All-four-star M1 oils: 0W-40, 5W-50, and ESP 0W-30

[Gokhan]

According to ExxonMobil's oil-comparison tool, the only "all-four-star" Mobil 1 oils are Mobil 1 FS 0W-40, Mobil 1 FS X2 5W-50, and Mobil 1 ESP X1 0W-30. These oils are all European formulations. Note that Mobil 1 0W-40 has been permanently replaced by Mobil 1 FS 0W-40, which is very similar but thinner to be more fuel-saving.

So, you aren't getting an all-four-star Mobil 1 oil unless you are buying one of these three. Chances are that their viscosities are too thick for your engine-manufacturer's specs unless you own a European car or an old car. Always check your other oil requirements before using any of these.

https://mobiloil.com/en/product-catalog

 

[CT8]

Marketing works so well.

 

[CT8]

Marketing works so well. See below.

 

[skyactiv]

I wonder how many miles a 68' Volvo would go on Mobil1 0W40 vs Castrol dino?

 

[Gokhan]

Originally Posted By: CT8
Marketing works so well.

I don't think so. The stars are referring to additive concentrations, base-oil quality, and engine tests.

 

[Gokhan]

Originally Posted By: skyactiv
I wonder how many miles a 68' Volvo would go on Mobil1 0W40 vs Castrol dino?

You mean before it burns all the oil?

 

[CT8]

Marketing works so well. I'll buy Annual protection for almost twice the price of the 0w-40 and get almost the same benefits.

 

[69GTX]

Originally Posted By: CT8
Marketing works so well. I'll buy Annual protection for almost twice the price of the 0w-40 and get almost the same benefits.


If you factor in the $12 rebates, the difference in price is nearly 3X.

 

[Gokhan]

Originally Posted By: 69GTX
Originally Posted By: CT8
Marketing works so well. I'll buy Annual protection for almost twice the price of the 0w-40 and get almost the same benefits.

If you factor in the $12 rebates, the difference in price is nearly 3X.

Why make such a fuss about an oil that hasn't been made available yet? Once it's widely available, the price should be only slightly higher than that of EP, just as price of EP is slightly higher than that of vanilla M1.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: Gokhan
Originally Posted By: 69GTX
Originally Posted By: CT8
Marketing works so well. I'll buy Annual protection for almost twice the price of the 0w-40 and get almost the same benefits.

If you factor in the $12 rebates, the difference in price is nearly 3X.

Why make such a fuss about an oil that hasn't been made available yet? Once it's widely available, the price should be only slightly higher than of EP, just as price of EP is slightly higher than of vanilla M1.


That's what I think. Once it becomes more available my guess still remains at them pricing it between $34.99-$39.99 for a 5 qt. jug. Time will tell.

 

[Gokhan]

Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: Gokhan
Originally Posted By: 69GTX
Originally Posted By: CT8
Marketing works so well. I'll buy Annual protection for almost twice the price of the 0w-40 and get almost the same benefits.

If you factor in the $12 rebates, the difference in price is nearly 3X.

Why make such a fuss about an oil that hasn't been made available yet? Once it's widely available, the price should be only slightly higher than of EP, just as price of EP is slightly higher than of vanilla M1.


That's what I think. Once it becomes more available my guess still remains at them pricing it between $34.99-$39.99 for a 5 qt. jug. Time will tell.

It's also possible that AP may permanently replace EP at some point.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: Gokhan

It's also possible that AP may permanently replace EP at some point.


Yes, maybe. Time will tell.

 

[53' Stude]

Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: Gokhan

It's also possible that AP may permanently replace EP at some point.


Yes, maybe. Time will tell.


I honestly don't see that happening. How many people will pay $50 for oil?

 

[Jetronic]

Mobil 1 sells for $100 per jug in Europe. You're just catching up. We've had 20k oils and oci's for a while, but for 20k prices...