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Two different vehicles have joined my family recently and I was wondering what you guys thought about the repurcussions of switching them to Mobil 1 full synthetic.
2000 Ford Explorer, with a straight 6 cyl, 64,000 miles
2000 Ford Focus, Zetec 4-cyl, 56,000 miles
Do you guys think this is a safe switch for either, both, neither?
Thanks very much.
-Dylan
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I was just shown this the other day, altho I shoulda checked it out when I started using it after 90Kms. Mobil1
1992 Ford Escort LX-E
-Tracer LTS spoiler
-GT Grille
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Clicky Which engine do you have in the explorer? is the overhead cam V6 or the regular 4.0L V6?
My Cars
1999 Silver Frost SVT - 80,000km #2603/2760 Aug. 10, 1999.
1996 Mercury Mystique LS V6 MTX - retired @ 323,151km.
1995 Ford Contour V6 MTX-sold @ 214,000km
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Ryan
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I have no life
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Both of those are relatively low mileage, feel free to switch.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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I am not sure, it's my dad's.. Does it matter? (for this question)
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Originally posted by Cris'pus:
Mobil1
from that link:
"Myth: Mobil 1 will leak out of the seals of older cars.
Reality: Mobil 1 does not cause leaks. In fact, new Mobil 1 with SuperSynâ?˘ was tested in dozens of industry standard and OEM tests to prove its seal performance. It is fully compatible with the elastomeric materials from which all automotive seals and gaskets are made.
ExxonMobil engineers are wary of conventional oils that tout their use of additional seal-swelling agents. With extended use, these agents can over-soften engine seals, resulting in leaks. More to the point, an oil additive will not rejuvenate worn or damaged seals. The damaged seal may have been caused by a worn rotating metal component in the engine.
If an older engine is in good condition and does not have oil leaks, Mobil 1 with SuperSynâ?˘ provides the same advantages as when used in a new engine. ExxonMobil recommends taking measures to repair the leaks, then using Mobil 1 with SuperSynâ?˘. ExxonMobil also always recommends following the automobile manufacturer's manual for the proper oil to use."
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sounds to me like they say you're ok as long as you don't have existing leaks.
Kim
1995 Contour GL
Needs less "needs more"
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I was told by someone at SVT (called the 1-800 #) and he told me to wait till 6K and I did. Along with that, I was also told not to take it over 3K for the first 2,000 miles and I did that as well  
"THEE" Roger R
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Zippy Zetec on his last legs.
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you will probably notice a rather large jump in gas mileage. i know i did, went from 180 MPT city to about 250 MPT city (odo said 250 when i filled but i probably had a gallon or so left)
Regards, Cole.
Relegating to troll status sometime this week.
New Whip: 1990 Lexus ES250.
Old Hotness: 1995 GL MTX Zetec *IN TRIAGE*
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I just switched my '95 V6 contour to Valvoline Synpower at 103 kilomiles. No issues.
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