New M1 0w40 availability

[robertcope]

Originally Posted By: Roy Gutfinski
M1 bottles have a code printed on the back that is invisible except to a UV light.


Neat! That worked!

robert

 

[Roy Gutfinski]

Now what we need is a means of interpreting that code for manufacture date and version of the formulation.

 

[robertcope]

Originally Posted By: Roy Gutfinski
Now what we need is a means of interpreting that code for manufacture date and version of the formulation.


My 'code' was a date and time stamp, which I assume is manufacture date. Just need to know what date/time the new formulation started filling bottles on!

robert

 

[Roy Gutfinski]

The BITOG hoarders will be holding on to the "old" M1 0W-40 like it was a rare wine!

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Roy Gutfinski
The BITOG hoarders will be holding on to the "old" M1 0W-40 like it was a rare wine!

LOL! Except that it does not get better with age. That's one thing I can't understand about people building up huge oil stashes...

 

[SubLGT]

I picked up 5 bottles today, at Walmart.
The plainly visible code on the back label is 10111C08A 5590.
I don't have a UV lamp, so could not check for a stealth code.

 

[Roy Gutfinski]

Ah, the 10111C08A 5590! It is excellent with the white meats or a stuffed haddock fillet. Should be served mildly chilled but not ice cold. I suggest one finish the meal with a bread pudding and fine liqueur such as Drambuie.

 

[Roy Gutfinski]

Seriously, I have come to believe the issue with some people's oil stashes is a fear that the manufacturer is going to cheapen the formulation and somehow weaken the product. Look how some BITOG'ers still nearly worship the old green GC, feeling the new amber is not up to the former's quality.

 

[azsynthetic]

Originally Posted By: Roy Gutfinski
..I have come to believe the issue with some people's oil stashes is a fear that the manufacturer is going to cheapen the formulation and somehow weaken the product.


That and $1/qt name brand sythetic on clearance is hard to resist.

 

[SubLGT]

Quote:
....The plainly visible code on the back label is 10111C08A 5590


10111 = 10th of January, 2011 ?

 

[Trajan]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: Roy Gutfinski
The BITOG hoarders will be holding on to the "old" M1 0W-40 like it was a rare wine!

LOL! Except that it does not get better with age. That's one thing I can't understand about people building up huge oil stashes...


Never understood that myself. I only buy oil when it's time to change it.

Rather pointless to have a large stash.

 

[paul_e320]

Originally Posted By: SubLGT
Quote:
....The plainly visible code on the back label is 10111C08A 5590


10111 = 10th of January, 2011 ?


IIRC, for 10111C08A => 101 11 C 08 A:

101 = Beaumont TX plant (at least where it used to be made)
11 = Year (2011)
C = March (Jan = A, Feb = B, up to M with"I" omitted for clarity)
08 = Day of the month
A = not sure about this one.


HTH

Regards,
paul...

 

[BobFout]

I just saw today, M1 0w40 is now SN along with its standard repertoire of Euro specs.

 

[SubLGT]

Originally Posted By: Roy Gutfinski
M1 bottles have a code printed on the back that is invisible except to a UV light.


I discovered by accident that the date code (above the printed label on the back of the bottle) is visible in incandescent light, if you hold at just the right angle under the bulb. It will show up as shiny letters and digits.

 

[SubLGT]

Originally Posted By: BobFout
I just saw today, M1 0w40 is now SN along with its standard repertoire of Euro specs.


My 5 quarts, manufactured in March 2011, was still SM

 

[dparm]

Mobil 1 0W-40 meets or exceeds the requirements of:
API SN/SM/SL/SJ
ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4

Mobil 1 0W-40 is of the following builders approval:
MB-Approval 229.3
MB-Approval 229.5
OPEL Long Life Service Fill GM-LL-A-025
OPEL Diesel Service Fill GM-LL-B-025
BMW LONGLIFE OIL 01
VW 502 00
VW 505 00
PORSCHE A40
Chrysler MS-10725
Chrysler MS-10850

Mobil 1 0W-40 is of the following quality level:
SAAB
FIAT FIAT 9.55535 – M2
FIAT FIAT 9.55525 – N2
FIAT FIAT 9.55535 – Z2
API CF


When I was at AutoZone two weeks ago they still had the previous-gen.

I wonder if old stuff already met SN?