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Subject:Re: Engine oil
From:Tom C
Date:Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:30:15 -0400

How’d I miss this I’m subscribed to project farm too love that channel.
Thanks!

On Thu, Jul 21, 2022 at 9:21 AM Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> I moved to Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5w-40 with fantastic
> results... MPG increase by at least 1 mpg.
> 2.1L motor.
>
> Based on this review via Project Farm, I feel it will have a better life
> over time.
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWuKvnCq1js
>
> Jack
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Tom C
> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 8:40 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Engine oil
>
> Hey guys,
>
> Mobile 1 15w-40 is getting hard to find locally. What do you guys think of
> the diesel oils like this the shell rotella stuff like this
>
> https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-and-transmission-fluid/engine-oil/p/shell-rotella-t6-diesel-engine-oil-hd-full-synthetic-15w-40-1-gal/354130_0_0
>
> 32.99 for 5 quarts is way cheaper than the 9.99 a quart for the mobile 1. I
> don’t mind paying the extra but if this diesel oil is just as good may as
> well save a few bucks. Thanks for any comments. Peace tom
>
>