There's really no "better". Both will do very well at the correct intervals and your engine will never know the difference. Use both and see which one doesn't burn between oil changes, then use that one. If neither burn, go with the cheaper one, probably Havoline. Maintenance is 1000x more important than brand of oil.would be better?
Both SP and Dexos1G2, although the Mobil now claims Dexos1G3 for 5W30, but I noticed the ProDS is 0.9% ash so it's probably already been reformulated for D1G3 they're just not actively claiming the license yet.What are the ratings?
If you're following the car manual's oil change interval based on your driving type and you're honest (normal vs severe) the only question should be "what oil is cheapest and has the normal API and Dexos and whatever symbols on it."Hey guy's,
If price is equal what 5w30 oil would be better? Mobil synthetic (not Mobil 1 regular mobil) Or havoline synthetic pro ds?
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I'm in Florida too. The heat likes to thin out oils a little bit. I wonder if humidity interferes with the MAF sensor and makes cars run a bit rich too. Anyhow, The Critic posted above how the Havoline Pro DS caused consumption in several vehicles and here you are. Where there's smoke, there's fire!Thanks for everyone who replied.
Humidity.. You might be onto something.. Interestingly enough I've tried magntec and really disliked it in 5w30, I changed it out in like 2k miles! Engine is under 80k and runs good.I'm in Florida too. The heat likes to thin out oils a little bit. I wonder if humidity interferes with the MAF sensor and makes cars run a bit rich too. Anyhow, The Critic posted above how the Havoline Pro DS caused consumption in several vehicles and here you are. Where there's smoke, there's fire!
You could try an HDEO 5w40, Castrol, or Pennzoil too. Lots of options for that LS1
Thank you. By no means do I think my consumption was excessive, it just seems like more than I'm use to. I'm open to using pro ds again but just was curious if the base mobil could be a better option. I'm not too keen on the new "Providence" oil yet or I'd just go that route.Yawn. Analysis paralysis. I’m sure the consumption examples in this thread were documented under stringent lab settings with carefully controlled variables. Oh, they weren’t? Go figure.
I’d use either one with confidence (and have). My choice would be based on your vehicles sump size.