Does Mobil 1 brand motor oil still have the same formula as it did 2 years ago?
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Does Mobil 1 brand motor oil still have the same formula as it did 2 years ago?
I recently heard from a trusted mechanic that mobil 1 changed the formula of their synthetic motor oil. He said that they went with the cheaper process route and made their synthetic motor oil similar to Castrol Syntec. If this is true then Mobil 1 is no longer made from pure PAO stocks and they are just like Castrol Syntec, but they still kept their high price too.
Does anyone know for a fact if this is true?
Does anyone know for a fact if this is true?
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Re: Does Mobil 1 brand motor oil still have the same formula as it did 2 years ago? (keys)
cheaper process route
But the weird thing is that oil companies still use the "old" production cost breakdown when they market their products to retailers (more money this way of course).
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Re: Does Mobil 1 brand motor oil still have the same formula as it did 2 years ago? (jl74)
whoa this just in....
http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/showthread.php?s=433baab41512221ac2a1fb482488a192& threadid=104349&highlightil
read the posts from Bror Jace, he's the resident motor oil guru
Summary: Mobil 1 oil couldn't pass SJ to become SL oil. The new standard in oil is API SL/ILSAC GF-3. The new standard in oils results in:
Lower volatiliy = up to 40% less oil consumption, catalyst durability
Improved fuel economy & retention of fuel economy benefits = lower fuel costs, better air quality
Improved high temperature deposit control = piston ring cleanliness, longer engine life, improved turbocharger performance
Improved antioxidancy = cleaner engine, better oil pumpability, longer oil life
Mobil 1 brand oil(in it's supposedly superior state it's in) could not pass SJ class to becomes SL/ILSAC GF-3 certified. Bror Jace also had experience with Mobil 1 in his car and he experienced piston slap at 80,000 miles. This shouldn't have happened so early since he had been using mobil 1 ever since 10,000 miles.
http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/showthread.php?s=433baab41512221ac2a1fb482488a192& threadid=104349&highlightil
read the posts from Bror Jace, he's the resident motor oil guru
Summary: Mobil 1 oil couldn't pass SJ to become SL oil. The new standard in oil is API SL/ILSAC GF-3. The new standard in oils results in:
Lower volatiliy = up to 40% less oil consumption, catalyst durability
Improved fuel economy & retention of fuel economy benefits = lower fuel costs, better air quality
Improved high temperature deposit control = piston ring cleanliness, longer engine life, improved turbocharger performance
Improved antioxidancy = cleaner engine, better oil pumpability, longer oil life
Mobil 1 brand oil(in it's supposedly superior state it's in) could not pass SJ class to becomes SL/ILSAC GF-3 certified. Bror Jace also had experience with Mobil 1 in his car and he experienced piston slap at 80,000 miles. This shouldn't have happened so early since he had been using mobil 1 ever since 10,000 miles.
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Re: Does Mobil 1 brand motor oil still have the same formula as it did 2 years ago? (keys)
I can't see the article since I am not registered in HA.net.
Can you paste? Thanks
Can you paste? Thanks
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Re: Does Mobil 1 brand motor oil still have the same formula as it did 2 years ago? (jl74)
Here is one I found in our database at work.
APA Meeting: Slippery Subject: Mobil 1, Monday, March 25, Detroit Athletic Club.
PR Newswire, March 20, 2002 pDEW01220032002
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ExxonMobil has come up with a new formulation of its synthetic oil, Mobil 1. Dr. Bruce Crawley, based in Detroit, provides lubricant technical support to all of the vehicle manufacturers in the North American market. Crawley will explain the benefits and differences between this new Mobil 1 and its predecessors. Part of his address on the oily bits will cover new Mobil packaging which will help demystify viscosity grades for consumers. He is also available to answer any questions concerning synthetic and conventional oils in general.
Refreshments begin at 11:30 followed by lunch at noon. Mobil is our host. Remember that coats and ties are required at the DAC. Please park in the DAC garage.
Please RSVP to CONTACT: Rachelle Handschumacher, +1-313-277-5081, for Automotive Press Association.
APA Meeting: Slippery Subject: Mobil 1, Monday, March 25, Detroit Athletic Club.
PR Newswire, March 20, 2002 pDEW01220032002
Full Text
ExxonMobil has come up with a new formulation of its synthetic oil, Mobil 1. Dr. Bruce Crawley, based in Detroit, provides lubricant technical support to all of the vehicle manufacturers in the North American market. Crawley will explain the benefits and differences between this new Mobil 1 and its predecessors. Part of his address on the oily bits will cover new Mobil packaging which will help demystify viscosity grades for consumers. He is also available to answer any questions concerning synthetic and conventional oils in general.
Refreshments begin at 11:30 followed by lunch at noon. Mobil is our host. Remember that coats and ties are required at the DAC. Please park in the DAC garage.
Please RSVP to CONTACT: Rachelle Handschumacher, +1-313-277-5081, for Automotive Press Association.
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Re: Does Mobil 1 brand motor oil still have the same formula as it did 2 years ago? (keys)
Uh....well, I just bought some qts of Mobil 1 10w-30 earlier this week and it the back said it was API SL.
However, I too have heard from other boards that Mobil 1 isn't really all that and that it too isn't really "true" synthetic.
However, I too have heard from other boards that Mobil 1 isn't really all that and that it too isn't really "true" synthetic.
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Re: Does Mobil 1 brand motor oil still have the same formula as it did 2 years ago? (mickey513)
Though this article does not directly cover it, I believe it breifly runs over the subject http://www.bigskyoil.com/compare_oils/compare_oils.html HTH.
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Re: Does Mobil 1 brand motor oil still have the same formula as it did 2 years ago? (mickey513)
Yeah, I just went to Wal-Mart and checked out a lot of motor oils. Mobil 1 IS now API SL and ILSAC GF-3 certified. There were some older bottles of mobil 1 where it was API SJ and ILSAC GF-2. Actually many of the current motor oils are now API SL and ILSAC GF-3 certified. The only question now is: Is Mobil 1 still as good as before? What other synthetic oil brand is of good quality?
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