Oil weights?
10-08-2005, 09:01 AM
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Oil weights?
My 2005 525's call for 25w-40, but I can't find it around.
I've been using Mobile 1 oil and filters.
Can I substitute 15w-50 in a warm climate?
Thanks for the input... Jerry
I've been using Mobile 1 oil and filters.
Can I substitute 15w-50 in a warm climate?
Thanks for the input... Jerry
Re: Oil weights?
10-08-2005, 10:30 AM
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Re: Oil weights?
Originally Posted by Jnewton
My 2005 525's call for 25w-40, but I can't find it around.
I've been using Mobile 1 oil and filters.
Can I substitute 15w-50 in a warm climate?
Thanks for the input... Jerry
I've been using Mobile 1 oil and filters.
Can I substitute 15w-50 in a warm climate?
Thanks for the input... Jerry
In synthetic oils a multi-vi is acceptable as the oil has better film strength and resists heat and are good for average type offshore use. If you run hard, have hopped up mills or race...then a premium synthetic is best as they most resist breakdown.
10-09-2005, 11:03 AM
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Re: Oil weights?
Originally Posted by Hydrocruiser
In warm climates a straight weight conventional is a must. The 25W-40 is a straight weight blend and is similar in many respects to a straight weight 40.
In synthetic oils a multi-vi is acceptable as the oil has better film strength and resists heat and are good for average type offshore use. If you run hard, have hopped up mills or race...then a premium synthetic is best as they most resist breakdown.
In synthetic oils a multi-vi is acceptable as the oil has better film strength and resists heat and are good for average type offshore use. If you run hard, have hopped up mills or race...then a premium synthetic is best as they most resist breakdown.
Thanks... that's all great information. But... can I substitute the available Mobile 1 synthetic 15w-50 for the factory recommended 25w-40?
I read an earlier thread where you recommended Mobile 1 fully synthetic. This stuff is what they call their extended mileage full synthetic.
I plan to do a few poker runs durning the year, but mostly I run around at half throttle with the family.
Thanks again for the advice.
10-09-2005, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Jnewton
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Thanks... that's all great information. But... can I substitute the available Mobile 1 synthetic 15w-50 for the factory recommended 25w-40?
I read an earlier thread where you recommended Mobile 1 fully synthetic. This stuff is what they call their extended mileage full synthetic.
I plan to do a few poker runs durning the year, but mostly I run around at half throttle with the family.
Thanks again for the advice.
Thanks... that's all great information. But... can I substitute the available Mobile 1 synthetic 15w-50 for the factory recommended 25w-40?
I read an earlier thread where you recommended Mobile 1 fully synthetic. This stuff is what they call their extended mileage full synthetic.
I plan to do a few poker runs durning the year, but mostly I run around at half throttle with the family.
Thanks again for the advice.
Many use the 15W-50 Mobil-1 and like it in place of any conventional oil. The thought today is that all fully synthetic oils outperform any conventional oils.
In a Poker Run where you are at WOT for a lot of time and running quite hard.. I personally would use a 20W-50 Premium Synthetic such as Mobil-1 V-Twin...Amsoil Synthetic Racing..Redline..RP Racing...Swepco...Alisyn..for that particular event.
10-09-2005, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jnewton
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Thanks... that's all great information. But... can I substitute the available Mobile 1 synthetic 15w-50 for the factory recommended 25w-40?
I read an earlier thread where you recommended Mobile 1 fully synthetic. This stuff is what they call their extended mileage full synthetic.
I plan to do a few poker runs darning the year, but mostly I run around at half throttle with the family.
Thanks again for the advice.
Thanks... that's all great information. But... can I substitute the available Mobile 1 synthetic 15w-50 for the factory recommended 25w-40?
I read an earlier thread where you recommended Mobile 1 fully synthetic. This stuff is what they call their extended mileage full synthetic.
I plan to do a few poker runs darning the year, but mostly I run around at half throttle with the family.
Thanks again for the advice.
Many use 15W-50 Mobil-1 EP and like it in place of any conventional oil. The thought today is that all fully synthetic oil outperform any conventional oils.
In a Poker Run where you are at WOT for a lot of time and running quite hard.. I personally would use a 20W-50 Premium Synthetic such as Mobil-1 V-Twin...Amsoil Synthetic Racing..Redline..RP Racing...Swepco...Alisyn..for that particular event.
A Premium Synthetic oil handles heat and shear about 30% better than a conventional synthetic. A nice edge of extra protection to have if you ask me when you have a lot of "WOT stick time" in an offshore boat.
