Choosing an oil based on formula?

[LazyDog]

Hola,

My asthma is been kicking my butt and not able to sleep but this thought came to my mind.

Is it possible to just choose an engine oil based on its formulation and the desire application like turbo and none turbo cars.
I am considering using the Mobil EP, Pennzoil Ultra, and Valvoline EP for the wife's 21 Nx F Sport which is a turbo car. I am planning on doing 6 months oil changes regardless of miles.

Any other considerations?

 

[BobsArmory]

I think any of those 3 oils would be a great choice. Grab one and rest easy.

 

[Donald]

I would buy a name brand oil that meets the specs required by the car's engine. I prefer synthetic but not all cars require a synthetic.

But I don't see the need to select by formula. Unless maybe an older engine without a roller cam.

 

[Shel_B]

While I prefer M1 EP, all three are good choices. Have you given any thought to a Euro oil? I'd certainly suggest considering that approach.

 

[LazyDog]

So is the Euro oil formula more robust than the normal synthetic formula???

 

[Marcozi]

So is the Euro oil formula more robust than the normal synthetic formula???

Not necessarily. The are some great "US" brand oil, and some not so great Euro brand oils. It all depends on the oil requirements of the engine. Most US manufacturers us the American Petroleum Institute (API) specs. Most Euro brands have their own specs. As an example, BMW has "LL" specs. Which spec depends on the year and engine. Mercedes has it's own set of specs. My recommendation is to check your car's manual to see which set of specs are listed.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Hola,

My asthma is been kicking my butt and not able to sleep but this thought came to my mind.

Is it possible to just choose an engine oil based on its formulation and the desire application like turbo and none turbo cars.
I am considering using the Mobil EP, Pennzoil Ultra, and Valvoline EP for the wife's 21 Nx F Sport which is a turbo car. I am planning on doing 6 months oil changes regardless of miles.

Any other considerations?

Almost all of the oils on the shelf today are made for turbocharging. The only application specific passenger car motor oils that I know of are those formulated for antique vehicles.

 

[kschachn]

And where are you seeing oil formulations?

 

[Sandstorm]

Is it possible to just choose an engine oil based on its formulation

How can you know the exact formulation of any given oil as a consumer?

 

[LazyDog]

You made me check the owner's manual and it reads: Oil Grade, ILSAC GF-5 multigrade.

What is strange most of the manual mentions 0w-20 for oil but the oil cap has 5W-20.

 

[LazyDog]

I am just going by what some of you guy's are posting on oil analyzes. I am sure there can other items added to the formula that the analyzes does show.

 

[KrisZ]

There is no “oil formula”, but there are industry standards and certain specifications that an oil must meet. How an oil blender arrives at the final product is up to them, as long as it passes all the standards and spec requirements.

 

[LazyDog]

I took a walk down the Walmart oil section and it seems GF-5 is the Mobil 1 Advance Fuel Economy oil.