Mobil-1 0W16 Packaging changed. SN+ is now SP

[GoshiTheQuaker]

Looks like new one is updated to SP and the packaging changed. I checked a few canadian tire stores locally. The website showed picture of the new packaging but stores only had old stock of SN+.

https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/for-personal-vehicles/our-products/products/mobil-1-0w16/

1) Is there much of a difference? If so what is it?

2) Would it be better to get the new SP rated 0w20 instead of 0w16 for my camry hybrid which recommends 0w16 (but other viscosities work too i believe depending on various factors like load and temp). The new SP rated 0w20 had tons in stock.

 

[PimTac]

SP oils have better timing chain protection so yes, go with the SP.

 

[The Critic]

SP oils have better timing chain protection so yes, go with the SP.

Rumor is that most of the M1 additive formulas have been unchanged for a while.

 

[GoshiTheQuaker]

SP oils have better timing chain protection so yes, go with the SP.

What makes them better? Does it even matter for a car that is hardly driven ?

 

[PimTac]

What makes them better? Does it even matter for a car that is hardly driven ?

Testing. Since you are “new” here I would suggest researching API testing on motor oils.