Mobil1 Hybrid 0w-20

[Danh]

Any personal experience with this product? Mobil’s ads says it is formulated to compensate for the lower operating temperatures hybrid engines encounter as they cycle between ICE and electric modes. Lower operating temps = more fuel and water contamination and this product supposedly has additives to provide additional protection.

The product data sheet is unremarkable and the oil is SP/Dexos 3 licensed.

As a new hybrid owner the I can tell the ICE doesn’t operate that much in city/suburban driving, so it does seem to fill a need. On the other hand, the need also exists for DI/TGDI engines and those with auto start/stop features. So what do we think? Useful product or gimmick that will disappear in a year or two?

 

[Racer4]

Mobil 1 0-20 Hybrid is what I use in my Maverick Hybrid. I believe Mobil 1 is a quality oil and I use it with confidence, but I do change it before 10,000 miles.

 

[twelve]

I been using it in my Camry Hybrid for the last 40k miles or so. The oil shelf at my wal mart is not aways stocked very well, but they always have this so I keep buying it. I have no issues with it.

 

[JavierH19]

It's 0w-20 oil. it being "hyrbid" means nothing and is more of a gimmick. I'd rather use m1 EP, a euro 20 like castrol euro 0w-20 or m1 esp 0w-20.

 

[Best F100]

Wait just a minute……. I will tell you why I am a skeptic regarding some of the stated beneficial claims for this Mobil 1 Hybrid 0W20.

To all of the hybrid drivers north of the Mason Dixon line, during the months of December through Februarys, already using Mobil 1 AFE 0W20 or Mobil 1 0W20 EP. The motor oil in these engines are more than likely at cold temperatures for the majority of the time. Especially if the vehicle sits outside overnight. Same excess moisture and fuel in the oil. Are the AFE and flagship EP products suddenly lacking in additives to deal with such conditions, in hybrid vehicles over all these years? I doubt it, unless I see more evidence that says otherwise.

I have been using Mobil 1 0W20EP in my current Maverick Hybrid pickup, along with my dearly departed ‘10 Ford Fusion Hybrid with 210,000 miles on it (same 2.5L 4 cylinder engine).

Sounds like a money cash grab to me.

 

[THORROMIG]

I have used it for a 4000 mile run in my Rav4 Hybrid. Just another good product from Mobil 1. Sleep well, no worries.

 

[oil pan 4]

We have a hybrid and I'm not even looking at any 0w-20 or 5w-20 between viscosity breakdown from something inside the engine and fuel dilution, mainly fuel dilution.
Have you done any used oil tests?

 

[twelve]

Sounds like a money cash grab to me.

I'm sure they know that more and more vehicles on the road are hybrids, so when the average Joe goes to the store to get oil they see this with the hybrid label on it and pick it up over something else. I'm just surprised they only make it in a 0w-20 esp with all the new Toyotas calling for a 0w-16/8.

It also fills a mileage slot for them
AFE is rated for 10k miles
Hybrid is rated for 15k miles
EP is rated for 20k miles

I'm on interstate 90% of the time, so the engine in my Hybrid rarely turns off. So do I need the special additives in the hybrid oil? Probably not, but I'm one of them average Joe's that likes that it says "hybrid" on the bottle.

 

[Danh]

We have a hybrid and I'm not even looking at any 0w-20 or 5w-20 between viscosity breakdown from something inside the engine and fuel dilution, mainly fuel dilution.
Have you done any used oil tests?

New car & warranty & complexity = staying with specified viscosity. Warranty will be for foreseeable ownership period of 8 yrs/100k. And, yes, I know I could go with the cheapest SN option.

UOAs, yes. On this product or on a hybrid, no. Not a lot of hybrid UOAs here, either.

 

[oil pan 4]

New car & warranty & complexity = staying with specified viscosity. Warranty will be for foreseeable ownership period of 8 yrs/100k. And, yes, I know I could go with the cheapest SN option.

UOAs, yes. On this product or on a hybrid, no. Not a lot of hybrid UOAs here, either.

Yeah hybrid gdi cars will see fuel dilution and if it has a timing chain probably get viscosity breakdown.
What's the manual say to use?
The oil cap on my wife's hybrid says use 5w-20 but the manual says 10w-30 is perfectly acceptable.
Read manual.

 

[Danh]

Yeah hybrid gdi cars will see fuel dilution and if it has a timing chain probably get viscosity breakdown.
What's the manual say to use?
The oil cap on my wife's hybrid says use 5w-20 but the manual says 10w-30 is perfectly acceptable.
Read manual.

Well, yes I’ve done that and viscosity was not part of the question. 0w-20 is specified with no alternatives.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Well, yes I’ve done that and viscosity was not part of the question. 0w-20 is specified with no alternatives.

Why are you keeping your make, model and engine a secret here?

 

[kschachn]

Well, yes I’ve done that and viscosity was not part of the question. 0w-20 is specified with no alternatives.

Recommended.

 

[oil pan 4]

Recommended.

Yeah they want you to use an oil that ends in 20 so the car manufacturer can get the most point possible for cafe.

 

[Danh]

Recommended.

Fair enough. But in the event of what is regarded as a lubrication-related engine failure do I really want to put my meager resources up against Honda’s if it suggests a 30/40/50 weight oil is to blame?

 

[kschachn]

Fair enough. But in the event of what is regarded as a lubrication-related engine failure do I really want to put my meager resources up against Honda’s if it suggests a 30/40/50 weight oil is to blame?

That's a decision you have to make. For me I was not worried about using 504 00 oil in my Tiguan.

For what its worth though, a higher grade oil will not be the cause of a failure unless the winter rating is inappropriate for your starting conditions. A lower grade oil might be, but not one of a higher grade.

 

[Danh]

Why are you keeping your make, model and engine a secret here?

Not a secret. 2025 Honda CRV Hybrid. Conspiracy theories abound…

 

[The Critic]

I think the condensation issue is very real with the PHEV's. Probably less of an issue with the regular hybrids.

 

[Shel_B]

Here's some info about Mobil's Hybrid Oil. I certainly learned a few things ...