Is any body using it, Mobil says its safe as a 5-30 replacement and saves 2% on gas, is it safe on a 02, 4 cil, v40 with 55000m
0-30 Mobil 1
Oct 09, 2008
5 Replies
If it were my car I would use the weights recommended in the owners manual. A 2% improvement in mpg in the real world would be impossible to prove.
2% adds up over time.
The owners manual can't predict new and potentially superior products that may show up after the car is manufactured. The manual for my 240T recommends regular 10W30, but few would argue that synthetic is not a better choice for a car with an oil cooled turbocharger.
The Volvo dealer said its fine, 0-30 Mobil One was not made when my car came out. 2% would be easy for me since where I drive has kept my avg mpg the same.
ransley schrieb:
No problem at all. The engine of your V40 is very modern by any standards. You can use this very high grade synthetic oil. It will not only reduce fuel consumption it will also lengthen the expected life of the engine due to the better lubrification-properties when cold. Go for it.
Joerg
Excellent - the dealer is the best place to get a question like that answered.
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