"Katrina" Mobil 1

[tenderloin]

Found a store that had 7 qts "Katrina" Mobil 1 (non rated)at a dirt cheap price. Is this stuff any good? Would you use it with SL or SM Mobil 1? Price was $1.50 a qt. TIA

 

[Bryanccfshr]

That's a good price, grab it.

 

[pipebender]

Hey! You might get lucky and have true group 4 oil because Mobil had trouble finding group 3 during Katrina!

 

[g20ooh]

Based on my recent experience with Katrina Mobil 1.... maybe - probably not . I for sure wouldn't run it alone or for an extended OCI , nor would I run it in anything I really valued. That said , I do have a bit left over and will be using it up by blending with Delvac Mobil 1, some old Mobil 1 15W50, and recently acquired Mobil 7500 . Others may have had different experiences and may draw different conclusions.

 

[badbrad358]

To follow up to this I have a case of Castrol Syntec that is in the temporary bottle (note inside the case) due to the hurricane. What's the deal with this?

 

[totttalled]

What grade and what store was this?

 

[JustinH]

Quite interesting, could someone send a photo of the bottles?

Thanks,
Justin

 

[AndyH]

Dug up this old post via a Google search:

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HERE IS THE QUESTION I POSTED ON THE Mobil 1 WEB SITE ON 06-NOV:
Concerning Mobil 1 5w30, why have the API starburst & donut have been removed from the label? Also, previous ratings said "Meets or Exceeds", now it says "Suitable for". Can you please tell me the reason for these changes? Note, this is NOT the "Extended Performance" version, just the standard Mobil 1 5w30.

Thanks for your help!

ANSWER:
From: Mobil Product Information [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 1:20 PM
To: SWS
Subject: (no subject)

Due to the hurricanes that we have recieved this season, some of the additives that we use in Mobil 1 motor oils were disrupted in supply therefore, we had to utilize different additives.
When you change the additive technology in your formulation you must retest with the API to carry all the designation and specifications. Mobil has performed many tests on the new formulation and is very positive that the product is just as superior as the previous formulation. The process of the API esting should be done within 2-3 months and we will be able to carry all the API statements. Feel rest assurred that you are receiving the same outstanding performance and protection that you have always received from the Mobil 1 product.

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[badbrad358]

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To follow up to this I have a case of Castrol Syntec that is in the temporary bottle (note inside the case) due to the hurricane. What's the deal with this?

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This is 5w30 SM Syntec purchased at Sam's. I got a case of 6 for only $25 which I feel is a decent deal.

 

[g20ooh]

tottalled ,

This was Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w30 purchased at a local Autozone . Two different dates ; March and August 06 .