What I really like about the Mobil 1 0W-XX oils is that my vehicles seem to rev better and I have averaged what seems to be about 1 mpg better fuel mileage on all of them. My motors are super quite with these oils and the high moly additive along with low costs just adds icing on the cake. All UAOs on Bob is the oil guy for these oils seems to come back great and my OCI's are no longer than 5K, so shear is not a concern for me.
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What I really like about the Mobil 1 0W-XX oils is that my vehicles seem to rev better and I have averaged what seems to be about 1 mpg better fuel mileage on all of them. My motors are super quite with these oils and the high moly additive along with low costs just adds icing on the cake. All UAOs on Bob is the oil guy for these oils seems to come back great and my OCI's are no longer than 5K, so shear is not a concern for me.
That's a benefit of using a true synthetic base stock, not necessarily just because it's an 0W lubricant, but I do agree with you. Scott, I also forgot to mention that their 0W-40 is true synthetic as well.
It does return good UOAs on BITOG, but for use in the 2011 Mustang....may be more viscosity than required for the engine. With a cSt of ~13.5 and 10W-30's average in the ~10.5 range. It won't hurt anything, but just more viscosity than required.
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How does the 0w30 mobil 1 compare to their 10w30??
Mobil 1 0W-30 and EP 10W-30 are both true synthetics. The primary difference is going to be NOACK volatility and shearing stability (lower viscosity index) as I mentioned above.
If you are not driving your car in temps lower than 32*F, mainly a fair weather driven car, I would opt for their 10W-30.
Who makes the best oil filter?
The Amsoil EaO11 is the best full flow filter manufactured to this date, but one has still not been released for the 5.0 engine. I hope they get one soon. Royal Purple is the next best thing, and they use similar technology. RP does have one for the 5.0 engine.
I made a good post about it here.
I made a good post about it here.
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Thanks for the great information.
Well, no matter what you do with your car....I'm a Signature Series fan. Give me 100% true synthetic...or nothing.
Amsoil 10W-30 Signature - good for daily use and track. Will not shear and extremely low NOACK volatility. (same base stock as Mobil 1 Extended Performance, but Amsoil has a more robust additive package)
Amsoil 10W-30 XL is a highly refined petroleum/true synthetic blend (just like mainline Mobil 1 and Pennzoil Platinum)
Amsoil 10W-30 OE is 100% highly refined petroleum (just like Pennzoil Ultra)
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The Amsoil signature series oils and the Amsoil filters are the best out there bar none. I use them in all four of my cars from two Mustangs and two daily drivers.
You are so right!
Not to be a thorn in anybody's side but...You and your friend could not be more far from being right. There is thousands of UOA's Proving Synthetic or even Semi-Synthetics are leaps ahead Dino. :burn:
When do you use 5w30 vs. 10w30? Or vice versa.
10w30 Is better for places like Florida, Texas, Nevada. Etc. Really high heat places. As far as I know its better against wear under more harsh heavy conditions.
5w30 Is better for places that don't get as hot. Or if you plan on driving places where it does get below 32 degree's. If it gets much colder then that you may want to do a 0w30. Just to be safe. However /most/ Synthetic property's of a quality 5w30 will flow properly even well below 0 degrees.
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10w30 in all seasons except winter. In winter, switch to 5w30.
Amsoil ATM 10W-30, because it's a true synthetic lubricant, will flow in freezing weather as well as a petroleum based 5W-30. Even in Florida, when the temperatures drop below 32*F, I still use it.
Unless I was starting my car in single digits - 0*F (or lower) weather on a daily basis, more than once a day, I would use a true synthetic 10W-30 with confidence. Most people store their Mustangs in weather like this, so a 5W or 0W isn't always required.
If you are starting your car in the harsh conditions above, I would use Amsoil AZO 0W-30.
Unless I was starting my car in single digits - 0*F (or lower) weather on a daily basis, more than once a day, I would use a true synthetic 10W-30 with confidence. Most people store their Mustangs in weather like this, so a 5W or 0W isn't always required.
If you are starting your car in the harsh conditions above, I would use Amsoil AZO 0W-30.
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I'd like something I can buy locally. I'll take a look into the Royal Purple 5w-30 and their filter.
The same experiance,,RP 5 w 30 added and much less oil in catch can..Even after running hard .... 19k miles
If you buy Royal Purple, I would either buy their newer HPS series lubricants, or the older bottle main line lubricants that were API SL certified. The newer main line API SN Royal Purple lubricants do not contain as robust of an additive package.
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