Mobil 1 or Kendall GT-1 Titanium

[TRI_SS]

I've got a 2010 CTS 3.6L that came factory filled with M-1 5w30. I've got approx 34,000 miles with no oil consumption issues and have changed oil and filter every 5500 miles or so. I can get a deal on Kendall GT-1 full syn with titanium and am thinking of changing over. Can anyone offer thoughts on one over the other.
Thanks.

 

[nitehawk55]

Any good motor oil will work fine , some will say something else is better but in the end the outcome will be the same as far as how your engine is . I always feel the bigger issue is how a vehical is driven , that's usually the factor that will cause any issues .
Try the Kendall and feel OK with it .

 

[volk06]

The kendall is a great oil with a stout and diverse additive package. One should note though, it exceeds DEXOS1 but it is NOT certified by GM. I've used kendall in my ecoboost with good results.

 

[bustednutz]

For the sake of curiosity, I'd go with the Full Syn Kendall. I did Mobil 1 for years. The last 5 years I change brands on almost every change. Used almost everything from SuperTech to Amsoil.
Advance Auto Parts has a very nice 5000 mile Synthetic. Now running NAPA Syn. Have had Valvoline white bottle as well as Valvoline synthetic. Castrol and Redline too.
I liked them all. Therefore after all these years of various oils, I'm thinking that whatever is on sale is going to be a good choice.

 

[TRI_SS]

I agree with how you drive a vehicle contributes to its longevity too. I drive my car smoothly, that is no stomping on the gas or brakes although I love cornering fast. But what I wanted to know, does the Kendall have the composition to stack up to M1? I don't want to develop issues that I currently don't have by changing oil. The Kendall is GM approved though.

 

[mongo161]

I've used the Kendall Syn Blend with Titanium and also the Kendall, Super D, Synthetic Blend, 15w-40 with the Kendall Syn Blend PCMO 5w-20.

The vehicles ran smooth. Last year around this time...Kendall Syn Blend was being discontinue at AZ and there was a fire sale on the oil.

 

[badtlc]

I'd say kendall in a heartbeat, but I'm also for anything other than Mobil 1.

 

[DragRace]

Kendall GT-1 Titanium

 

[MinamiKotaro]

Kendall

 

[accent2012]

Kendall Titanium > Mobil 1... less iron deposits.

 

[lexus114]

Personally, I`d stick with the Mobil-1. I know, I`m always the friggin oddball.

 

[BillyTheKid]

M1 has always worked for me for in anything I have used it in. I am yet to use Kendall, so I cannot comment on that. There is nothing wrong with M1 and easily found.

 

[lexus114]

Originally Posted By: BillyTheKid
M1 has always worked for me for in anything I have used it in. I am yet to use Kendall, so I cannot comment on that. There is nothing wrong with M1 and easily found.



And thats what I like about it too.

 

[RISUPERCREWMAN]

If your car is under warranty Mobil-1 hands down!

 

[TRI_SS]

Originally Posted By: RISUPERCREWMAN
If your car is under warranty Mobil-1 hands down!


Does that mean that I would have a warranty issue if I used Kendall? Their spec sheet says that it meets or exceeds GM4718M, which my owner's manual says I should be using.

 

[JavierG]

Having used both brands my preference is for Kendall. If it is readily available in your area than you should go for it.

 

[jeffmc]

I am running Kendall Full Syn in a 2012 Ford Mustang and 2012 Ford Escape.

Running Kendall High Mileage in a 2002 Ford Mustang with 118,000 miles.

Running Kendall Blend in a 2004 Ford Escape with 51,00 miles.

Obviously I love Kendall, Ford and Firestone, but the reality is, all their oils are good. The blend is probaly the best of all considering it is about 60-70 percent synthetic.

 

[TRI_SS]

I've always heard good things about Kendall. I was a fan of their Green GT-1 back in the day so I'm going to give this one a try and it's cheaper than M-1.

 

[Cup of Joe]

Originally Posted By: jeffmc
I am running Kendall Full Syn in a 2012 Ford Mustang and 2012 Ford Escape.

Running Kendall High Mileage in a 2002 Ford Mustang with 118,000 miles.

Running Kendall Blend in a 2004 Ford Escape with 51,00 miles.

Obviously I love Kendall, Ford and Firestone, but the reality is, all their oils are good. The blend is probaly the best of all considering it is about 60-70 percent synthetic.


That is an incorrect assumption which is completely unprovable unless you have proprietary knowledge. It is more likely it would contain up to 15% by weight of group III.