Mobil-1 Turbo Diesel 5W-40 Synthetic

dogdoc · 10-06-2008, 12:37 PM

Hey guys has anybody used this particular syn oil yet??
How do you like it? It looks similar to Rotella syn oil cost $4 more per gallon. Its not EC so should work, just checking before I buy it. using Rotella now and changing it annually. Thx

**schoeney** · 10-06-2008, 12:47 PM

Hi Doc,

I used the 15-50 Mobile 1 fully synthetic Non EC for cars ($4.75 per quart @ Wally World), but not the turbo diesel. Good luck.

macmac · 10-06-2008, 01:46 PM

schoeney, you got a deal on that oil. Yesterday i paid 6 and change for the same at walleyworld.. I have a qt of Amsoil on hand in 10-40 and that one goes in first this time of yea to thin the 15/50.

I have temps like +31 at night now, but still ride. I expect this Wed, to head to Md and want the oil changed today...

Doc that outta work for a winter engine oil I guess. I see no reason it won't. Oils for diesel are made to hold crud in suspention better than for gasoline engines, so it should work nicely since the lable doesn't say "EC".

dogdoc · 10-06-2008, 01:59 PM

mac I run my oil 1 change out per yr, change it in oct. last year I ran Rotella all year and fixing to change it out. Just wondering if the Mobile -1 turbo diesel 5-40 is any better than the Rotella 5-40 since Mobile 1 is suppose to be a gp4 oil or something like that and rotella is gp3. ?? Thx guy.

macmac · 10-06-2008, 02:27 PM

I don't know Doc. To me it seems like a matter of degrees. I change any kinds of oils I use apx each 3,000 to 4,000 miles.. On anything I own. I own a volvo turbo and with that you change the oil change the oil and change the oil, and if you don't you can kiss the turbo good by. This one has over 255,000 on it, and I don't think I can even buy one anymore.

Limp mode with a blown turbo unit is apx 30 mph tops.. So there is heavy incentive to not blow it up.

The only vehical I own that gets Full Syn is the Nomad.

The van gets Shell Rotella dino oils in 10w-40 with a bit of that Lucas mirical in a bottle since the engine rear main seal is OEM to 1986, and I don't want to change it.

The truck gets that same oil, and leaks from the OEM 2 piece rear main seal, and I am not going to fix it, or waste Lucas on a leak that big. I can live with that leak when all I do is plow here and go to the dump. No mirical in a bottle will fix it and I am too lazy to craw up under there and yank out that seal. The truck is 84' but the 4 bolt main engine is older, but I don't know how much older.

That engine is a trasistion engine from the time the dipstick was on the drivers side and moved to the pass side, and so for kicks I put in both dip sticks, and can check oil from either side. That messes up heads on kids who think they know something, and when they look I tell em to check both sides!

VulcanE · 10-07-2008, 11:30 AM

I was in the local WallyWorld yesterday and noticed that the Mobil-1 15w50 full synthetic was $20 even for a 5 quart jug......... That's $4 a quart!!!!!!!!

I may go pick up a couple of jugs before they change their minds

macmac · 10-07-2008, 11:55 AM

$26 in NH... Might be a real good idea.

H

dogdoc · 10-12-2008, 02:52 PM

Did an oil change/filter today to Mobil-1 15W-40 Turbo Diesel full syn and a Pure One filter. Also changed out the rear diff oil to Mobil-1 75W-90 full syn. Do NOT tighten the oil filters with a wrench, use only your hands. It was a bear to get off. Still havent found a good oil filter wrench after buying 2-3, that dont fit after applying torque. ??

mmartin · 10-12-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

Did an oil change/filter today to Mobil-1 15W-40 Turbo Diesel full syn and a Pure One filter. Also changed out the rear diff oil to Mobil-1 75W-90 full syn. Do NOT tighten the oil filters with a wrench, use only your hands. It was a bear to get off. Still havent found a good oil filter wrench after buying 2-3, that dont fit after applying torque. ??

Hey Doc
Get a strap wrench and see if you like it, I got 3 or 4 of them cup wrenches and a couple of the band type laying around here but the strap wrench works the best for any filter.

blowndodge · 10-12-2008, 11:42 PM

Doc, you'd be surprised how "loose" you can tighten that oil filter and it not leak! My filters can be twisted off by hand by a 10 year old and it never leaks! Once that rubber gasket hits the base, 1/2 turn and thats it. Comes off no problem!...

dogdoc · 10-13-2008, 09:24 PM

I believe that BD, I spun it till it stopped and then 1/2 turn by hand and I stopped. :-)

10-06-2008, 12:37 PM	#1
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Mobil-1 Turbo Diesel 5W-40 Synthetic Hey guys has anybody used this particular syn oil yet?? How do you like it? It looks similar to Rotella syn oil cost $4 more per gallon. Its not EC so should work, just checking before I buy it. using Rotella now and changing it annually. Thx Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-06-2008, 12:47 PM	#2
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Mobil-1 Turbo Diesel 5W-40 Synthetic Hi Doc, I used the 15-50 Mobile 1 fully synthetic Non EC for cars ($4.75 per quart @ Wally World), but not the turbo diesel. Good luck. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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10-06-2008, 01:46 PM	#3
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Mobil-1 Turbo Diesel 5W-40 Synthetic schoeney, you got a deal on that oil. Yesterday i paid 6 and change for the same at walleyworld.. I have a qt of Amsoil on hand in 10-40 and that one goes in first this time of yea to thin the 15/50. I have temps like +31 at night now, but still ride. I expect this Wed, to head to Md and want the oil changed today... Doc that outta work for a winter engine oil I guess. I see no reason it won't. Oils for diesel are made to hold crud in suspention better than for gasoline engines, so it should work nicely since the lable doesn't say "EC". __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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10-06-2008, 01:59 PM	#4
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Mobil-1 Turbo Diesel 5W-40 Synthetic mac I run my oil 1 change out per yr, change it in oct. last year I ran Rotella all year and fixing to change it out. Just wondering if the Mobile -1 turbo diesel 5-40 is any better than the Rotella 5-40 since Mobile 1 is suppose to be a gp4 oil or something like that and rotella is gp3. ?? Thx guy.
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10-06-2008, 02:27 PM	#5
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Mobil-1 Turbo Diesel 5W-40 Synthetic I don't know Doc. To me it seems like a matter of degrees. I change any kinds of oils I use apx each 3,000 to 4,000 miles.. On anything I own. I own a volvo turbo and with that you change the oil change the oil and change the oil, and if you don't you can kiss the turbo good by. This one has over 255,000 on it, and I don't think I can even buy one anymore. Limp mode with a blown turbo unit is apx 30 mph tops.. So there is heavy incentive to not blow it up. The only vehical I own that gets Full Syn is the Nomad. The van gets Shell Rotella dino oils in 10w-40 with a bit of that Lucas mirical in a bottle since the engine rear main seal is OEM to 1986, and I don't want to change it. The truck gets that same oil, and leaks from the OEM 2 piece rear main seal, and I am not going to fix it, or waste Lucas on a leak that big. I can live with that leak when all I do is plow here and go to the dump. No mirical in a bottle will fix it and I am too lazy to craw up under there and yank out that seal. The truck is 84' but the 4 bolt main engine is older, but I don't know how much older. That engine is a trasistion engine from the time the dipstick was on the drivers side and moved to the pass side, and so for kicks I put in both dip sticks, and can check oil from either side. That messes up heads on kids who think they know something, and when they look I tell em to check both sides! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-07-2008, 11:30 AM	#6
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Mobil-1 Turbo Diesel 5W-40 Synthetic I was in the local WallyWorld yesterday and noticed that the Mobil-1 15w50 full synthetic was $20 even for a 5 quart jug......... That's $4 a quart!!!!!!!! I may go pick up a couple of jugs before they change their minds __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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10-07-2008, 11:55 AM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Mobil-1 Turbo Diesel 5W-40 Synthetic $26 in NH... Might be a real good idea. H __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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10-12-2008, 02:52 PM	#8
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Mobil-1 Turbo Diesel 5W-40 Synthetic Did an oil change/filter today to Mobil-1 15W-40 Turbo Diesel full syn and a Pure One filter. Also changed out the rear diff oil to Mobil-1 75W-90 full syn. Do NOT tighten the oil filters with a wrench, use only your hands. It was a bear to get off. Still havent found a good oil filter wrench after buying 2-3, that dont fit after applying torque. ??
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10-12-2008, 11:42 PM	#10
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Mobil-1 Turbo Diesel 5W-40 Synthetic Doc, you'd be surprised how "loose" you can tighten that oil filter and it not leak! My filters can be twisted off by hand by a 10 year old and it never leaks! Once that rubber gasket hits the base, 1/2 turn and thats it. Comes off no problem!... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-13-2008, 09:24 PM	#11
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Mobil-1 Turbo Diesel 5W-40 Synthetic I believe that BD, I spun it till it stopped and then 1/2 turn by hand and I stopped. :-)
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