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    Sep 26, 2005 1:05:11 AM

    ArthurY
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    Oil Choices

    I know that Porsche recommends Mobil 1 0W-40. Another synthetic, AMSOIL, purports to be BETTER than Mobil 1, citing several tests. http://www.tsadvancedsynthetics.com/

    I don't have the technological expertise to understand what these tables, charts, etc really mean. Any engineers here who can say whether AMSOIL's claims are true?

    Sep 26, 2005 2:56:29 AM

    Trundle_GT3
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    Re: Oil Choices

    There is a Technical Information bulletin that lists Engine Oils Approved by Porsche
    There are about two pages of listed companys but I don't see AMSOIL listed.

    Sep 26, 2005 7:09:02 PM

    Turbo 911
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    Re: Oil Choices

    I would trust your PORSCHE manual and use MOBIL 1 oil - AMSOIL's claims may be entirely for advertising - if AMSOIL are so good why aren't PORSCHE, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, etc. recommending it?

    Sep 26, 2005 8:16:08 PM

    SrfCity
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    Re: Oil Choices

    Just use the Mobil 1. Afterall they have to spend big bucks for the priveledge so you might as well cut them some slack
     
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