Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 07:11:51 -0400 From: <capitalistnopsamnet> Subject: Re: New 9000CD turbo owner - many questions
Patrick Rivas wrote in message <3553CDE0.7629937Dnopsamcom>... >I just picked up a '91 9000CD turbo with 69K miles on it. The car is in >excellent shape. Congratulations! I would like to change the oil and go to Mobil 1, but I >don't know what weight oil to use. Living in Maine I use 10W-30 Mobil 1 in my '94 CSE. It is just fine. If you live south of the 40th parallel, you may wish to go to 15W-50 Mobil one in the warmer months. >Where can I get the oil filters? The dealer works just fine for me. They cost me about $4. ea. and I found NAPA/Wix filters to cost $6 - 7 ea. OEM is always better if potential to failure is an issue. >Is the dealer the only source for oil and air filters? Available just about anywhere. >I have gotten over 200K miles out of another turbo(Dodge Shadow) and assume >this car will surpass that with the same or better care. Any >information will be appreciated. Depends on the previous maintenance, but probably. fred