Mobil 1 Price

[roger black]

Glenn,
That's when Amsoil synthetics come into play.

Roger

 

[richard waters]

Well I was also not listening to the teacher that day in class when we had
the lesson about the Mobil 1 oil. What number of the oil do I need to
buy for the engine, trans etc. I've been thinking of things electrical the past

few weeks and forgot that I have a couple of gas engines on board the
coach.

I'm also going off to Kmart and/or Wally World to lay in a supply as soon
as I know what to get.

I hope someone who was awake that day will let me know.

I promise to stay awake from now on, Thanks,
Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI
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> put his price up last time I got some it was the best price I had seen.
>
> Here is the place to go---now yell a little.
>
> http://www.mobil.com/
>
> Have some fun and make them feel bad----we might get cheaper oil.>>
> XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
> Hey guys, go easy! This could easilly backfire! When they get wind of how
> cheap (er, inexpensive ) the stuff is in Oregon, an obvious, easy fix
> would be to raise the price equal to everywhere else.
>
> Just in case, I'm off to K-Mart and Target this afternoon to lay in a supply
> before the price goes up.
>
> Glenn
> 78K (worried in) OR (and still counting pennies)

 

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> What number of the oil do I need to buy for the engine,
> trans etc. I've been thinking of things electrical the
> past few weeks and forgot that I have a couple of gas
> engines on board the coach.
>
> I'm also going off to Kmart and/or Wally World to lay in a
> supply as soon as I know what to get.
>
> I hope someone who was awake that day will let me know.

Richard,

Looks like no one else chimed in, so I'll give you my spin on this subject.
I like the Mobil1 products, but there's a hefty premium to be paid. As
you've seen, the per quart price of Mobil1 oil is around $4 vs. under $2 for
your favorite dead dinosaur byproduct. Some people claim you can extend
your service interval for oil changes, but Mobil1 dropped that claim years
ago and now recommends(and I agree) that you adhere to the vehicle
manufacturer's recommendations.

Mobil1 synthetics are better lubricants, so you'll get less wear(some -
including Mobil - claim better fuel efficiency, but I doubt you'll notice
the difference), and they're more resistant to thermal breakdown under heavy
loads(like in an RV), meaning that they will maintain their better lubricant
qualities longer under these conditions than the dead dino varieties. Arch
posted some lab data a few weeks back, and these qualities were verified in
that data. I use the 10w30 Mobil1 oil mainly because I don't like
viscosities under 10 or over 30, and that's the only one that fits. I also
use the Mobil1 grease, gear lube and ATF(although be aware for other than GM
vehicles that the Mobil1 ATF is Mercon/Dexron compatible and is not
recommended some transmissions - read your manual - Redline Lubricants makes
ATFs for other trannies, if you have this problem). Kmart and Wally World
probably will only carry the oil - Autozone usually stocks the entire
product line.

Some people observe reduced oil consumption with Mobil1, usually ascribed to
the possibility that the oil rings do a better job of wiping it off the
cylinder walls due to its "thinner" consistency. Others see increased oil
consumption, usually blamed on Mobil1 being able to "find" places to leak
through, also due to its "thinner" consistency. FWIW, I have noticed
slightly better fuel economy and reduced oil consumption in my Jeep Cherokee
since switching(there's no way I can definitely attribute that to Mobil1,
but it has improved), but no observable changes in the other two vehicles I
have on Mobil1.

I think Mobil1 is worth the difference simply because I tend to keep
vehicles for a long time. The last two vehicles I sold both had over
200,000 miles and I had owned both over seven years. Both were still in
excellent condition and were only sold because my family's needs had
changed. Just to give equal time to the opposing view, you can search the
web and find some "Consumer Reports" articles claiming that, if you change
your oil by the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations, then you'll get the
same results as using a synthetic - supported by "New York Taxi" studies.

You pays your money and takes your chances,
Patrick

 

[richard waters]

Patrick,
Thanks for the detailed information. I wondered if anyone had heard my
information request. As usual, you stepped up to the plate. Thanks,
I appreciate it.
Richard Waters '76 PB, Troy, MI

> Looks like no one else chimed in, so I'll give you my spin on this subject.
> I like the Mobil1 products, but there's a hefty premium to be paid. ......