Best version of Mobil 1?

[Avery4]

I am doing an oil change today and am wondering: Do I go with Mobil Super Synthetic, Mobil 1, Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy, Mobil 1 High Mileage or Mobil 1 Extended Performance? Does the Mobil 1 High Mileage do anything that Mobil 1 Extended Performance does not?

 

[Hokiefyd]

What is your oil change interval? Unless you're pushing the limits of Extended Performance (12-15k miles for example), I'd buy the least expensive Mobil 1 variety...probably Mobil 1 or Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy.

 

[QuietPortage]

The varieties labeled Mobil 1 are top tier, although not all weights are available in all flavors.

What weight are you using, and what is the vehicle?

The HM variety will condition seals to stop or prevent leaks, and also has higher levels of additives.

 

[3800Series]

Match the oil to your application.

If your going 10k+ miles use Mobil 1 Extended Performance

If your going 5k-7.5k miles use Mobil Super Synthetic

If your going 5k-10k (on a high mileage car that leaks) is Mobil 1 High Mileage

If your going 5-10k and you wanna get the best fuel mileage use Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy (if the oil weight is recommended for your vehicle).

 

[userfriendly]

Go with the 5W40 SHC or 15W40 MX.
The 10W30 and 15W40 Elite last forever too.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: 3800Series
If your going 10k+ miles use Mobil 1 Extended Performance

Or Mobil 1 0w-40 since it carries official long life mfg approvals.

 

[Avery4]

I have 3 vehicles. The one I am asking about is a 2004 Honda Civic with 110,541 miles. I use 5w-20 oil. Should I switch to 0w-20? I read that it reduces cold start wear. Is that true?

 

[Chris Meutsch]

At this point you can do anything. That engine will last using gas station 10w30.

Your environment, driving habits and OCI's should determine your choice, not the car in this situation.

 

[surfstar]

That engine cares a lot less about the oil than you do.

Buy whatever is cheapest, that meets your specs. Look in the rebate/sale section and stock up. This will save you some cash, since you have 3 vehicles. Hoard when absolute steals are available.

 

[3311]

Ow40 or hm imo.

 

[QuietPortage]

Originally Posted By: Avery4
I have 3 vehicles. The one I am asking about is a 2004 Honda Civic with 110,541 miles. I use 5w-20 oil. Should I switch to 0w-20? I read that it reduces cold start wear. Is that true?

That is the theory. Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20 is the premium choice. If it's burning or leaking oil, Mobil 1 5w30 HM is what I'd use to start.

 

[Leonardo629]

I switch to Mobil 1 0W20AFE, and just follow the OLM.

 

[901Memphis]

I would use Mobil 1 High Mileage 5w20 if I had your Honda Civic.

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: Avery4
Mobil Super Synthetic, Mobil 1, Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy, Mobil 1 High Mileage or Mobil 1 Extended Performance


Any of these will work just fine. Any.

 

[HTSS_TR]

Originally Posted By: Avery4
Mobil Super Synthetic, Mobil 1, Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy, Mobil 1 High Mileage or Mobil 1 Extended Performance

Exxon/Mobil has 4 synthetic classes:

Mobil Super Synthetic
Mobil 1
Mobil 1 High Mileage
Mobil 1 Extended Performance

The Advanced Fuel Economy is just a marketing name of Mobil 1 0W20 and 0W30.

If Advanced Fuel Economy is an actual category then they would have:
Mobil 1 0W20 and Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w20
Mobil 1 0W30 and Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w30

 

[tig1]

I have been using Mobil 1 0w20 Advanced Fuel Economy for several years now and my engines perform and appear to be like new with 10K OCIs. 0-20 or 0-30 will
serve you well.