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Subject:Re: Mobil-1 shortage
From:John Rodgers
Date:Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:30:27 -0600

Jeffrey Lubin wrote:
> I want to change the oil in my wife's 2001 Volvo XC70  with 5w30 Mobil-1
> (vanagon content:  I also use Mobil-1 in my '86 weekender) and I find
> that NOBODY has it, due I'm told to hurricane damage in the Gulf.
> Anyone have recommendations for reasonable alternatives?
>
>
Check some of the oils used in the racing circuits like NASCAR. Those
guys ALL use synthetics, and each has their favorites, but you can bet
your bottom dollar which ever one they use, it's first class in performance.

I just hate switching because of chemical differences that affect the
seals on the engine.

John Rodgers
88 GL driver