Ok...So I've been running Mobil 1 0W40 in the LX and LC. Due to the extended warranty requirements on the LX I have to maintain a 3mo/3000 mile oil change interval which I probably would anyway.
I had this interaction on MUD with Cary in the recent "filter size" thread:
The "noise" issue aside, would you other 80 series owners run something else than Mobil 1 0W40 due to the shorter oil change intervals? Honestly I always have a hard time meeting the 3mo/3000 mile interval on mileage. Typically I don't reach 3000 miles until 4-5 months because I have such a short commute each day (10 miles RT).
If the answer is yes what would you run or would you go with what Cary states to use (as I understand it he is the MUD oil "expert").
TIA
I had this interaction on MUD with Cary in the recent "filter size" thread:
Quote:
Originally Posted by corsair23
Cary,
I'm using Mobil 1 0W40 as recommended to me. Last change was maybe 2500 miles ago and done just before CM07 so less than 3 months ago. Will be changing the oil in the next few weeks despite many stating with synthetics you can go longer. My aftermarket warranty requires that I follow the 3 month/3000 mile rule so no biggie.
What is wierd is that I've owned the rig since last November and have never heard it make this noise before. First time I heard it was about 10 days ago on startup at a house up in Grand Lake CO (~8500') while on vacation. Seems wierd that I'm hearing it now
I'm guessing it is something else besides startup rattle. Given your intervals, I would suggest you consider going to the Rotella or Chevron Delo 15w-40 summer, and 5w-30 in the winter. There is no point running a synthetic for the short intervals, you are just spending unnecessary money.
Originally Posted by corsair23
Cary,
I'm using Mobil 1 0W40 as recommended to me. Last change was maybe 2500 miles ago and done just before CM07 so less than 3 months ago. Will be changing the oil in the next few weeks despite many stating with synthetics you can go longer. My aftermarket warranty requires that I follow the 3 month/3000 mile rule so no biggie.
What is wierd is that I've owned the rig since last November and have never heard it make this noise before. First time I heard it was about 10 days ago on startup at a house up in Grand Lake CO (~8500') while on vacation. Seems wierd that I'm hearing it now
I'm guessing it is something else besides startup rattle. Given your intervals, I would suggest you consider going to the Rotella or Chevron Delo 15w-40 summer, and 5w-30 in the winter. There is no point running a synthetic for the short intervals, you are just spending unnecessary money.
The "noise" issue aside, would you other 80 series owners run something else than Mobil 1 0W40 due to the shorter oil change intervals? Honestly I always have a hard time meeting the 3mo/3000 mile interval on mileage. Typically I don't reach 3000 miles until 4-5 months because I have such a short commute each day (10 miles RT).
If the answer is yes what would you run or would you go with what Cary states to use (as I understand it he is the MUD oil "expert").
TIA
