Mobil One 5w50 stockist needed

[FourWheelDrift]

Can't find anyone with it in stock. (Halfords, MotorServ, local motorists centre....etc)

Does anyone in the local Northants/Beds/Bucks area know where there's a big pool of it?

I have it in there at the moment and just want to top it up, unless anyone suggests I can top it up with 15w50 without problems.

[iandbeech]

We use 15w 50 in ours 4WD. I don`t know for sure if it would be ok to mix different viscosities but would think it is as long as you are topping up synthetic with synthetic. I know the big is mixing synthetic with mineral.

[trooper1212]

iandbeech said:

I know the big is mixing synthetic with mineral.

Damn those semi-synthetics!

[loose cannon]

your local merc garage will have it on the shelf in the part's dept probably cost you though

[jimbro1000]

FourWheelDrift said:

Can't find anyone with it in stock. (Halfords, MotorServ, local motorists centre....etc) Does anyone in the local Northants/Beds/Bucks area know where there's a big pool of it? I have it in there at the moment and just want to top it up, unless anyone suggests I can top it up with 15w50 without problems.

The UK supply of Mobil1 is all 0W50 - end of story, if you want anything else (Mobil1 grades that is) you have to look at importing it.

So far the best alternative I've found is Shell Helix Ultra - works beautifully in the race turbo engine except it is so runny that it is really difficult to get a dipstick reading!

[FourWheelDrift]

Thanks for the replies.

After speaking to someone who know's his car oils (he's blood group A rhesus Sythentic) I'm going the 15w50 Motorsports route.



And I'm not sure what you mean about the UK's supply of Mobil 1 only being 0w50 Jimbro since the three places I visited today had the 15w50 in stock, in bulk too.

>> Edited by FourWheelDrift on Wednesday 25th August 18:32

[loose cannon]

ton's of 15w50 in stock at the garage i work at put 8 litre's in a sl55amg today

[stesrg]

5/50W is rare to find in GB but their is plenty in france

>> Edited by stesrg on Wednesday 25th August 21:46

[mustard]

Try your local Lotus dealer for 0/50w, as its what Lotus recommend for most models

>> Edited by mustard on Wednesday 25th August 20:52

[MrFlibbles]

Try here:

www.opieoils.co.uk/lubricants.htm

I'd be surprised if they can't meet your needs.

[jimbro1000]

I didn't even know Mobil1 came as a 15W50....
must be really out of touch...

[Bob the Planner]

stesrg said:

5/50W is rare to find in GB but their is plenty in france >> Edited by stesrg on Wednesday 25th August 21:46

In June the French changed to 5/40. Still at €32 for 4 litres I wosn't going to complain. I have given up stocking up with wine but now get 16l every time I cross the channel.

Bob

[jimbro1000]

Bob the Planner said:

In June the French changed to 5/40. Still at €32 for 4 litres I wosn't going to complain. I have given up stocking up with wine but now get 16l every time I cross the channel. Bob

Apparently all the best cheap plonk is in the UK now anyway - the french have started nipping across the channel to stock up in England because we get all the best stuff that they make....

Such irony

[opieoilman]

MrFlibbles said:

Try here: www.opieoils.co.uk/lubricants.htm I'd be surprised if they can't meet your needs.

Hey chaps thats a link to my my company there!

My name is Guy and we talk to many car clubs about advice and oil related issues. If I can be any of help to you guys or if you have any oil questions please ask.

Cheers

Guy.

[Mr E]

Fensport (www.fensport.com) sell Valvoline 5W50 fully synth @ £20 for 4 litres.

It's what I use.

[CraigAlsop]

opieoilman said:

Hey chaps thats a link to my my company there! My name is Guy and we talk to many car clubs about advice and oil related issues. If I can be any of help to you guys or if you have any oil questions please ask. Cheers Guy.

Hi Guy, so do you do any 5W50 Oils? (I had a quick scan of your site, but couldn't immediately see any)

[Mr E]

Mr E said:

Fensport (www.fensport.com) sell Valvoline 5W50 fully synth @ £20 for 4 litres. It's what I use.

But as discovered, it's not really fully synth.....