Thread: Oil recommendations, sources, caution about alternatives
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Old 09-29-2005, 11:10 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by revo303
I was looking for Mobil 1 5W-40 and they had 0W-40.
From a previous post: "I spoke with Tony Shute at the LOG in Birmingham, Alabama last year about this and he was adamant that only 5-40 should be used."

If you are looking for Mobil 1 5W-40, look for it labeled as "Truck and SUV oil".
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