Even though I'm a fan of Redline and Mobil 1, I'm wondering if Mobil 1 0W-20 is the best oil for our 2004 Element?
Mobil 1 0W-20 may not be the perfect oil. since it has a HTHS of 2.65 it may not be best for high temps and hard driving over long steep mountain passes.
I may have to rethink Mobil 1 0W-20 in the 2004 Element, I'll wait until the first Used Oil Analysis comes in.
Maybe, I'll have to mix 3qts Mobil 1, 0W-20 (HTHS 2.65) (cSt 8.4 @100 C ) and 1qt Mobil 1, 0W-40 (HTHS 3.6)(cSt 14.3 @100 C ) ?
That should equal HTHS of 2.86 and a (cSt 9.875 @100 C ) This would make it a 0W-20 near the very top of the 20 weight range for viscosity and bring the HTHS over 2.8.
Or, maybe I should just go with Redline 5W-20 HTHS 3.3 (cSt 9.1 @100 C ) ?
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/NAUSENPVLMOMobil1_0W-20.asp
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil1_0W-40.asp
http://redlineoil.com/pdf/4.pdf
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MC 5W-20 is looking better.
http://motorcraft.com/standard.asp?T=2&M=44&PageID=74
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Motorcraft® motor oil.
Motorcraft® Quality
Motorcraft® 5W-20 is a premium motor oil blended using synthetic and mineral oil base stocks manufactured via a process called “hydrocracking”. This process rearranges the molecules, freeing them of impurities and making them more durable and resistant to breakdown. Motorcraft® 5W-20 dramatically outperforms and outprotects conventional motor oils. Specially tailored additives are included to:
- Reduce friction
- Minimize engine deposits and wear
- Protect against high temperature oxidation and low temperature thickening, rust, corrosion and foaming
SAE Grade 5W-20
API Service SJ / EC
Gravity, ºAPI 35.0
Specific Gravity, @ 60ºF (15.5ºC) 0.852
Density, lb/gal 7.10
Flash Point, COC, ºF(ºC) 365(185)
Viscosity:
cSt @ 40ºC 49
cSt @ 100ºC 8.8
Viscosity Index 161
HT/HS Viscosity, cP @ 150ºC 2.65
Pour Point, ºF(ºC) -49 (-45)
Sulfated Ash, Wt. % 0.94
Total Base Number (TBN) 7.5
ASTM Color 4.0
Mobil 1 0W-20 may not be the perfect oil. since it has a HTHS of 2.65 it may not be best for high temps and hard driving over long steep mountain passes.
I may have to rethink Mobil 1 0W-20 in the 2004 Element, I'll wait until the first Used Oil Analysis comes in.
Maybe, I'll have to mix 3qts Mobil 1, 0W-20 (HTHS 2.65) (cSt 8.4 @100 C ) and 1qt Mobil 1, 0W-40 (HTHS 3.6)(cSt 14.3 @100 C ) ?
That should equal HTHS of 2.86 and a (cSt 9.875 @100 C ) This would make it a 0W-20 near the very top of the 20 weight range for viscosity and bring the HTHS over 2.8.
Or, maybe I should just go with Redline 5W-20 HTHS 3.3 (cSt 9.1 @100 C ) ?
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/NAUSENPVLMOMobil1_0W-20.asp
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil1_0W-40.asp
http://redlineoil.com/pdf/4.pdf
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MC 5W-20 is looking better.
http://motorcraft.com/standard.asp?T=2&M=44&PageID=74
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Motorcraft® motor oil.
Motorcraft® Quality
Motorcraft® 5W-20 is a premium motor oil blended using synthetic and mineral oil base stocks manufactured via a process called “hydrocracking”. This process rearranges the molecules, freeing them of impurities and making them more durable and resistant to breakdown. Motorcraft® 5W-20 dramatically outperforms and outprotects conventional motor oils. Specially tailored additives are included to:
- Reduce friction
- Minimize engine deposits and wear
- Protect against high temperature oxidation and low temperature thickening, rust, corrosion and foaming
SAE Grade 5W-20
API Service SJ / EC
Gravity, ºAPI 35.0
Specific Gravity, @ 60ºF (15.5ºC) 0.852
Density, lb/gal 7.10
Flash Point, COC, ºF(ºC) 365(185)
Viscosity:
cSt @ 40ºC 49
cSt @ 100ºC 8.8
Viscosity Index 161
HT/HS Viscosity, cP @ 150ºC 2.65
Pour Point, ºF(ºC) -49 (-45)
Sulfated Ash, Wt. % 0.94
Total Base Number (TBN) 7.5
ASTM Color 4.0