Mobil 1 Website -- Oil Finder Tool

[poiuy223]

I was checking around Mobil's site to see what they recommend for the cars I'm maintaining. I did like 4-5 searches and then...BAM!

"Maximum number of searches reached

You have reached the maximum number of searches allowed per session. Please take advantage of other features on our Web site during your visit. "

Really???...

M1 recommends their EP line for ultimate protection and all the other M1 variants for superior protection, with Super being the basic protection.

I found it quite interesting when I looked up my Sonata and it recommended all 30wts. Ultimate was the M1 EP 5w-30. Superior protection recommended 5w-30 and AFE 0w-30. Basic protection was Super 5w-30 or Super Syn 5w-30. No 40wt recommendations for a turbo car! *GASP*

And the biggest *GASP* of all would be the filters they recommend. I saw Fram OCOD...TG was included, but no XG.

 

[glum]

Use this one instead.

 

[renegade_987]

Or this one

 

[crazyoildude]

that one dont show the oil weight

 

[ahoier]

yep, I too was quite annoyed with the Mobil 1 Oil Selector site....BUT, Castrol's is even worse

Valvoline's is kind of blah....Thanks to glum

I actually never tried the Valvoline one....BUT, yea, there's is kind of strange, it just tells you which "line" of Valvoline to use, not the oil weight.


IMHo, the best is the Amsoil garage as posted earlier....

It's very "complete" even lists the a/f, brake fluids, spark plugs, etc....req'd for the vehicle..AND the oil weights

 

[JavierG]

Originally Posted By: ahoier
yep, I too was quite annoyed with the Mobil 1 Oil Selector site....BUT, Castrol's is even worse

Valvoline's is kind of blah....Thanks to glum

I actually never tried the Valvoline one....BUT, yea, there's is kind of strange, it just tells you which "line" of Valvoline to use, not the oil weight.


IMHo, the best is the Amsoil garage as posted earlier....

It's very "complete" even lists the a/f, brake fluids, spark plugs, etc....req'd for the vehicle..AND the oil weights

I agree. Amsoil's site is very useful.

 

[sm00thpapa]

Who actually uses these things? They are not accurate, all they want is for you to buy there most expensive oil plain and simple.

 

[FowVay]

Valvoline has once again proven their incompetence.. dangerously so with regard to my vehicle. UNBELIEVABLE!

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: sm00thpapa
Who actually uses these things? They are not accurate, all they want is for you to buy there most expensive oil plain and simple.


Not true. Amsoil gives you their full range and if they don't have a product, they say so. Capacities are generally correct. It's not perfect but they will update any errors pretty quickly. The data comes from a 3rd party (Alldata?? I can never remember) and is tailored.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Well...the Valvoline and Amsoil links that were posted are biased!

They only list Ford cars and no trucks; guess my FX4 will have to stick with PU

 

[Bill in Utah]

Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
Well...the Valvoline and Amsoil links that were posted are biased!

They only list Ford cars and no trucks; guess my FX4 will have to stick with PU

[Really? I found this in 30 seconds here Amsoil app finder

Quote:
2010 FORD TRUCKS F150 PICKUP 5.4L 8-cyl Engine Code [V] Flex-fuel
LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS: Lookup Another Vehicle
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*[1]
Maximum Performance SAE 5W-20 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil (ALMQT)
Performance Plus XL 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (XLMQT)
Performance Synthetic 5W20 OE Motor Oil (OEMQT) All TEMPS......5W-20
Automatic Transmission,4R75-E......MLV
Low Viscosity Synthetic ATF (ATLQT)
Automatic Transmission,6R80......MLV
Low Viscosity Synthetic ATF (ATLQT)
Limited Slip Differential, Rear......GL-5*
All TEMPS......75W-140 [2] [3]
SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVOQT)
80W-140 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGO05)
Standard Differential, Rear......GL-5
All TEMPS......75W-140
SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVOQT)
80W-140 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGO05)
Differential, Front......GL-5
All TEMPS......80W-90
SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVGQT)
75W-90 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGRQT)
SEVERE GEAR 75W-110 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVTQT)
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (AGLQT)
Transfer Case,......SLF [4]
Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATFQT)
Fluids
Brake Fluid......HB
AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-3 (BF3SN)
Clutch Fluid......
Power Steering Fluid......MA5
Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATFQT)
[1] If using E85 or M85 fuel, use AMSOIL oil of the appropriate
viscosity for the OEM recommended drain interval. If E85
or M85 fuel is not used, use AMSOIL oil of the appropriate
viscosity and the extended drain interval recommended
for that oil.
[2] Synthetic oil is required.
[3] Limited Slip Identification: Letter & number
on plate on door lock pillar. (Models W/ Traction-Lok Rear
Axle Add 4 oz of friction modifier part no. C8AZ-19B546A
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent)
[4] XL-12 Specification Number ESP-M2C166-H or equivalent


Info IS there. Quite complete. And for the member who said above that they only list the most expensive product look at the list. Looks like they have listed every 5w-20 oil they make.

Bill

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
Well...the Valvoline and Amsoil links that were posted are biased!

They only list Ford cars and no trucks; guess my FX4 will have to stick with PU

[Really? I found this in 30 seconds here Amsoil app finder

Quote:
2010 FORD TRUCKS F150 PICKUP 5.4L 8-cyl Engine Code [V] Flex-fuel
LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS: Lookup Another Vehicle
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*[1]
Maximum Performance SAE 5W-20 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil (ALMQT)
Performance Plus XL 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (XLMQT)
Performance Synthetic 5W20 OE Motor Oil (OEMQT) All TEMPS......5W-20
Automatic Transmission,4R75-E......MLV
Low Viscosity Synthetic ATF (ATLQT)
Automatic Transmission,6R80......MLV
Low Viscosity Synthetic ATF (ATLQT)
Limited Slip Differential, Rear......GL-5*
All TEMPS......75W-140 [2] [3]
SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVOQT)
80W-140 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGO05)
Standard Differential, Rear......GL-5
All TEMPS......75W-140
SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVOQT)
80W-140 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGO05)
Differential, Front......GL-5
All TEMPS......80W-90
SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVGQT)
75W-90 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGRQT)
SEVERE GEAR 75W-110 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVTQT)
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (AGLQT)
Transfer Case,......SLF [4]
Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATFQT)
Fluids
Brake Fluid......HB
AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-3 (BF3SN)
Clutch Fluid......
Power Steering Fluid......MA5
Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATFQT)
[1] If using E85 or M85 fuel, use AMSOIL oil of the appropriate
viscosity for the OEM recommended drain interval. If E85
or M85 fuel is not used, use AMSOIL oil of the appropriate
viscosity and the extended drain interval recommended
for that oil.
[2] Synthetic oil is required.
[3] Limited Slip Identification: Letter & number
on plate on door lock pillar. (Models W/ Traction-Lok Rear
Axle Add 4 oz of friction modifier part no. C8AZ-19B546A
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent)
[4] XL-12 Specification Number ESP-M2C166-H or equivalent


Info IS there. Quite complete. And for the member who said above that they only list the most expensive product look at the list. Looks like they have listed every 5w-20 oil they make. Bill

Well...when I clicked on the links that were posted and chose Ford (there was no designation between cars or trucks) no trucks were listed. When I go directly to the Amsoil site, I see there is a designation for Ford or Ford Trucks.

It was a JOKE anyway as I have no intention of using either regardless of the search engines capabilities--hence the smiley faces in my post.

 

[Bill in Utah]

Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
Well...the Valvoline and Amsoil links that were posted are biased!

They only list Ford cars and no trucks; guess my FX4 will have to stick with PU

[Really? I found this in 30 seconds here Amsoil app finder

Well...when I clicked on the links that were posted and chose Ford (there was no designation between cars or trucks) no trucks were listed. When I go directly to the Amsoil site, I see there is a designation for Ford or Ford Trucks.

It was a JOKE anyway as I have no intention of using either regardless of the search engines capabilities--hence the smiley faces in my post.



Interesting. So you call companies biased and not having information that they do but its okay since you put in smiley faces?

Thanks for clarifying your post and agenda.

Bill

PS: The links posted above for Amsoil do have trucks listed. Always had.

 

[sm00thpapa]

Originally Posted By: Pablo
Originally Posted By: sm00thpapa
Who actually uses these things? They are not accurate, all they want is for you to buy there most expensive oil plain and simple.


Not true. Amsoil gives you their full range and if they don't have a product, they say so. Capacities are generally correct. It's not perfect but they will update any errors pretty quickly. The data comes from a 3rd party (Alldata?? I can never remember) and is tailored.


Amsoil lists doesn't even have 2009 motorcycles.

Amsoil lists are pretty good. But these others like mobil, valvoline and pennzoil if you click one of the options like, good, best or better the same oil comes up for every vehicle imagined.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
Well...the Valvoline and Amsoil links that were posted are biased!

They only list Ford cars and no trucks; guess my FX4 will have to stick with PU

[Really? I found this in 30 seconds here Amsoil app finder

Well...when I clicked on the links that were posted and chose Ford (there was no designation between cars or trucks) no trucks were listed. When I go directly to the Amsoil site, I see there is a designation for Ford or Ford Trucks.

It was a JOKE anyway as I have no intention of using either regardless of the search engines capabilities--hence the smiley faces in my post.



Interesting. So you call companies biased and not having information that they do but its okay since you put in smiley faces?

Thanks for clarifying your post and agenda.

Bill

PS: The links posted above for Amsoil do have trucks listed. Always had.


Well, the links did not have the trucks listed when I clicked on them OR I would not have said so. I think you are blowing this a bit out of proportion. I have no agenda, I made no negative comments about any of the items listed, and I extend my apologies if I somehow offended you or others.