2010-07-20T00:29:58Z http://www.451s.com/forum/topics/1912846:Topic:38228?feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:www.451s.com,2010-04-22:1912846:Comment:77339 2010-04-22T16:11:20.521Z Bill Navarre

0W40 Mobil ! Synthetic oil<br /> <br /> Fram has an oil filter available for the 2008 Smart=PH6607

0W40 Mobil ! Synthetic oil<br /> <br /> Fram has an oil filter available for the 2008 Smart=PH6607 tag:www.451s.com,2010-02-01:1912846:Comment:70347 2010-02-01T16:15:46.387Z Barry Milberg

If hitch is in back of the filter, it will certainly protect it while backing up, but not while moving forward.

If hitch is in back of the filter, it will certainly protect it while backing up, but not while moving forward. tag:www.451s.com,2010-01-30:1912846:Comment:70308 2010-01-30T00:41:11.224Z TnPD

I finally got around to taking a pic of the hitch, and how it would protect a larger oil filter.<br /> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0STSbQAS78ctOTbCUyigdmAPxBuLlQQ1Hr-WjpjUPhUX*voSdFbaIwffA7o5F4V1jt8*iUNWrlIqtrS68oaJ9KomUnkjMpbo/RL293355.JPG" alt=""/></p>

I finally got around to taking a pic of the hitch, and how it would protect a larger oil filter.<br /> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0STSbQAS78ctOTbCUyigdmAPxBuLlQQ1Hr-WjpjUPhUX*voSdFbaIwffA7o5F4V1jt8*iUNWrlIqtrS68oaJ9KomUnkjMpbo/RL293355.JPG" alt=""/></p> tag:www.451s.com,2010-01-17:1912846:Comment:69623 2010-01-17T02:20:21.406Z mr bad example

yeah, probably putting a bigger load on the engine @4250rpms, wind resistance increases at the square of the speed, the smart is loafing along at 3000rpms @ 60mph, that's why the smart gets over 50mpgs @ 55mph on a level road and drops to the high 30's @ 75mph. i'll have to check engine loads at different speeds with my SG2, i usually have it monitoring RPMS GPH coolant temp and MPG. i rarely exceed 60mph in my daily commutes and my avg speeds are between 23-35mph for my trips.

yeah, probably putting a bigger load on the engine @4250rpms, wind resistance increases at the square of the speed, the smart is loafing along at 3000rpms @ 60mph, that's why the smart gets over 50mpgs @ 55mph on a level road and drops to the high 30's @ 75mph. i'll have to check engine loads at different speeds with my SG2, i usually have it monitoring RPMS GPH coolant temp and MPG. i rarely exceed 60mph in my daily commutes and my avg speeds are between 23-35mph for my trips. tag:www.451s.com,2010-01-16:1912846:Comment:69616 2010-01-16T23:54:37.458Z Brabus007

In the Horsepower Comparison Chart below you will see that the Smart recommended Mobil 0 W-40 is the smart oil for your Smart...<br /> <br /> ~Oils Against Oils~I think you guys will like the read~<br /> <a href="http://www.performanceoilnews.com/oils_against_oils.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.performanceoilnews.com/oils_against_oils.shtml</a><br /> <br /> Note: I changed my Mobil 0 W-40 oil at 5000 miles because it was Black (carbon~fuel & Oil by-products), and oil analysis test said it had sheared to 0 W-30 (all oi…

In the Horsepower Comparison Chart below you will see that the Smart recommended Mobil 0 W-40 is the smart oil for your Smart...<br /> <br /> ~Oils Against Oils~I think you guys will like the read~<br /> <a href="http://www.performanceoilnews.com/oils_against_oils.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.performanceoilnews.com/oils_against_oils.shtml</a><br /> <br /> Note: I changed my Mobil 0 W-40 oil at 5000 miles because it was Black (carbon~fuel & Oil by-products), and oil analysis test said it had sheared to 0 W-30 (all oil shears)... That told me its coming out... I will change my oil every 5000 miles... NOT Smart's Recommended 10,000... A smart engine is a hard working "Little Thumper"... Maybe my 85 MPH on the Free-Way is Hard Working...???<br /> I also put the Mobil Oil Filter for the Smart on to, because its rated better than the Stock Smart Filter... I bought it all at Advance Auto Parts...<br /> Note: It took 3 Qt. and 18 oz. to top it off.... tag:www.451s.com,2010-01-16:1912846:Comment:69600 2010-01-16T21:33:23.832Z TnPD

So a bit bigger, and I would like to add that I have installed a Hitch on my SMART, and the hitch does a great job of protecting the oil filter, motor, and other bits. So, if the bigger filter concerns you, put a hitch on.

So a bit bigger, and I would like to add that I have installed a Hitch on my SMART, and the hitch does a great job of protecting the oil filter, motor, and other bits. So, if the bigger filter concerns you, put a hitch on. tag:www.451s.com,2009-03-31:1912846:Comment:59657 2009-03-31T18:02:15.495Z HCA

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Don't like the way it looks?

Don't like the way it looks? tag:www.451s.com,2009-03-09:1912846:Comment:58386 2009-03-09T20:41:01.634Z Leon

"if road debris poked a hole into a filter that is much closer to the ground "..<br /> <br /> It can happend to ANY size of filters. But I never see it happend yet even a single time.<br /> <br /> I just don't like how the original filter looks like. It's way to small. I live in San Diego and we have no snow here, and we do have here a very nice roads and freeways.

"if road debris poked a hole into a filter that is much closer to the ground "..<br /> <br /> It can happend to ANY size of filters. But I never see it happend yet even a single time.<br /> <br /> I just don't like how the original filter looks like. It's way to small. I live in San Diego and we have no snow here, and we do have here a very nice roads and freeways. tag:www.451s.com,2009-03-07:1912846:Comment:58271 2009-03-07T18:41:08.230Z Gary

I have done many changes of oil and filter on my smarts...I do it @ the 1,200 - 1,500 range for the first one and go about 5,000 after that. I let one go to 7,500 to see what the oil looked like and was not happy. Will stick with 5,000 mile intervals.<br /> <br /> <i><b>I use only, ONLY smart original equipment filters</b></i>. They are made by Mitsu, the engine manufacturer, look VERY high grade to me, and cost $12. If I do 3 to 4 oil changes on my daily driver smart (18,000 mi/yr) and 1 or 2 oil changes o…

I have done many changes of oil and filter on my smarts...I do it @ the 1,200 - 1,500 range for the first one and go about 5,000 after that. I let one go to 7,500 to see what the oil looked like and was not happy. Will stick with 5,000 mile intervals.<br /> <br /> <i><b>I use only, ONLY smart original equipment filters</b></i>. They are made by Mitsu, the engine manufacturer, look VERY high grade to me, and cost $12. If I do 3 to 4 oil changes on my daily driver smart (18,000 mi/yr) and 1 or 2 oil changes on my newest smart that I intend to save and upgrade, I will have saved about $36 per year as opposed to non-smart filters. $36 bucks JUST AIN'T worth the trouble that a gypsy brand filter could cause. How would you like to have your car towed to the dealer with no oil pressure and try to explain why you used sub-standard parts?...ESPECIALLY if road debris poked a hole into a filter that is much closer to the ground than the tiny Mitsu one. You'd be like: "Uhhh, the Honda filter looked prettier 'cause its blue!"<br /> <br /> By the way, Mr. Bad...skip spending the money on beer and go back on your meds...