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Sep 29, 2012 | 11:33 AM

stevepaa

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oil in 2001 xk8

Just picked up a 2001 xk8 and was going to use the regualr mineral 5w-30 for a change like i used for the 2000 xk8 when I see this sticky on the shock tower.

Anyone else seen this?

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Sep 29, 2012 | 11:36 AM

abonano

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Um... "only use Mobil 1 synchetic oil" - I would use if you have any kind of powertrain warranty left on your vehicle, otherwise, its your choice..

Sep 29, 2012 | 11:37 AM

Norri

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I'd guess that someone who sells Mobil 1 stuck it there during an oil change.

Use what you are comfortable with and complies with the handbook specs.

Oct 1, 2012 | 10:08 AM

randyb

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Norri

I'd guess that someone who sells Mobil 1 stuck it there during an oil change.

Use what you are comfortable with and complies with the handbook specs.

Totally Agree!!

Oct 1, 2012 | 10:22 AM

GGG

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Warm the sticky with a hair drier and peel it off carefully to avoid damaging the paint.

Then you can safely use any oil you like.

Graham

Oct 1, 2012 | 10:39 AM

XKR Brian

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Agreed someone stuck that on there. Mineral oil is fine even on my XKR.

Oct 1, 2012 | 12:20 PM

Mikey

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Agree with the posts above. Your owner's manual trumps whatever silly sticker a previous owner put under the hood. Use the oil that makes you happiest.

oil in 2001 xk8

oil in 2001 xk8

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