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Anyone here using Motul?

With Mobil 1 15W-150 becoming either very expensive or unobtanium, I'm exploring other brands. I can get Motul 6100 for $35 delivered for a 5L jug. I'm checking on what 300V would cost. Anyone use this? Can I get away with the 6100 in my 993?

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I'm by no means an expert on oil, but I hope my mechanic is. I have a 73 911 with an RS motor in it and we've used Motul 15-50 300V in it for the past 5 years. I live in San Diego so our climate is warm.

Nick

PS I bought my car from the former CEO of Motul; I'll be he used the same oil!
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Thanks, but I suspect 300V is about twice as expensive as 6100. I'll know when the lady from Motul replies to my latest email.
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It seems Mobil 1 15W50 is getting harder to obtain in Canada as well ... I was looking into plan "B",let us know how the Motul 15W50 compares as far as zinc content and overall performance goes !

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You can buy Mobil 1 15-50 at advance auto parts 5 qts for $34, and a free filter(but I wouldn't use the Mobile1 filters on the p-car). So I now have a few years supply of filters for my daughters jetta and my truck.
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JMHO,

Motul 6100 is an excellent product and certainly a major cut above Mobil One.

300V is a real racing oil with a minimal detergent package. I don't think there is a better oil in the world, however street use requires frequent oil changes and that gets expensive.
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And Steve shuts down the debate. Motul 6100 it will be. Thanks!
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And for me too...I'm glad to know I've been using such a good oil for the past 6 years of. Expensive oil, but cheap insurance I suppose.
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Yeah,it seems i'll be going the Motul way as well next oil change ...
They stopped selling the 5 liter/down to 4.4 liter containers of Mobil 1 15W50 in Canada and the one liter bottles now go for almost $10.00 dollars ...

Nice to know that Steve from Rennsport recommends it !

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[Motul] 300V is a real racing oil with a minimal detergent package. I don't think there is a better oil in the world...
Red Line racing oil isn't any worse, is it?

Scott

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