Mobil 1 vs Mobil Extended

[jrcowboys]

Guys:

I usually change my oil every 5K miles. I use Mobil 1 5W30 and have excellent results. I was considering switching to Mobile Extended because it has additional additves. Should be better, right?

Question: Is Mobil Extended better than regular Mobil 1 for users who change the oil every 5-6K?

Note: On the Mobil Extended jug at Wally it was rated SJ and not SM. Can anyone explain this?

JR

 

[KJA426]

For 5k the SM Mobil 1 should be fine. The Extented Performance has the higher levels of zinc and phosphorous so it still carries the SL rating.

 

[blupupher]

For 5,000 miles, it is not worth the difference in price. Heck, for 5000 miles, use Mobil 5000.

 

[rshaw125]

5,000 mile OCI. Use Havoline -$1.18 a quart from Walmart.People get great results from this oil.

 

[Ugly3]

For a 5,000 OCI most any API certified oil will serve you well and save you some $$.