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David C · 22-07-2008

Originally Posted by downunder

I've been using Mobil1 full syn on my 2l TS for 7 years, and just opened it up to do a head gasket, and found that 3 exhaust cams are GONE. Experienced ALFA mechanics have told me this is because I haven't been using Selenia oil. Personally, I don't believe it. Several people have suggested that we should be using 10W-60 in all our engines. Does any one hve any similar stories.

What Mobil1 did you use?
There are many different versions.

22-07-2008	#15 (Post Link)
David C AO Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 9,906 Member car: 156 Selespeed sp3	Re: The wrong oil?????? HELP Originally Posted by downunder I've been using Mobil1 full syn on my 2l TS for 7 years, and just opened it up to do a head gasket, and found that 3 exhaust cams are GONE. Experienced ALFA mechanics have told me this is because I haven't been using Selenia oil. Personally, I don't believe it. Several people have suggested that we should be using 10W-60 in all our engines. Does any one hve any similar stories. What Mobil1 did you use? There are many different versions.