Mobil 1 0W40 at amazon
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I have one sample for Blackstone I took about 2k miles ago and am about to change my oil again before the next track event so I can send them 2 samples to compare. Will be happy to post the results for some experienced commentary on what I am looking at after running M1 5w-50 for several oil changes.
My interest lies primarily in monitoring engine wear/condition over time based off the results.
Would be happy to try the Motul Kevin is running after this next round of M1 5w-50 since my change intervals are ~1k with a consistent mix of city/hwy/track.
My interest lies primarily in monitoring engine wear/condition over time based off the results.
Would be happy to try the Motul Kevin is running after this next round of M1 5w-50 since my change intervals are ~1k with a consistent mix of city/hwy/track.
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Well I don't mean to be argumentative, and I'm not saying the new oil is better, but I'm convinced it has more high pressure wear resistance, and that is what I'm more concerned with.This guy is an engineer and has tested over 200 different oils. I can give you a link to the blog but is is way more information than most people want. Here is just a little insert from the link.
This is the only side by side tests I have ever seen on extreme pressure oil film. Out of over 200 oils tested,
the 0w40 mobil 1 "FS" ranked #3 and the old version 0w40 mobil 1 ranked #106
3. 0W40 Mobil 1 “FS” European Car Formula, ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, API SN, synthetic = 127,221 psi
This new oil replaces the older version called, 0W40 Mobil 1, European Formula, API SN, synthetic. See below for
the older version’s ranking position.
zinc = TBD
phos = TBD
moly = TBD
This new “FS” version was tested in Summer 2016. This oil produced the highest psi value ever seen in my testing,
from any motor oil just as it comes right out of the bottle, with no aftermarket additives. Very impressive.
I also went on to test this oil at the much higher temperature of 275*F. At that elevated temperature, any hotter
and thinner oil is expected to experience a drop in Wear Protection Capability. This oil did have a 16% drop in
capability. But, even at that elevated temperature, it produced an impressive 106,876 psi, which still kept this
much hotter and thinner oil in the INCREDIBLE Wear Protection Category.
I also tested this oil to find out its onset of thermal breakdown, which was 280F.
106. 0W40 Mobil 1, European Formula, API SN, made in the U.S., synthetic = 82,644 psi
This is an earlier version that has been replaced by 0W40 Mobil 1 “FS” European Car Formula. See above for the newer
version’s ranking position.
zinc = TBD
phos = TBD
moly = TBD
This is the only side by side tests I have ever seen on extreme pressure oil film. Out of over 200 oils tested,
the 0w40 mobil 1 "FS" ranked #3 and the old version 0w40 mobil 1 ranked #106
3. 0W40 Mobil 1 “FS” European Car Formula, ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, API SN, synthetic = 127,221 psi
This new oil replaces the older version called, 0W40 Mobil 1, European Formula, API SN, synthetic. See below for
the older version’s ranking position.
zinc = TBD
phos = TBD
moly = TBD
This new “FS” version was tested in Summer 2016. This oil produced the highest psi value ever seen in my testing,
from any motor oil just as it comes right out of the bottle, with no aftermarket additives. Very impressive.
I also went on to test this oil at the much higher temperature of 275*F. At that elevated temperature, any hotter
and thinner oil is expected to experience a drop in Wear Protection Capability. This oil did have a 16% drop in
capability. But, even at that elevated temperature, it produced an impressive 106,876 psi, which still kept this
much hotter and thinner oil in the INCREDIBLE Wear Protection Category.
I also tested this oil to find out its onset of thermal breakdown, which was 280F.
106. 0W40 Mobil 1, European Formula, API SN, made in the U.S., synthetic = 82,644 psi
This is an earlier version that has been replaced by 0W40 Mobil 1 “FS” European Car Formula. See above for the newer
version’s ranking position.
zinc = TBD
phos = TBD
moly = TBD
If y'all are telling me they want more than 3 times as much money for it, then we all have va pretty good idea why they are pushing it. If it's still $25.47 for 5 qts at Wal-Mart, then maybe we should continue this discussion.
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Hey Kevin,
As you know I've been running M1 5W50 for about 4 years now. I'm thinking about trying the M1 racing 0W50. Do you have any experience with it? At $18/quart it's pricey but supposed to have tons of the good stuff but no detergents. I would run this during track season when I'm doing oil changes about every 500-800 track miles, or about every two month so the lack of detergents should not be an issue. Probably not good for cats but I'd run catless during track season. Off season I would run the 5w50. What say you? Thanks....
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As you know I've been running M1 5W50 for about 4 years now. I'm thinking about trying the M1 racing 0W50. Do you have any experience with it? At $18/quart it's pricey but supposed to have tons of the good stuff but no detergents. I would run this during track season when I'm doing oil changes about every 500-800 track miles, or about every two month so the lack of detergents should not be an issue. Probably not good for cats but I'd run catless during track season. Off season I would run the 5w50. What say you? Thanks....
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Sometimes I think why not just use M1 5w-40tdt for le$$ since I'm changing the oil so often? I mean after 500-1000 hard miles how do they all compare anyways?
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I'm an engineer too. That engineer might be paid to sell that. I don't see any results for the 4-ball wear test. And oxidation tests are important too, but missing. But I am suspicious of the new oil if the viscosity and flash point are lower, and the ash test is higher. These test results are going the wrong way. I'm not convinced. Show me the 4 ball wear and oxidation tests. maybe the cost of the new one is lower and that's why they are pushing it....
If y'all are telling me they want more than 3 times as much money for it, then we all have va pretty good idea why they are pushing it. If it's still $25.47 for 5 qts at Wal-Mart, then maybe we should continue this discussion.
If y'all are telling me they want more than 3 times as much money for it, then we all have va pretty good idea why they are pushing it. If it's still $25.47 for 5 qts at Wal-Mart, then maybe we should continue this discussion.
I have not seen any side by side test using the four ball test on these or any other interesting oils, if you can post a link I would love to see the test on the "old" vs "new" 0w40 Mobil 1 and also the "new" FSX2 5w50 Mobil 1 vs the "old 5w50 Mobil 1. I am always will to learn and change my mind if the data supports it.
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The engineer claims he is not paid or associated with any oil company, as his test has over 200 different oils and the brands different oils range all through the ratings.While he admits oxidations and other factors are important and are not included in his extreme pressure wear test, and also viscosity is very helpfull in maintaining higher oil pressure to ensure proper hydrodynamic function of main and rod bearings,it is not a factor in border and mixed bearing functiion or sliding function of all other high pressure wear items. Hence the use of thinner oils (0w20) in NASCAR and other forms of high performance. This is the result of the oil film of the additive package of each particular blend.
I have not seen any side by side test using the four ball test on these or any other interesting oils, if you can post a link I would love to see the test on the "old" vs "new" 0w40 Mobil 1 and also the "new" FSX2 5w50 Mobil 1 vs the "old 5w50 Mobil 1. I am always will to learn and change my mind if the data supports it.
I have not seen any side by side test using the four ball test on these or any other interesting oils, if you can post a link I would love to see the test on the "old" vs "new" 0w40 Mobil 1 and also the "new" FSX2 5w50 Mobil 1 vs the "old 5w50 Mobil 1. I am always will to learn and change my mind if the data supports it.
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Just bought some.Mobil1 0W-40 for $25.47/ 5 qts. For track rats in warm times of the year, with temps of say 50F to 100+F, i would certainly agree with the use of 5W-50 Mobil1
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Bearings that operate in Hydrodynamic function can benefit from the higher oil pressure provided by thicker higher viscosity oil since liquid is not compressible the metals never touch, If a bearing is in hydrodynamiic mode it doesn't matter what liquid is there ,no liquid is compressible. Parts or bearings that operate in boundary or mixed lubrication need high pressure film strength. Parts or bearings with very tight clearances or hard to get to places can benefit from thinner less viscous oil ( as long as it has very high film strength) due to better flow and can get in and out faster and cooler. Film strength and viscosity are not linear.It is a very complicated subject and some compromises will always have to be made.
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