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Old 03-03-2010, 04:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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If I were to go from Royal Purple to Mobil 1 would I need to do engine flush?
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Old 03-03-2010, 04:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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No, you'll never get all the old oil out on the first drain. After your next oil change most of the remaining Mobil1 will be diluted to the point it is gone.
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If I were to go from Royal Purple to Mobil 1 would I need to do engine flush?
No...just a wallet flush!
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why would you choose mobil1? it is probably the worst of the synthetics...
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why would you choose mobil1? it is probably the worst of the synthetics...
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Go with Pennzoil Ultra…..it’s the full synthetic motor oil that Ferrari recommends!
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oops! take it easy on me, i am new here...

we have had this discussion many times on svtperformance, so i am sure you have here as well. but it's true, there are other readily available oils that you can buy at walmart that outperform mobil1...
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we have had this discussion many times on svtperformance, so i am sure you have here as well. but it's true, there are other readily available oils that you can buy at walmart that outperform mobil1...
Did you know that drinking urine can prevent cancer?

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