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Question for the experts:
I just brought a tour with 45k miles, but i don't now which kind of oil was used in the past. What kind of risk implicate change to Mobil 1?
Any kind of leak or something else?
Thanks
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I switched my old 'tour to Mobil 1 at 90,000 miles. It had been using conventional prior to that. No leaks or problems from changing over.
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Originally posted by gabocar:
Question for the experts:
I just brought a tour with 45k miles, but i don't now which kind of oil was used in the past. What kind of risk implicate change to Mobil 1?
Any kind of leak or something else?
Thanks
None.
I switched at 50.
There used to be seal problems back in the early 70's, but those were quickly resolved.
Only other possibility is if you have a potential leak that is sealed with sludge. When the synth cleans off the sludge, your potential leak becomes real. First off, I don't believe your going in condition is one you really want to live with, and secondly, I don't think it's very likely with a 45k engine.
Function before fashion.
'96 Contour SE
"Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998
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Before owning my CSVT I had (3) Buicks that I bought used, an 87 GN, 89 LeSabre T-type and a 93 Park Avenue Ultra. They all had 80K+ miles on them and I switched over to Mobil 1 w/o any problems  During the winter monthes you might want to get 0w30 Mobil 1 to aid in start up, just to help things get warmed up on those cold winter mornings 
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Originally posted by brianl703:
I switched my old 'tour to Mobil 1 at 90,000 miles. It had been using conventional prior to that. No leaks or problems from changing over.
Me, too.
- Jim
Our yardbirds:
Belvedere, our '96 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0L ATX, 85,000 and going strong
Spencer, our '03 Chrysler PT Crusier, 2.4L ATX, 28,000 and just getting started
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I changed my 1991 BMW 535i over to Mobil-1 at 141,000 miles. Not a single problem or leak.
Just do it!
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