I think a part of the question regarding availability of Mobil 1 was availability of Mobil 1 15W50.  mcneely

---- Jim Lieb <jlieberie@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> This is kind of a late reply but I received an add from Advance Auto Parts
> for an oil change special. 5 quarts of mobil 1 and a filter for 32.99.
> That's 8.09 for the filter and 4.98/ea for the oil. here's a link.
>
> http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/content_motor-oil___?cm_mmc=ET-_-Promotions-_-Mar2-_-SW_SubWoof_Search
>
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 9:24 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > Thanks to all for the input.  Have a good weekend.
> > Michael in San Antonio
> > 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 4:42 AM, Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@cfu.net
> > >wrote:
> >
> > > We can still get the 15/50 Mobil 1 at Wally World up here in IA, but
> > > haven't checked the price lately, but last I looike3d it was still in
> > > the $22-25 range for the big jug..  I change oil once in the spring
> > > and once in the fall and I haven't exceeded the mileage numbers yet
> > > due to the price of gas.  I've switched to the Castrol Hi
> > > Mileage  10/40 oil and the Mobil 1 filter as per Dennis' research
> > > report he found(for filters anyway).  What's been hard to find is the
> > > thicker straight weight oils.  My Boston Bob motor has 130k on it and
> > > is approaching its 10 year anniversary.  No HG leaks yet, but
> > > compression is slipping and oil leaks preclude expensive oil in the
> > > crankcase.  Oil pressure is still well above the 10#/1k rpm number
> > however.
> > >
> > > DM&FS
> > >
> > >
> > > At 10:26 PM 3/4/2011, John Rodgers wrote:
> > >
> > >>  Yes, running these machines in really hot climes requires that higher
> > >> number oil. Down here in the Deep South that heat in summer is a
> > >> problem. I have been running Mobil 1 15W50 for several years but as of
> > >> late it has gotten hard to come by. First Walmart stopped carrying it,
> > >> and now it has gotten really "iffy" at the FLAPS in the area - plus the
> > >> price has gone up quite a bit. Four quarts is now like $32 plus bucks!!
> > >> But the difficult-to-find routine is the capper. I started considering a
> > >> change to another oil type/brand for my next oil change shortly and this
> > >> discussion is therefore fortuitous for me.
> > >>
> > >> John
> > >>
> > >> John Rodgers
> > >> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> > >> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> > >> Chelsea, AL
> > >> Http://www.moldhaus.com <http://www.moldhaus.com/>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jim in NW Pa.
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