Mobil 1 5w-20 vs 0w20

[buster]

Quote:
Mobil 1 0W-20 Advanced Fuel Economy meets or exceeds the following industry specifications


vs

Quote:
It is suitable for use in the following applications:

* Ford WSS-M2C930-A
* Ford WSS-M2C925-A
* Chrysler MS-6395


Just noticed the wording is different for the 5w20. They are using "Suitable for".

https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_5W-20.aspx

https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_0W-20.aspx

 

[StevieC]

Creative marketing wording meaning... "It should work, but it doesn't officially meet/exceed the specification"

Not starting a war, but they aren't the only oil company that does things like this.

Most joe-consumers out there wouldn't know the difference.

 

[buster]

It's very unusual for Mobil 1 use that wording. One possibility could be they are reformulating and have not received official approval yet.

 

[tig1]

The word suitable, according to Websters, means suits or fits a given purpose, occasion, condition, appropriate, fitting.
In this case the word "suitable" seems to be suitable in this case.

 

[ottotheclown]

Hey want to see more of this marketing buupoop? Check the web site Amsoil XL 5-20. It says is suggested for the following applications:suggested well is that not a comforting thought they Amsoil suggest you use their product, you know what i suggest at the cost of their oil? Two words and they are not Merry Christmas.

 

[elwaylite]

Im running 0w-20 now, and have seen comments that the 0w's are better formulations than their counterparts. Is this true??

0w-20 better oil than 5w-20
and
0w-30 better than 5w30

 

[Gary Allan]

Originally Posted By: buster
It's very unusual for Mobil 1 use that wording. One possibility could be they are reformulating and have not received official approval yet.


Their ATF has said this for some time. They'll never say it's approved ..since it isn't. They just know that it's fine for them to recommend it.

I guess M1 is down in the scum gutter that Amsoil is ..how the mighty fall from grace ..

Applications

Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF is formulated for use in most North American, European and Asian vehicles.

Approved for Allison C-4 applications
Exceeds JASO 1-A performance standard

Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF is also suitable for use in vehicles that specify the following fluid requirements:

Audi G 052 025-A2, G 052 162-A1
BMW LA2634
Esso LT 71141
ETL-7045E, ETL-8072B, N402
Ford* MERCON*, MERCON V, MERCON LV
All 2005 and earlier GM vehicles**
Honda ATF-Z1*
Hyundai SP-II, SP-III
Idemitsu K17
JWS 3309
Kia SP-II, SP-III
MAN 339F, V1, V2, Z1, Z2, Z3
Mazda ATF-III, ATF-MV
Mercedes-Benz 236.1, 236.2, 236.5, 236.6, 236.7, 236.9
Mitsubishi Diamond SP-II, SP-III
Nissan Matic-D, Matic-J, Matic-K
Subaru ATF
Toyota T-III, T-IV
Voith 55.6335.XX (G607, G1363),
Volvo 97340
ZF TE-ML 03D, 04D, 09, 14A, 14B, 16L, 17C

 

[RF Overlord]

^^^what Gary said^^^

I find it a little hard to believe that their one ATF can possibly meet what seems to be every spec in the free world, especially considering that many of those specs are mutually contradictory, like Toyota T-IV and Mercon V, which do NOT play well together.

 

[elwaylite]

Would 0w30 be a better choice for a car recommended for 5w-20? Just thinking its ok for 30 degree mornings, but maybe better for 100 degree days.

 

[element_42]

Originally Posted By: elwaylite
Would 0w30 be a better choice for a car recommended for 5w-20? Just thinking its ok for 30 degree mornings, but maybe better for 100 degree days.


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