Yes, your indy is nuts. The 5W-40 weight is basically identical to Delvac-1, arguable the best diesel synthetic on the market, period. However, 15W-50 is not too thick, and if that makes you both happier, it would be a fine second choice. There is also a new 10W-40 variety that might be a good compromise. I'm waiting to see which if these three, if ANY, finally appear at Wal-Mart
Kaleb - sheesh, where the hell have you BEEN? We've had a number of threads on the T&S 5W-30 topic in the past 2 weeks. Short answer - they are renaming 5W-40 (what we want) to "Turbo Diesel Truck", and calling the 5W-30 "Truck and SUV". VERY confusing. I have not seen the 5W-40 on the shelf, at any store, as of yet. I'm still looking. For everyone else, yeah, Delvac-1 would be preferable, the deterrent there is cost, and it can be hard to find locally. Yeah, I know you can buy it via the internet, but with S&H costs it ends up being close to $30 per gallon (or $37.50 for 5 quarts, to compare to the Wal-Mart jugs). And at that price, we can buy Amsoil from Johnny Bee a lot cheaper! :) -Dave M. > ------------------------------ > Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 17:29:40 -0800 (PST) > From: Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] MY CAR (and what is going on with Mobil 1) > > > My Indy (who uses all M1 products) INSISTS that T&SUV/delvac 1/turbo > diesel truck is too thin for my car in MO, even in winter since it does not > get THAT cold. Is he just nuts? > > ON THE OTHER HAND, is M1 15W-50 TOO THICK to use in Western > Missouri winter, wearing out my engine further at start up? > > I do not have a leaking oil problem (I did until about 10,000 miles of M1 > 15W-50). > > Thoughts o' wise men? > > Chris
