Where can I buy Mobile 1 5W-40?

[malves533]

I have a 2005 997 and am planning on changing my engine oil this weekend. Anyone have any idea where I can buy the recommended Mobile 1 5W-40? I live in the Burbank CA area. Thanks!

[venturawildes]

I have a 2005 997 and am planning on changing my engine oil this weekend. Anyone have any idea where I can buy the recommended Mobile 1 5W-40? I live in the Burbank CA area. Thanks!

I live in Ventura and bought my 5/40 at Carquest. I used the Diesel oil.

[mikes_box]

so its ok to use diesel oil?

[RFM]

Engine oils are more and more specific, i would only go with oils which are indicated in the approved oil list.

[JFP in PA]

Engine oils are more and more specific, i would only go with oils which are indicated in the approved oil list.

Porsche’s so-called approved list is the last place I would look for quality oils. Time, and time again, independent used oil tests have show what a load of crap their premier approved oil, Mobil1 0W-40, really is.

I would look for a10W-40 or 5W-40 full synthetic (we don’t use any Mobil 1 oils, or “0W-anything”, haven’t for years, and our customer’s cars are all the better for it) for the M96 engine, with ACEA A3, B3, & B4 ratings. There are plenty to choose from, and most are actually cheaper.

[White987S]

You could use Mobil 1's 5W50. Call or e-mail Mobil, and ask for a dist. in you area. They will sell directly to the public.

[jimso]

Diesel oil lubricates as well--or better than those designed for just gas engines. HOWEVER, diesel oil contains an additive that poisons the catalytic converter. If you live in a State that does not do smog inspections, you might get away with using diesel once. Continued use could cause a build-up in your converter and create unnecessary back pressure. Not a good thing.

[70Sixter]

Oddly a lot of the good stuff that protects engines can harm cats. Not just in diesel oils. JFP has good advice on the Euro ratings. I'd add API SL rating as a minimum and recommend SH or SJ as better choices. Some Porsche approved oils don't live up to these API numbers.

[halsyknox]

I can easly find 5W-30 full synthetic but not 5W-40. Is there much difference between the two or am I good to go with 5W-30?

[JFP in PA]

I can easly find 5W-30 full synthetic but not 5W-40. Is there much difference between the two or am I good to go with 5W-30?

5W-30 is a bit too thin, you should be using something that is "X"W-40. Look for a 10W-40 full synthetic with the right ACEA ratings.

[phillipj]

You should consider the Castrol Full Synthetic 5w-40 or 10w-40. Both are easy to find. ;)

The 5w-40 is on the Porsche approved list while the 10w-40 is not. B)

Edited January 6, 2010 by phillipj

[70Sixter]

5W-30 is a bit too thin, you should be using something that is "X"W-40. Look for a 10W-40 full synthetic with the right ACEA ratings.

+1

There is no Porsche approved 30 weight. Only 0W-40, 5W-40 and 5W-50 currently.

[JFP in PA]

You should consider the Castrol Full Synthetic 5w-40 or 10w-40. Both are easy to find. ;)

The 5w-40 is on the Porsche approved list while the 10w-40 is not. B)

What is on their vaunted “approved list” tends to be overly thin “W” weights that do not hold up well. 10W-40, from years of UoA’s collected on customer cars, is just fine……………

[Loren]

Please -- Back to the original posters question "Anyone have any idea where I can buy the recommended Mobile 1 5W-40? I live in the Burbank CA area."

This thread was about where to purchase not the value of one oil over another.

[PAULSPEED]

Why not try Pep Boys. There are alot of these stores in

the LA area.

Paul