You are missing the point, David. Mobil 1 15-W-50 does NOT get thick at -20F. Those of us who use Mobil 1 were using the 15-W-50 until they came out with the 5-W-40 recently. Trust me, my 240D "turned over" w/ 15-W-50 as if the outside air temp was summer like.
On 8/23/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Curt Raymond wrote: > > If you lived in a 3rd floor walkup in an area where it got to -20f a > > couple times a year you'd think different. > > Ever try to pour 15w40 conventional oil at -20f? Its like thick honey. > > Mobil 1 5w40 is still oil, which do you think is going to make it to the > > bearings faster? > > I don't find it exactly shocking that a 15W oil is thicker than a 5W oil > in cold weather! > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
