synthetics outperform dino is an HIGH temperatures... and you NEVER achieve those temperatures in normal driving. Willy |