JHZR2
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Question:
Is Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5W-30 an Ester Oil?
Is Ester oil the same as Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5W-30 synthetic motor oil? Can I buy this at retail instead of only at Nissan dealerships for my 2009 Nissan Maxima?
-- Howard Shapiro, New City, NY
Answer:
The lubricant recommended for this application is a 5W-30 API certified engine oil but because Nissan has preference for an Ester Oil it appears they are supportive of higher quality synthetic type products for these applications. We recommend you use Mobil 1 5W-30 or Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 for these applications.
https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/Mot..._Ester_Oil.aspx
Very interesting commentary... maybe not written the right way, or maybe trying to imply certain things to maintain sales of the mainline products.
We do know that the ESP is made in Europe (and it is sold in 1L containers, not 1qt. containers), and thus ought to fit the bill of a true European synthetic oil (i.e. non-group III for all those folks who love to make claims about M1 containing group III and being worse for it). Yet mobil is making the claim for whatever reason that the standard 5w-30 and EP 5w-30 are "better", and more suited for the requirements of the Nissan 5w-30 ester oil spec.
Question:
Is Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5W-30 an Ester Oil?
Is Ester oil the same as Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5W-30 synthetic motor oil? Can I buy this at retail instead of only at Nissan dealerships for my 2009 Nissan Maxima?
-- Howard Shapiro, New City, NY
Answer:
The lubricant recommended for this application is a 5W-30 API certified engine oil but because Nissan has preference for an Ester Oil it appears they are supportive of higher quality synthetic type products for these applications. We recommend you use Mobil 1 5W-30 or Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 for these applications.
https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/Mot..._Ester_Oil.aspx
Very interesting commentary... maybe not written the right way, or maybe trying to imply certain things to maintain sales of the mainline products.
We do know that the ESP is made in Europe (and it is sold in 1L containers, not 1qt. containers), and thus ought to fit the bill of a true European synthetic oil (i.e. non-group III for all those folks who love to make claims about M1 containing group III and being worse for it). Yet mobil is making the claim for whatever reason that the standard 5w-30 and EP 5w-30 are "better", and more suited for the requirements of the Nissan 5w-30 ester oil spec.