syntec 5w 30 vs mobil1 5w 30

[Ben99GT]

Originally Posted By: tig1
For high performance engines, or engines with turbos that call for a 5-30 , then M1 5-30 would be a better choice than HM.


Look at the HTHS figures for M1 HM oils, there is no way regular M1 5W-30 is better for high performance or turbo engines. That is, unless you believe the lack of HTO-06 on the back of the HM oil bottle is an indication of inferior deposit control, I don't.

 

[thescreensavers]

I am going to defend castrol here


GTX, syntec, edge, and GC all show excellent UOA's on The VQ motors.

big deal it does not meet a certian spec in another engine. in the VQ it works wonderfully.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: Ben99GT
Originally Posted By: tig1
For high performance engines, or engines with turbos that call for a 5-30 , then M1 5-30 would be a better choice than HM.


Look at the HTHS figures for M1 HM oils, there is no way regular M1 5W-30 is better for high performance or turbo engines. That is, unless you believe the lack of HTO-06 on the back of the HM oil bottle is an indication of inferior deposit control, I don't.


As with all M1 oils they perform very well, and no doubt the HM version would do well in the engines you mentioned. But I trust Corvette, Honda, Caddilac, and Dodge Viper, and M1 R&D to know what's best for the application needed for any given engine using this weight of oil.

 

[Ben99GT]

Originally Posted By: tig1
Originally Posted By: Ben99GT
Originally Posted By: tig1
For high performance engines, or engines with turbos that call for a 5-30 , then M1 5-30 would be a better choice than HM.


Look at the HTHS figures for M1 HM oils, there is no way regular M1 5W-30 is better for high performance or turbo engines. That is, unless you believe the lack of HTO-06 on the back of the HM oil bottle is an indication of inferior deposit control, I don't.


As with all M1 oils they perform very well, and no doubt the HM version would do well in the engines you mentioned. But I trust Corvette, Honda, Caddilac, and Dodge Viper, and M1 R&D to know what's best for the application needed for any given engine using this weight of oil.


You are also trusting GF-4 energy conserving oils to provide better protection than a high HTHS GF-3 oil with 100 extra ppm of zinc and phosphorus. Fuel economy is a major driving force behind GM's recommendations. The Dodge Viper recommends Mobil 1 0W-40.

 

[Danh]

Originally Posted By: tig1
Originally Posted By: Ben99GT
Originally Posted By: tig1
For high performance engines, or engines with turbos that call for a 5-30 , then M1 5-30 would be a better choice than HM.


Look at the HTHS figures for M1 HM oils, there is no way regular M1 5W-30 is better for high performance or turbo engines. That is, unless you believe the lack of HTO-06 on the back of the HM oil bottle is an indication of inferior deposit control, I don't.


As with all M1 oils they perform very well, and no doubt the HM version would do well in the engines you mentioned. But I trust Corvette, Honda, Caddilac, and Dodge Viper, and M1 R&D to know what's best for the application needed for any given engine using this weight of oil.


Yes, but isn't M1 HM only SL rated? May not be appropriate for a recent vintage Infiniti..

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: Danh
Originally Posted By: tig1
Originally Posted By: Ben99GT
Originally Posted By: tig1
For high performance engines, or engines with turbos that call for a 5-30 , then M1 5-30 would be a better choice than HM.


Look at the HTHS figures for M1 HM oils, there is no way regular M1 5W-30 is better for high performance or turbo engines. That is, unless you believe the lack of HTO-06 on the back of the HM oil bottle is an indication of inferior deposit control, I don't.


As with all M1 oils they perform very well, and no doubt the HM version would do well in the engines you mentioned. But I trust Corvette, Honda, Caddilac, and Dodge Viper, and M1 R&D to know what's best for the application needed for any given engine using this weight of oil.


Yes, but isn't M1 HM only SL rated? May not be appropriate for a recent vintage Infiniti..


Good point. There must be something to the Cat thing. The reason for SM rating.

 

[Ram01]

Mobil 1 all day everyday