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If you have questions or require more information about a product, please contact the manufacturer directly. Conventional oils are for simple engine designs and regular driving styles. Mobil, from 1985 to 1993, was title sponsor of Peter Brock’s Holden Dealer Team and Advantage Racing that competed in the Australian Touring Car Championship and in the… Continue reading Available Mobil 1 Viscosity Grades

Mobil 1™ 5W-30synthetic oil meets or exceeds ACEA A1/B1, A5/B5, API SN, SM, SL, SJ, SN PLUS, SN PLUS RESOURCE CONSERVING, ILSAC GF-5, Ford WSS-M2C946-A/B1. It also has General Motors Service Fill dexos 1™ Gen 2 and Honda/Acura HTO-06 approvals. Mobil 1™ 5W-30 is also recommended for General Motors 4718M, 6094M, and Ford WSS-M2C929-A applications.… Continue reading Available Mobil 1 Viscosity Grades

In addition, it’s recommended by ExxonMobile for many vehicles manufactured by Ford, Honda, and Chrysler. It’s great for quick cold-weather starts and keeps flowing in temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit. As such, your engine won’t seize or have friction due to the absence of oil. Nevertheless, this article would eliminate any misunderstandings you… Continue reading Available Mobil 1 Viscosity Grades

Mobil lost the lawsuit, and, as a result, the definition of ‘synthetic oil’ became looser. In response, Mobil downgraded their process to the less expensive process. Lubes N’ Greases magazine has reported shortcomings in the ability to pass the tests that the original Mobil 1 formula was able to. We are an automotive mechanic blog… Continue reading Mobil 1 motor oil

Such additives work by adhering to metal surfaces and forming a protective film between moving surfaces. The most widely used AW additive are chemistries containing phosphorus and zinc. Some lubricant manufacturers also employ the use of antiwear additives containing boron, molybdenum Castrol GTX and titanium among others. Detergent additives also help prevent corrosive wear by… Continue reading Documentary to Feature History, Technology of Mobil 1