Audi Junkie: what's the difference between the M1 5w40 TDTs? I changed the oil in the Saab/GM 97X
11-02-2008, 11:03 AM
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Audi Junkie: what's the difference between the M1 5w40 TDTs? I changed the oil in the Saab/GM 97X
today, after getting 5 qts of M1 5w40 TDT from Advanced Auto with their $29 deal with filter yesterday... and, 2 of them say "new formula with SuperSyn" -- isn't that old formula? I didn't even notice when I was buying it.
Saab got quite the cocktail for its 5k (35k total) change of two 5w40 SuperSyn TDT, three 5w40 "regular" TDT, and 2 Extended Performance 5w30 that were on the shelf from the last oil change deal.
::shrugs:: better than dino oil at 3k changes, right?
BTW - You can get ANY synthetic oil with this deal because apparently M1 didn't ship any oils with this deal, so the shelves are empty.
Saab got quite the cocktail for its 5k (35k total) change of two 5w40 SuperSyn TDT, three 5w40 "regular" TDT, and 2 Extended Performance 5w30 that were on the shelf from the last oil change deal.
::shrugs:: better than dino oil at 3k changes, right?
BTW - You can get ANY synthetic oil with this deal because apparently M1 didn't ship any oils with this deal, so the shelves are empty.
11-02-2008, 02:30 PM
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There's a 5w-30 "Truck & SUV" that's the same SuperSyn base as other Mobil 1.TDT/D1 5w-40 is not
TDT is the only Mobil 1 that is not from the SS line. That is, if there is a TDT that says SuperSyn, it's new and is different than the TDT that's generic Delvac-1.
If you have TDT that says SS, it could better be mixed with other M1 SS oils. Get a whole fill of old TDT and use it all together. Mixing different additive packages is not good.
If you have TDT that says SS, it could better be mixed with other M1 SS oils. Get a whole fill of old TDT and use it all together. Mixing different additive packages is not good.
11-03-2008, 03:05 PM
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And when I was in WI Saturday, I saw a Farm & Fleet Supply...
frickin' nowhere Wisconsin and they had M1 0W-40 all over the shelves $4.99
I just had to see what really was in one of those stores. Not like I needed anything for a tractor or bailing supplies.
I just had to see what really was in one of those stores. Not like I needed anything for a tractor or bailing supplies.
11-03-2008, 07:18 PM
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not 5w30 SUV. the bottles clearly say SuperSyn and are the 5w40 TDT. they list different ratings.
Since I didn't notice until I already purchased it and was mid-change, it went in.
why is mixing diff add packages not good? I'm not draining unless Advanced Auto is willing to replace it. ...but, they only had 6 qts of M1 5w40 TDT -- so, I bet they just have 1 qt on the shelf.
from the M1 site (should've checked there first)
<i>How does the reformulated Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck differ from the version it replaces?
The new Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 has been upgraded to meet the latest industry requirements, API CJ-4 for 2007 and later models. It will also meet API SM for gasoline.</i>
this:<ul><li><a href="http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_Turbo_Diesel_Truck_5W-40.aspx">http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_Turbo_Diesel_Truck_5W-40.aspx</a</li></ul>
why is mixing diff add packages not good? I'm not draining unless Advanced Auto is willing to replace it. ...but, they only had 6 qts of M1 5w40 TDT -- so, I bet they just have 1 qt on the shelf.
from the M1 site (should've checked there first)
<i>How does the reformulated Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck differ from the version it replaces?
The new Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 has been upgraded to meet the latest industry requirements, API CJ-4 for 2007 and later models. It will also meet API SM for gasoline.</i>
this:<ul><li><a href="http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_Turbo_Diesel_Truck_5W-40.aspx">http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_Turbo_Diesel_Truck_5W-40.aspx</a</li></ul>