Mobil 1 vs the rest

[ram_man]

I am strongly considering using only a full synthetic and going 10,000 miles.
You see the valvoline commercial saying it protects engines better than mobil. And a couple years ago valvoline Said mobil 1 didn't even meet quality standards. So my question is for 10,000 miles what's the best over the shelf option? What's the benefits of synpower,pp, castrol edge over mobil? Are there any at all? Which oil is truly the best quality and can handle a longer drain the best

 

[buster]

They are all so close in performance. M1 is always a top performer and always has been. I'd go with Mobil 1 Extended Performance. It's been tested thoroughly for long drains, unlike Synpower. Valvoline is still lame and recommends 3k mile drains.

 

[buck91]

Have been running Quaker State Ultimate Durability in my truck, does not look to have much cleansing action though so I'm doing a OCI with M1 next time. Pennzoil seems to be a favorite on this board.

 

[jk_636]

Mobil 1 is a great oil. Im not sure if it is the best oil off the shelf, but it would be fine for a 10k OCI. Everyone is going to have their opinion on what is the "best" oil (mine is Royal Purple) but Mobil 1 should be just fine.

 

[SteveSRT8]

M1 wins for us in extended use because of excellent used oil analysis all the way out to our factory oil life sensor mileages. This can be over 10k in our Silverados and is generally about half that in the service vans that run PTO stuff all day long.

Cheap, easy to find, frequently on sale, consistent quality, etc. makes M1 the easy choice. We like PP but have always been unable to get PU at our normal Wal Mart...

 

[sicko]

If I had to pick an oil from a local auto part store to go 10k miles, not knowing what vehicle it was going in, driving style, or other factors that affect it. I would go with Mobil 1 Extended Performance.

M1 is an excellent oil, and nobody doubt's M1's ability to lubricate and protect. However, for me and my vehicle, I'd prefer to use a different oil, only because M1 was louder in my engine. Again, I have no doubts about it's ability to lubricate and protect, but if I can find another oil that does an equivalent job of lubricating and protecting, but is quieter/smoother in my engine; then I'd go with that.

Now I say the above, not because I want to dissuade you away from M1, like I said it's an excellent oil. Rather, what I'm saying is not to pick an oil arbitrarily, but try different oils for a couple of OCI and see which one feels best in your vehicle. I believe all the big name oils do an excellent job, so you might as well pick the one that your vehicle seems to like best.

People will argue that a person can't tell the difference between brands of oil in their crankcase. I feel it depends on the person and the vehicle. Some cars you can tell, some cars you can't. Some people would notice small differences, and some people won't. That's all it is. So try a few oils and if you sense any differences between them, you might as well go with the one that feels the best.

 

[NHGUY]

I think since there are so many other options now,and possibly M1 has cheapened its base product,to make room for EP,they aren't what they used to be.Allowing all the other new formulations to lay claim to being better.This is what happens when you ignore your longtime core product and try to "go beyond" leaving the original to be targeted.

 

[KCJeep]

Originally Posted By: buster
They are all so close in performance. M1 is always a top performer and always has been. I'd go with Mobil 1 Extended Performance. It's been tested thoroughly for long drains...


My thoughts as well. If I was just going to blindly run a 10k OCI without doing used oil analysis to check along the way, I'd pick Mobil 1 Extended Performance or Castrol gold bottle Edge. Perhaps one used oil analysis at 10k to confirm all was well and be done with it but I would be comfortable using either for 10k without a used oil analysis in all but the most severe use.

 

[Oil Changer]

In today's day and age, what exactly is "full synthetic" anyway? I'm starting to see that thrown around often lately. Step one, which oils are "full synthetic"?

These versus threads are irrelevant.

Depending on climate and mechanical condition, one can use conventional oil for a 10k OCI.

As for the OP with the vehicles in his signature and location T5 in both would go 10k.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: Oil Changer
In today's day and age, what exactly is "full synthetic" anyway? I'm starting to see that thrown around often lately. Step one, which oils are "full synthetic"?


+1

 

[bigt61]

I wouldn't put M1 in either of the OP's high mileage vehicles. You're asking for a leak IMO. Just use Maxlife Blend - depending upon the usage, 8-10k OCI should be doable. As always, keep it topped off.

 

[WankelRotorHead]

There is a reason every other company compares their product to M1...when you are the top dog, everyone wants to take you down.

To me there is no such thing as "the best" oil. Either an oil performs or it doesn't. Mobil 1 has consistently performed at the highest level for decades.

For 10k OCI's use Extended Performance with a quality filter and you'll be good to go.

 

[53' Stude]

+1, and if you have any doubts about Mobil 1 keeping a engine clean, take a look at TIG 1's pictures thru the fill hole on his FORD/s. I am putting some Mobil 1 0W20 in my 11' Focus tomorrow with a FRAM TOUGH GUARD and shooting for 10k, as I do 95% highway. Just my thoughts

 

[abycat]

Originally Posted By: car51
+1, and if you have any doubts about Mobil 1 keeping a engine clean, take a look at TIG 1's pictures thru the fill hole on his FORD/s. I am putting some Mobil 1 0W20 in my 11' Focus tomorrow with a FRAM TOUGH GUARD and shooting for 10k, as I do 95% highway. Just my thoughts


exactly! Then look at mine with all types of oils. Same thing. mobil and Pennzoil are my go to oils. I'm more of a Pennzoil fan but I really have no reason.

 

[Doog]

I will never run a motor oil 10,000 miles because it is just too inexpensive to change it when compared to fixing internal engine problems down the road. Since I now keep my vehicles to the 200k mark I want the engine to remain clean. This is especially important with VVT or DI engines since there are now oil control valves with screens and other internal system components that can become clogged and malfunction. One internal issue later on will immediately erase any perceived savings from extended oil drains.

 

[Bud]

Not many brand name oils today that are not good. The best oil will be the one you decide to use for your oil change. Next time you change you may decide something else is best. Same with oil filter. Its all in what an individual perceives to be best at the time of oil and filter change. And of course none of us are influenced by opinions on the board here. Right.

 

[UNC151]

I personally do not believe that Valvoline is better than M1 in any regard, but they are plenty who use it and like it. If you are not going to used oil analysis the oil to know whether or not it is exhausted by 10K, spend the extra few dollars to buy an oil capable of going 15K like Mobil 1 Extended Performance, Castrol EDGE Extended Performance (gold bottle), Pennzoil Ultra (if you can find it), etc. I ran Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy for 15K with reserve remaining, but I only knew that from used oil analysis at 10K and 15K. You can save the cost of a used oil analysis (which exceeds the full cost of the oil change and filter) and just pick one of the aforementioned oils and be worry free.

 

[JHZR2]

I'm pretty sure this horse has been beaten time and time again.

Personally, I'd run Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20 in the focus and be done. Run Mobil 1 High Mileage 10w30 in the others, verify your choices with a few used oil analysis, and be done.

 

[jk_636]

Originally Posted By: Doog
I will never run a motor oil 10,000 miles because it is just too inexpensive to change it when compared to fixing internal engine problems down the road. Since I now keep my vehicles to the 200k mark I want the engine to remain clean. This is especially important with VVT or DI engines since there are now oil control valves with screens and other internal system components that can become clogged and malfunction. One internal issue later on will immediately erase any perceived savings from extended oil drains.


x2. I dont even leave Royal Purple in 10k. Your absolutely right. Oil cheap, engine repairs expensive.

 

[crazyoildude]

i agree i also use Quaker State Ultimate Durability because the price is usually good but i did notice that pennzoil keeps the engines cleaner. I will be going back to either pennzoil or Mobil 1 my next oci depending on the prices. I know pennzoil and quaker state are the same company.