anyone use mobil 1 extended performance oil on the a8?

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09-09-2005, 10:48 AM

deml0

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anyone use mobil 1 extended performance oil on the a8?

wondering what mobil 1 or other oil folks use for older model year or higher mileage a8. does anyone have experience or opinions about using mobil 1 extended performance?

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09-09-2005, 01:22 PM

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IMHO, Mobil 1 Extended Performance 10w-40 would be a great choice, but ...

It's so new, no one will have any long term experience with it.<ul><li><a href="http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_Extended_Performance.asp">Mobil 1 EP specs</a></li></ul>

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09-09-2005, 09:49 PM

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I dont know how knowledgable the guys at my local auto parts store are, but heres what they told me

The 5000 mile formula is their regular synthetic, the 7500 is slighty better and the 10k formula was their true upgraded oil. I dont know if its true or not Im just repeating what they told me.

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09-09-2005, 10:16 PM

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Here's my understanding

Mobil 5000: a normal non-synthetic dyno oil
Mobil 7500: a dyno/synthetic blend
Mobil 1: the previous full synthetic, good stuff, and still available
Mobil 1 EP: Mobil 1 with a heavier additive package<ul><li><a href="http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Oils.aspx">Mobil Oils</a></li></ul>

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