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From: Roy on 12 Jul 2007 08:20 "Ian Zuiring" <ianzuiring(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message news:7XWki.6867$LE1.3060(a)newsfe13.lga... > I've been using Castrol Syntec in my 99 Camry and have had no oil related > problems. My local Wal-Mart now sells the 5K mile 5W-30 Mobil 1 for a > couple bucks less than the 5 qt container of Syntec. > > Is it worth switching to Mobil 1? Mobil 1 seems to have a lot of > advertising behind it but is it superior to the Castrol product? > -- > Ian I sorta figure that if it is used as a factory fill in a number of fairly expensive cars like the Corvette Z06, it must do the job.
From: mred on 15 Jul 2007 08:35 On Jul 10, 10:06 pm, "Ian Zuiring" <ianzuir...(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > I've been using Castrol Syntec in my 99 Camry and have had no oil related > problems. My local Wal-Mart now sells the 5K mile 5W-30 Mobil 1 for a > couple bucks less than the 5 qt container of Syntec. > > Is it worth switching to Mobil 1? Mobil 1 seems to have a lot of > advertising behind it but is it superior to the Castrol product? > -- > Ian Mobil 1 Extended Performance Motor Oil Mobil 1 Extended Performance is a new high-endurance motor oil with 36 percent more anti-wear additives and 37 percent more cleaning agents than current Mobil 1 formulations. Mobil 1 Extended Performance is a fully synthetic formulation that helps extend engine life, reduce oil breakdown and minimize engine wear -- all while helping to keep your engine clean. Improvements that add up to exceptional protection for 15,000 miles. Guaranteed. You've never seen an oil like this before! Benefits: Guaranteed performance and protection for up to 15,000 miles. Mobil 1 technology designed for todays longer service intervals. Proprietary formulation with 50 percent more SuperSyn helps keep engines running like new. Helps extend engine life by reducing wear and oil breakdown. Mobil 1 technology has been field tested over the last 20 years in the most severe driving conditions. Suitable for cars, vans and light trucks. mred........ for information only .not to be construed as a recomendation to buy
From: johngdole on 17 Jul 2007 00:51 I know Mobil 1 is way superior to dino oil. But the full synthetic ester is better than hydrocracked syn. What I'm saying is dino works for me at 3000 mile interval. No intention to go over that. On Jul 12, 2:13 am, "Mark A" <nob...(a)nowhere.com> wrote: > <johngd...(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message > > news:1184130692.658404.230490(a)g37g2000prf.googlegroups.com... > > > There are different grades of "synthetic" motor oils. For example, the > > Mobil 1 0W-40 is considered superior to the 5W-30 and not because of > > the wider range. The former is fully synthetic while the 5W-30 and > > many Castrols are hydrocracked and are considered second rate. > > > I use the $0.89 special 10W-30. Whichever brand is onsale. Every 3000 > > miles with Purolator PureOne. It's been fine and inexpensive. > > > Refer to the GM-LL-A-025 (gasoline) spec, VW 502.00, 505.00 or 503.01 > > specs. Or better yet, refer to the BMW LL01 spec to help select > > synthetic oil that's within the SAE range spec of the engine you > > drive. > > Mobil 1 5W-30 is far superior to any conventional oil costing $0.89 per > quart.
From: johngdole on 17 Jul 2007 00:58 But these cars also have larger filters and crank cases that hold 7-8 qts. Not the wimpy 4 qts in the 4cyl camry. So the lowly camry probably won't fully realize the full benefit of the synthetic oil. Especially when in 2004 Toyota changed from 7500 down to 5000 due to sludge, while Honda and GM are increasing towards 12000 mile intervals. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_20070326/ai_n18758842 "Toyota Motor Corp. reduced its change interval from 7,500 miles to 5,000 in 2004 in part because it found that more drivers ran their vehicles under severe stop-and-start and short trip conditions that cause oil to deteriorate more quickly, said company spokesman Bill Kwong." On Jul 12, 5:20 am, "Roy" <R...(a)Fhome.net> wrote: > > I sorta figure that if it is used as a factory fill in a number of fairly > expensive cars like the Corvette Z06, it must do the job.
From: Mark A on 17 Jul 2007 07:06
<johngdole(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message news:1184648305.245500.134060(a)i13g2000prf.googlegroups.com... > But these cars also have larger filters and crank cases that hold 7-8 > qts. Not the wimpy 4 qts in the 4cyl camry. > > So the lowly camry probably won't fully realize the full benefit of > the synthetic oil. Especially when in 2004 Toyota changed from 7500 > down to 5000 due to sludge, while Honda and GM are increasing towards > 12000 mile intervals. > > http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_20070326/ai_n18758842 > "Toyota Motor Corp. reduced its change interval from 7,500 miles to > 5,000 in 2004 in part because it found that more drivers ran their > vehicles under severe stop-and-start and short trip conditions that > cause oil to deteriorate more quickly, said company spokesman Bill > Kwong." Anyone who is even remotely concerned about sludge should use a full synthetic oil. This is an absolute no-brainier. Of course, if you change your conventional oil at 3000 mile intervals, then sludge is not likely, but using a full synthetic at 5000 mile intervals will provide better protection (and cost about the same). |