New Mobil 1 Extended Performance labels ("Triple Action Formula")

[kevperro]

I hate when they use all these high-tech sciencey words and concepts.
They should just stick with the star system for labeling.

 

[buster]

So I spoke with someone today at Mobil and this is a new formulation that was in development for several years. It's not just a label change. FYI.

 

[tyman]

So I spoke with someone today at Mobil and this is a new formulation that was in development for several years. It's not just a label change. FYI.

Did they happen to say any details about the triple action formula and what it contains?

 

[buster]

Did they happen to say any details about the triple action formula and what it contains?

Unfortunately, no they did not and I wouldn't expect them to. There was a patent from 2019 that showed a formulation based on significant amounts of AN's. Maybe it's that?

https://patents.justia.com/patent/10738262

 

[Luftmasse]

A recalled Gohkan (sp?) stated Mobil 1 is usually ahead of the game with the formulations. So what's in before is in the present.

 

[OVERKILL]

A recalled Gohkan (sp?) stated Mobil 1 is usually ahead of the game with the formulations. So what's in before is in the present.

Pretty sure that original quote is attributable to @buster.

 

[buster]

I'm going to have Mobil 1 Extended Performance Triple 5w30 tested for Noack. Savant Labs does it. (ASTM 5800)

 

[Shel_B]

Pretty sure that original quote is attributable to @buster.

I thought you (@OVERKILL) said it.

 

[buster]

I thought you (@OVERKILL) said it.

I've said similar things in the past based on trends I've observed over the years. Several people have actually.

 

[OVERKILL]

I thought you (@OVERKILL) said it.

as @buster noted, I've certainly said it, but from what I recall, he was the first person on here to state it back when he was looking into Mobil's pioneering role in the development stuff and how far ahead of the upcoming API license changes they were.

 

[bullwinkle]

Years ago, I coined the phrase Mobil 2 when I gave my 10K used Mobil 1 oil to a fellow worker who drove a 25-year-old Chevy to work. He had slow engine cranking in subzero temps along with lifter clatter. I told him to try Mobil 1, but the expense was too much for his beater car. Joking, I said do you want some of my 10K Mobil 2 I had not disposed of. He excepted and for another 4 years when he ran low on M2 he would ask if I had any 10K oil for him. Bottom Line: Engine cranking was much faster, and all lifter clatter stopped.

That's what my brother's oil junkie '01 Accord gets-Mobil 2, Magnatec 2, RGT 2, any NextGen 10W40 laying around. It's a real #2!

 

[buster]

For the record I never said M1 was the best. I never thought that, but all things considered they have historically made a great product and do keep up with the latest chemistry.

 

[chris719]

It’s super confusing depending on how you enter the website. There’s the 0W-40 FS and also a 0W-40 triple action which is different but carries most of the same approvals except BMW LL-01 which the FS got back, and it’s also API SP, so it’s not just the old FS formula from when it was SN and lost LL-01.

 

[buster]

It’s super confusing depending on how you enter the website. There’s the 0W-40 FS and also a 0W-40 triple action which is different but carries most of the same approvals except BMW LL-01 which the FS got back, and it’s also API SP, so it’s not just the old FS formula from when it was SN and lost LL-01.

Their website is a mess IMO. It used to be great but it's now pretty bad.

Why is this on the front page for an oil site?

"Yeah man! This Mobil 1 is so fun it makes me laugh!! Good times bro!"

 

[4wd]

Their website is a mess IMO. It used to be great but it's now pretty bad.

Why is this on the front page for an oil site?

"Yeah man! This Mobil 1 is so fun it makes me laugh!! Good times bro!"

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Buster … can’t you count the people ? Triple Action

 

[vwalburn]

I don't see the Dexos label on there like it used to be. I wonder if they have decided not to have it for Mobil 1 and only use it on the lower-tiered Mobil products?

Only 5w30 and lower oils can get the Dexos rating.

 

[OilUzer]

Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 0w40 burns a little in one of my cars with 130K miles. Not sure what's going on! After 6K miles, it was halfway between L and F. I think that's a little over half a qt.

Other oils that I've tried many times in this car without burning ANY oil:
- Kirkland Syn 5w30. Bought a bunch more recently on sale at Costco.
- Havoline Syn PRO-DS 5w30.
Was busy and it went almost 9K miles without burning any. I typically change between 6-7K miles these days. Poor engine suffered a little going 9K.
- Castrol GTX Full Synthetic 10w30
- LOTS of Mobil 1 Extended Performance Syn 10-30 which is my favorite oil for most my cars.

Castrol Euro 0W-40 was also ok in this car but I used it only once or twice. Seems like not all 0's with similar Noack behave the same ... With the temperatures in our area, 10W is all that's needed and I'm done using 0W in ANY car unless there is a big sale and it's not a 0W-20.

My Tundra didn't burn any oil with factory 0W-20 but hasn't seen a 0 or a 20 since. Currently running Valvoline Extended Protection 5w30 and it runs smooooth in that v8. Not going to say moly but you know. lol

 

[Greasymechtech]

Triple action? tri synthetic? Pathetic!!!!

When will they up the ante and offer a quadruple action oil?

I'll just wait for the Centuple action oil!!! You guys don't have a high enough standard.

 

[travis8352]

Triple action? tri synthetic? Pathetic!!!!

When will they up the ante and offer a quadruple action oil?

I'll just wait for the Centuple action oil!!! You guys don't have a high enough standard.

Im holding out for total action formula or ultimate action that one should be good

 

[buster]

Some of the recent VOA's on the russian oil club don't show AN's in some grades. I wonder if this chemistry is making it's way into all the Triple Action formulations?

"Mobil 1 has developed a breakthrough engine oil in collaboration with Honda Research and Development and Red Bull Racing Honda. The result of a multi-year research program to improve on the high standards set by the current Mobil 1 used by the Red Bull Racing Honda team.

ExxonMobil evaluated non-traditional lubricant components in pursuit of break-through performance. As an example, materials from the cosmetics industry were incorporated to enhance the product’s protective properties. The complex formulation is a careful balance of materials each designed to deliver specific performance benefits including more than 25% bio-sourced content and low ash additive chemistry."