BayAreaScion

Gotta do my 20K service tomorrow so I went to get my oil and found this stuff. 0W30 Synthetic from Mobil 1 that exceeds 5W and 10W standards. So, I'm gonna give it a go. http://www.mobiloil.com/usa-english/...fuel_calc.html. Sweet calculator will help you estimate how much you can save at the pump annualy and over a 7 year period. Just thought I'd share

Sciond

I would go with Amsoil, Royal Purple or Redline synthetic they are all true synthetics.....Mobil1 has changed...not what it used to be

dqlostsoulz

iTrader: (3)

Yeh i just brought 0w20 for my 15000 oil change! See if the facts are true

BayAreaScion

Yeah, I have used Royal Purple, My buddy always swore by Amsoil and I have used Castrol SyntecandMobil 1 Synthetic. Honestly havent noticed any difference between the 3. Wont use conventional and In Anchorage synthetic was a real need. Does the TC use 5w20?

dqlostsoulz

iTrader: (3)

on my oil cap it says either 0w20 or 5w20

BayAreaScion

Cool!My Element used 5W20, I was unaware that the TC does as well..Good luck to both of us

BayAreaScion

Clue me in on the true synthetics thing here guys?

snowromance

mobil 1 says full synthetic on the jug... ?

HeathenBrewing

True syns are from a Group IV base stock, not a III base (like M1, PP, U.S. Castrol, etc).

Amsoil I know for sure is IV base, but its not that necessary to get caught up in the GIV vs GIII debates...just change it on a regular basis, that is what is more important.

HeathenBrewing

Linky no workie.

I never understood the "higher MPG claim" that 0w30 make, saying improved mileage over 5w30. At operating temps, they are both a 30 weight and that is where a very large percentage of your time driving is.

I ran 0w30 and say no measurable difference in MPG when compared to 5w30.

CBSIMONSEZ

You dont realize what can or worms you have just opened up here have you LOL

First, someone is going to tell you to use the SEARCH function

Me, thinking differently ill tell you that a fully synthetic oil is 100% man made. By going this route you are not putting dirt and other comtaminents into your engines internals. Synthetics usually have a higher viscosity as well.

I have used Mobil 1 for the better part of 17 years now and have had no problems. If its good enough for NASA its good enough for me. This news that Mobil 1 is no longer synthetic is just that ... new to me. I now use the extended life Mobil 1 and change my oil once a year using a quality Pure One ( blue box ) filter. Even at 8 ot 9K miles the color of the oil is still slightly darker and transparent.

Let the flogging begin.

snowromance

this is me repeatedly flogging you. *flog**flog**flog*

CBSIMONSEZ

But you didnt ask first.

jetblast

Mobil products work great in our jets.....just can't pull over if something burps at 35,000 feet.

HeathenBrewing

And you know this how?

That has nothing to do with real-world automotive applications anyway.

Using used oil analysis (UOA), M1 shows more engine wear when compared to PP in our motors. There is no truth to the generic statement, "the best oil is....". The only way to know for sure is with UOAs.

Sciond

yep

Sciond

yep again..better add pack

Sciond

been using Mobil since Delvac.... I wish they did not change

Sciond

I like 0W30 but I can't prove it has gained me any mpg

HeathenBrewing

I like it too, mainly for faster lubrication upon startup. I will most likly use it exclusively IF PP ever releases a 0w, and rumor has it that it is on its way, but I will believe it when I see it.

Im down to only 20 qts of PP 5w30, so I do hope they release it soon. And I do hope it goes on sale like the 5w30 is....$0.99/qt.