Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy
12-16-2010, 08:12 AM
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hmmm, that's the first I've heard of a Bosch replacement battery. How was the fit? Did you have to cut or alter the hold down clamp? Bosch is the king of sensors so I would hope they'd make a decent battery as well. You have the 4.2L, I can only assume if I got the battery for the 4.2L It should have plenty of ooomph for the 2.7.
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After more research there seems to be quite a few people who have gone with the Autozone Battery. Seems they list one for the 2.7L (94R-DLG) and a different one for the 4.2L (H8-DLG). The specs on their website seem to be similar:
94R-DLG - 730CCA - 912CA
H8-DLG - 760CCA - 950CA
H8 is $10 dollars cheaper.
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After more research there seems to be quite a few people who have gone with the Autozone Battery. Seems they list one for the 2.7L (94R-DLG) and a different one for the 4.2L (H8-DLG). The specs on their website seem to be similar:
94R-DLG - 730CCA - 912CA
H8-DLG - 760CCA - 950CA
H8 is $10 dollars cheaper.
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12-16-2010, 02:42 PM
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Well Autozone had the Castrol synthetic 0W-30 but only in quart sizes. $8 per quart x 8 quarts is $64 + $16 for the filter......is it really going to cost me $80 to change my oil?! I hit up two autozones but neither one had the 0W-30 in the 5 quart bulk size, only quarts.
Of course I'm used to the 3000 mile oil change my Chevy's and Nissan's have required, but the Allroad is more like 5000-7500? If so maybe it'll divide out a little better cause I'm stroking out right now he he
Of course I'm used to the 3000 mile oil change my Chevy's and Nissan's have required, but the Allroad is more like 5000-7500? If so maybe it'll divide out a little better cause I'm stroking out right now he he
12-18-2010, 02:54 PM
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After reading about the German Castrol I decided to change my '99 A4 2.8L over to it. Cleaned out my local AZ to get enough for the A4 and AR. In the past I had run Amsoil Euro 5w40 and it loved it, but it is $$$. Last change I decided to go cheap with Mobil 1 5w30 since it was on sale.
When I dumped the oil out of the A4 it was like water and valve train was a little noisy. I was amazed at how much the Mobil 1 sheared out of grade. After I put in the GC 0w30 the valve noise went away and idle got noticeably smoother (felt/sounded like my Amsoil). Think I might stick to the GC from now on and NEVER use Mobil 1 again. Changing the AR over to GC tomorrow.
When I dumped the oil out of the A4 it was like water and valve train was a little noisy. I was amazed at how much the Mobil 1 sheared out of grade. After I put in the GC 0w30 the valve noise went away and idle got noticeably smoother (felt/sounded like my Amsoil). Think I might stick to the GC from now on and NEVER use Mobil 1 again. Changing the AR over to GC tomorrow.
12-18-2010, 03:31 PM
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After reading about the German Castrol I decided to change my '99 A4 2.8L over to it. Cleaned out my local AZ to get enough for the A4 and AR. In the past I had run Amsoil Euro 5w40 and it loved it, but it is $$$. Last change I decided to go cheap with Mobil 1 5w30 since it was on sale.
When I dumped the oil out of the A4 it was like water and valve train was a little noisy. I was amazed at how much the Mobil 1 sheared out of grade. After I put in the GC 0w30 the valve noise went away and idle got noticeably smoother (felt/sounded like my Amsoil). Think I might stick to the GC from now on and NEVER use Mobil 1 again. Changing the AR over to GC tomorrow.
When I dumped the oil out of the A4 it was like water and valve train was a little noisy. I was amazed at how much the Mobil 1 sheared out of grade. After I put in the GC 0w30 the valve noise went away and idle got noticeably smoother (felt/sounded like my Amsoil). Think I might stick to the GC from now on and NEVER use Mobil 1 again. Changing the AR over to GC tomorrow.
12-19-2010, 06:36 AM
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Pepboys also carries Castrol 0w30 and they frequently have deal where you get 5 quarts and a filter for $25. I buy a set everytime at their store so I have 7-8 quarts on my shelves at any time.
12-19-2010, 08:36 AM
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Funny thing I just had a Pep Boys re-open down the street from me. THey were there, they went out of business for like 1-2 years, then they opened up another Pep Boys at the SAME exact location. It's kind of strange.