Is PP 5w30 a light 5w30 and comparing it to M1 0w30 is it close to the same thickness?
Comparing PP 5w30 to M1 0w30
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At 100c cSt the PP is around 10.3 and the M1 is around 11.0 according to the two spec sheets.
The M1 naturally has a little better cold weather performance because of the 0W rating.
The PP 5W-30 is a Group III base with some PAO in it and I believe the M1 0W-30 is mostly PAO.
If I were in Anchorage I would choose the Mobil 1 0W-30.
The M1 naturally has a little better cold weather performance because of the 0W rating.
The PP 5W-30 is a Group III base with some PAO in it and I believe the M1 0W-30 is mostly PAO.
If I were in Anchorage I would choose the Mobil 1 0W-30.
Either will serve you well. I agree with Johnny, the M1 will give you better cranking in AK.
Hope you did OK with this brutal winter.
Hope you did OK with this brutal winter.
PP is better in cold.
Originally Posted By: Ben99GT
Mobil no longer lists the pour point for M1 0W-30 (now packaged as AFE like their 0W-20).
Much like volatility, it's gone up a bit probably from the use of Group III.
I think Platinum is as good or better then Mobil 1.
Mobil no longer lists the pour point for M1 0W-30 (now packaged as AFE like their 0W-20).
Much like volatility, it's gone up a bit probably from the use of Group III.
I think Platinum is as good or better then Mobil 1.
I am considering using one of them, but is concerned over their ACEA ratings. PP 5w30 is A5/B5-04, M1 0w30 is only A1/B1 rated.
Real question is do the ratings mean anything?
M1 5w30 has many ratings, GM 4718, Accra HTO, Ford, etc, but still got bashed/beaten in wear protection. Valvoline Synpower 5w30 "claims" to be meeting GM4718, but is NOT on GM's approval list.
Real question is do the ratings mean anything?
M1 5w30 has many ratings, GM 4718, Accra HTO, Ford, etc, but still got bashed/beaten in wear protection. Valvoline Synpower 5w30 "claims" to be meeting GM4718, but is NOT on GM's approval list.
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Originally Posted By: Ben99GT
Mobil no longer lists the pour point for M1 0W-30 (now packaged as AFE like their 0W-20).
A 0W-X without a pour point quote. Was Bernie Madoff called in to consult on this?
Mobil no longer lists the pour point for M1 0W-30 (now packaged as AFE like their 0W-20).
A 0W-X without a pour point quote. Was Bernie Madoff called in to consult on this?
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