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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-04-2007, 10:29 PM

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Mobil 1 in W123 -- Update

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Posted By tarbe

I've used lots of Amsoil 15W-40 and Mobil 1...

I've used lots of Amsoil 15W-40 and Mobil 1 15W-50...do you mean one of those? Or maybe Amsoil 20W-50?

Or do they have a new oil out?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-04-2007, 10:20 PM

Replies: 17

Mobil 1 in W123 -- Update

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Posted By tarbe

1. Piston rings pushed way up on the piston (for...

1. Piston rings pushed way up on the piston (for better emissions) creating a heat situation at the ring that requires the already admitted superior thermal properties of synthetic.

2. The...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-04-2007, 10:14 PM

Replies: 17

Mobil 1 in W123 -- Update

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Posted By tarbe

That is absolutely not true. Many folks run...

That is absolutely not true. Many folks run Delvac 1300 and Delo 400 out to twice that distance with fine results. Many more don't, but could if they were willing to do so.

How do you explain...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-04-2007, 10:10 PM

Replies: 17

Mobil 1 in W123 -- Update

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Posted By tarbe

I guess as a Chemist in the petro-chemical...

I guess as a Chemist in the petro-chemical industry, you could say I have researched oil a little.

If you read my post with any care, you would see that I made a reference to the superior...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-04-2007, 06:45 PM

Replies: 17

Mobil 1 in W123 -- Update

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Posted By tarbe

What dino/interval/conditions are you running...

What dino/interval/conditions are you running that created deposits?

I have run nearly a million miles on dino without deposits. And that includes dino in a '98 Sienna (162K and counting), a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2007, 10:23 PM

Replies: 17

Mobil 1 in W123 -- Update

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Posted By tarbe

I am convinced of the value of good synthetics in...

I am convinced of the value of good synthetics in gear boxes, transmissions and differentials, primarily for the potential fuel economy boost.

In IDI diesels where you are making some pretty...

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