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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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I have used the search feature on the sit and couldn't find what I am looking for. I have seen alot of people say they use mobile 1 75w 90 in the primary. My question is do the friction modifiers in that cause any issues or unwanted slippage? Sorry once again for another oil related question.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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Forgot to say this. My reason for asking is that I have half a case of royal purple 75w 90 it also has the friction modifiers in it.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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I have the mobile 1 75w90 in mine. I have no slippage.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 06:20 AM
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The amount of friction modifier (moly) in Mobil-1 75w-90 is very low, and is in what is considered within the safe zone for wet clutches. I've used it for 60,000 miles and had no problems.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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in primary?



Originally Posted by txhdguy
I have used the search feature on the sit and couldn't find what I am looking for. I have seen alot of people say they use mobile 1 75w 90 in the primary. My question is do the friction modifiers in that cause any issues or unwanted slippage? Sorry once again for another oil related question.
 
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