Mobil is original equipment in some of the world’s finest vehicles, including: Acura RDX Aston Martin DB9 & DBS Bentley Arnage Bentley Azure Bentley Brooklands Bentley Continental Flying Spur Bentley Continental GC & GTC Bristol Fighter Bristol Fighter S Cadillac BLS Diesel Cadillac CTS & CTS-V Cadillac DTS Cadillac Escalade Cadillac Escalade ESV & EXT Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Cadillac SRX Cadillac STS & STS-V Cadillac XLR & XLR-V Chevrolet Cobalt SS Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette C6RS Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Chevrolet CSV CR8 Chevrolet HHR SS Chevrolet Trailblazer SS Chrysler 300C SRT8 Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 Daewoo G2X Dodge Caliber SRT4 Dodge Charger SRT8 Dodge Magnum SRT8 Dodge Viper Holden HSV (All) Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (All) Mitsubishi Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution FQ400 Nissan GT-R Opel GT Pontiac G8 GXP Pontiac Solstice GXP Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GT2 Porsche 911 GT3 Porsche Boxster Porsche Cayenne Porsche Cayman Saab 9-3 TTiD Saturn Sky Red Line S&S Motorcycles (All) Vauxhall VXR8 ©2009 Exxon Mobil Corporation Mobil, Mobil 1, and the icon are trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries www.mobil1.com Many Drivers One Oil Table of Contents What Does Motor Oil Actually Do? Discover the Mobil Difference What’s the Synthetic Difference? Keeps Your Engine Performing Like New 12 Exceptional Cleaning Power for Dirty Engines 14 Improved Temperature Performance 16 Mobil Success Stories 18 Mobil Motorsports 20 Questions & Answers 26 Special Applications for Mobil World’s Leading Synthetic Motor Oil Forty years ago, researchers at ExxonMobil faced a daunting challenge from the U.S military As planes returned to their aircraft carriers, cold in-flight temperatures froze the wheelbearing grease in the landing gear, leading to bearing failure ExxonMobil devised a way of synthesizing grease that retained its lubricating characteristics over a wider range of temperatures than was possible with mineral-based grease In the late 1960s, ExxonMobil developed synthetic engine oil that lubricated diesels powering oil rigs in Alaska at temperatures as low as -40°C ExxonMobil discovered that the innovative synthetic oils delivered advantages in every engine aspect: long oil life, reduced fuel consumption and wear, quicker cold starts and cleaner, longer-lasting engines In 1974, Mobil synthetic engine oil was born The power of Mobil technology gives you the most advanced engine protection in three ways: • Keeps Your Engine Performing Like New • Exceptional cleaning power for dirty engines • Extreme temperature performance www.mobil1.com What Does Motor Oil Actually Do? Your engine is a complex machine with hundreds of moving parts that operate under a wide range of temperatures and stresses The oil you select needs to be equally capable of coping with these operating conditions to protect your engine against wear, corrosion, and the build up of dirt and deposits Motor Oil Basics Rough Temperature Regimes 200 - 350° C 80 - 150° C 50 - 80° C 30 - 50° C Ambient - 140° C Prevent Valve Train Wear Prevent Rust Prevent Sludge and Varnish Keep Intakes Clean Prevent Ring Sticking Prevent Piston Deposits Prevent Cylinder Wear Prevent Bore Polishing What does motor oil actually in an engine? Motor oil probably handles more tasks within an engine than any other component, fluid or material While most people know that motor oil’s main job is to protect the engine by lubricating its moving parts, modern motor oil also needs to: • Cool critical engine parts by transferring heat away from them • Seal and protect against wear that could be caused by a variety of contaminants, from acidic combustion by products to sludge and soot deposits to dirt and dust particles • Pump easily to critical engine parts at low temperatures • Remain stable at high temperatures • Help improve fuel economy • Keep internal components clean and free from varnish and harmful deposits What’s inside the oil that can help it accomplish all these tasks? Since lubricating engine components – reducing friction for smoother running and optimal efficiency – is only part of what motor oil must do, it obviously must rely on help That’s where the additives come in All detergent-type motor oils contain detergent and dispersant additives that suspend contaminants and combustion by-products That’s why your oil may look dirty when you check it – it’s doing its job And that’s also why you can’t tell when it’s time to change the oil simply by looking at its color The oil is designed to prevent these corrosive contaminants from being deposited on engine surfaces, where they can cause piston rings to stick and oil-pump screens to plug Prevent Bearing Wear The oil filter helps by removing abrasive particles as the oil passes through the filter But an oil filter can’t catch fuel dilution and other liquid contaminants Control Viscosity Increase Keep Oil Screen Clean Reduce Oil Consumption Prevent Sludge No matter how good the oil and the oil filter, eventually they can no longer their jobs effectively That’s because with time and mileage, the oil’s additives get used up – causing the oil to degrade (oxidize or thicken) At that point, the oil must be changed, before sludge and deposits build up When the oil is drained, the contaminants are removed with it Obviously, oil should be changed before its contamination level reaches the point where engine damage could result Yet it’s unlikely that the individual motorist will be able to determine this critical point For this reason, automobile manufacturers recommend oil changes at a specific time or mileage interval, whichever comes first My owner’s manual lists two different schedules How I know if I should follow the “normal” or “severe service” schedule? Many manufacturers list two types of “service” – normal and severe Normal (or “ideal”) service consists of relatively high-speed driving (55-105 kph) on paved roads in dust-free areas, with trips over 16 km each The owner’s manual uses this type of driving to determine your car’s maximum time or mileage oil change recommendations Severe service operations will require more frequent oil and filter changes Severe service can include any of the following: • Trips of less than 16 km • Driving in cold weather • Idling for extended periods • Stop-and-go traffic • Pulling trailers/carrying heavy loads • Driving in dusty conditions Short trips, especially during cold weather, can be particularly severe The engine may not get a chance to warm up sufficiently to boil off moisture and unburnt fuel in the oil, leading to the developments of acids in the oil Since the engine is partially cooled by airflow, temperatures can increase when the engine is idling High temperatures can lead to more rapid oil oxidation and thickening Discover the Mobil Difference What’s the Synthetic Difference? Exceptional Product Performance Synthetics Conventional The high performance synthetic fluids that are used in Mobil are just one reason for exceptional product performance Here’s what else we to bring you a consistently outstanding product Uniform molecules = less friction Inconsistent molecules size = more friction • We have over four decades of synthetic research experience so we know how to combine the ingredients in exactly the right quantities Attribute of Synthetic Basestock Feature Benefit Higher Viscosity Index Reduces engine wear, especially at temperature extremes • Our Mobil formulations are proprietary and exclusive and are not rebranded to any other brand Prevents oil becoming too thick at low temperatures and too thin at high temperatures Low Temperature Performance Keeps oil flow at starting up Oil reaches critical engine parts more quickly to reduce engine wear • Recommended by name by more OEM’s than any other brand Lower Volatility Reduces oil burn-off • Consistently bring new innovations to the market to meet the latest needs in engine oil Reduces oil consumption and need for frequent top-off Lower Traction Due to the more consistent molecular structure of synthetics, there is less friction within the fluid Leads to greater efficiency and lower oil temperatures Increased Oxidative Stability Resists breakdown and attack from oxygen molecules Slows down the rate of oil thickening and minimizes engine deposits and varnish • We test our formulations to the extreme to ensure they’ll provide the performance you can depend on Mobil uses approximately 15 to 20 different components from around the world to make each Mobil product Mobil is always formulated with high performance base stocks, designed to provide optimum low and high temperature protection in each viscosity grade Our advanced synthetic fluids are expertly combined to enhance high temperature cleanliness and anti-wear performance Friction Modifier Synthetic Fluid I Synthetic Fluid II Anti-Wear Additives Combination of Dispersants Synthetic Fluid III Synthetic Fluid IV Defoamant Short Term Antioxidant Seal Swell Agent Long Term Antioxidant Shear Stable Viscosity Modifier www.mobil1.com Combination of Detergents 10 Mobil provides excellent control of oil consumption over extended distance at 21,000 kilometer oil drain intervals In a controlled research environment, engineers tested a Mercedes-Benz E350 engine with Mobil 0W-40 The engine demonstrated excellent oil consumption control, only liter (approximately) for every 41,000 kilometers Very Low Oil Consumption Mercedes-Benz E350 0W-40 Proven to Keep Your Engine Performing Like New Engineered to Help Keep Your Engine Performing Like New Litres of Oil Consumed per ODI As piston rings and cylinder bores wear with use, more and more combustion gases pass into the crankcase, which contaminates engine oil Mobil minimizes these effects in several ways to keep your engine performing like new As oil becomes more acidic due to contamination from combustion, the engine builds up these acids, which degrades the oil and increases wear and tear on critical parts Engineers use Total Base Number retention (TBN) to measure the ability of the oil to neutralize acidic contamination Mobil 1’s robust engine oil chemistry neutralizes these harmful acids to protect critical engine parts, enabling the vehicle to maintain its performance level for a longer period of time Engine oil should retain its original viscosity as the kilometers accumulate While conventional oils may increase in viscosity grade while in service, Mobil demonstrates excellent viscosity control As engines wear, iron can accumulate in the oil Mobil provides superior protection versus conventional motor oil and enhanced durability to minimize wear metal accumulation Iron particles should remain low indicating good protection against engine wear 00 0, 21 00 00 ,0 ,0 18 16 00 7,0 14 00 ,0 12 00 00 ,0 ,0 10 84 00 ,0 00 00 ,0 63 42 ,0 21 Test Kilometers When using Mobil 1, oil consumption is extremely low over extended service, even at 21,000 km oil drain intervals Engine Oil Durability Mercedes-Benz E350 0W-40 14 TBN (mgKOH/mg) 12 10 suggested minimum www.mobil1.com Even after 200,000 km using extended oil change intervals (every 21,000 km), Mobil exhibited excellent total base number retention, remaining several times above the minimum recommended limit 00 00 00 00 1,0 23 0, 21 ,0 18 ,0 16 00 7,0 14 00 ,0 00 00 ,0 12 10 ,0 00 ,0 84 63 00 ,0 42 00 ,0 21 Test Kilometers 12 Keeps Your Engine Performing Like New (cont.) Helps Prevent Engine Wear Keeps Your Engine Performing Like New (cont.) Mercedes-Benz E350 New Parts vs Parts after 210,000 kilometers 0W-40 350 300 Iron Level 350 Brand new 200 suggested alert level 150 100 50 00 1,0 23 00 0, 21 00 9, 18 00 8, 16 00 7,0 14 00 6, 12 00 5, 10 00 ,0 84 00 ,0 63 00 ,0 42 00 ,0 21 Mobil used Test Kilometers Even with 21,000 km oil changes, the engine was in excellent condition after 210,000 km Resists Viscosity Increase After running on Mobil for over 210,000 kilometers, critical engine components showed virtually no wear, helping prove that Mobil keeps engines performing like new Mercedes-Benz E350 0W-40 100% %KV @ 100°C Increase 90% 80% 70% 60% suggested maximum 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 00 1,0 23 00 0, 21 00 ,0 18 00 ,0 16 00 7,0 14 00 ,0 00 00 ,0 12 10 ,0 00 00 ,0 ,0 84 63 42 00 ,0 21 Test Kilometers While conventional oils may increase in viscosity with use, Mobil maintained its specified viscosity - even with 21,000 km oil changes Mobil helps provide excellent protection against deposits, even after 210,000 kilometers Exceptional Cleaning Power for Dirty Engines 14 Mobil Cleans Up Sludge in Your Engine Get the Sludge Out To evaluate the cleaning power of Mobil 1, researchers tested* a European performance vehicle in which a large amount of sludge had been formed After just three oil drains and 19,000 kilometers of driving with Mobil the level of sludge was significantly decreased In particular, the rocker cover, cam hold downs, oil screen and oil pan were much cleaner after using Mobil Top Deck of Engine *Testing performed under controlled conditions Excellent Engine Cleanliness Mobil 1’s uniquely balanced additive system provides outstanding protection against deposits and sludge Before After Engine Oil Screen Before After Bottom of Engine Before After Photographs demonstrate dramatic visual cleanliness improvement after just 19,000 kilometers with Mobil www.mobil1.com 16 15 Mobil Low Temperature Pumping Improved Temperature Performance Viscosity (cP) 300,000 Better Engine wear can take place within the first few seconds after start-up This means it’s critical for oil to flow freely and quickly to these parts, even when the oil has been sitting overnight in sub-zero temperatures In a controlled laboratory experiment, Mobil showed a significant performance advantage over conventional oil at extremely low temperatures Mobil greatly surpasses the industry standard requirements for low temperature oil flow Mobil 0W-40 remains pumpable down to -40°C These results confirm the outstanding cold weather performance of Mobil Mobil 0W-40 Synthetic Competitor 5W-40 Semi-synthetic Competitor 10W-40 400,000 Powerful Cold Weather Start-Up Protection 200,000 100,000 SAE Maximum -30°C (10W-40) -35°C (5W-40) MRV Temperature (°C) www.mobil1.com -40°C (0W-40) Mobil Success Stories 18 Success Stories China USA Poland Trust the Experts “I closed my eyes as I turned the ignition key and the engine fired up immediately It was incredible The engine had been turned off for six hours in -40° C temperature and within a few seconds the oil pressure had reached the necessary levels without any drive train noise There is no other oil I would use for an arctic trip like this besides Mobil synthetic engine oil The idea of using an oil other than Mobil 1, would be like driving on ice with bald tires It’s just something I would never do.” – Scott Brady, Expeditions West It’s no wonder Mobil is original equipment in some of the world’s finest vehicles, including: Aston Martin, Bentley Arnage & Continental GT, Cadillac CTS, XLR, SRX, STS, DTS, and Escalade, Chevrolet Corvette, Dodge Charger SRT8, Dodge Viper, Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Mitsubishi Evolution, Porsche and the Nissan GT-R After all, Mobil offers better wear protection and better resistance to thermal degradation than conventional or semi-synthetic oils Mobil motor oils will continue to perform at temperatures that make conventional and semi-synthetic motor oils start to oxidize and turn to sludge “For the past 15 years, Mobil has provided the engine protection needed to minimize component wear, resulting in enhanced engine reliability and improved overall performance,” – Tom Wallace, Vehicle Line Executive and Global Chief Engineer of performance cars for General Motors Mexico Canada Sweden “While I have always been very interested in the science and technology of how things work, I am a person who is far more interested in results And, the results I have had are a testament to the superior technology that is behind Mobil synthetic engine oil.” – Peter Gilbert, Million Mile Saab Owner “In looking for a high performance oil that would deliver long lasting protection for the advanced turbocharged engine, Mobil was a natural fit because of its proven performance, and the long track record of success we have had using Mobil in our other General Motors vehicles,” – Chris Meagher, chief engineer for Ecotec engines Mobil is going “Round the World.” Literally Japan Sweden USA China Turkey Egypt When a team of adventurers embarked on a roundthe-world expedition in several Land Rover Discovery sport utility vehicles, they put their trust in Mobil 0W-40 While trekking through the deep country inside Cambodia – where “gas stations” amounted to roadside stops where people poured fuel from glass bottles into gas tanks – poor fuel quality caused terminal catalytic converter failure The lead vehicle was summoned to pull over as the converter was glowing red and on fire Even though the engine was subjected to the most severe abuse, and the oil hadn’t been changed in over 40,000 kilometers, the engine remained protected by Mobil - established proof that Mobil 0W-40 can last over 40,000 kilometers under some of the world’s most difficult conditions! Mobil motor oils are capable of protecting engines at temperatures up to 204°C This type of stability is especially important for stop-and-go driving, for high-tech engines which tend to run at higher temperatures, and for turbocharged engines Mobil 5W-30 and 0W-40 were chosen by leading automobile manufacturers for their ability to provide outstanding protection not only under normal operating conditions, but also under extreme conditions Extreme Performance Mobil engineers weren’t surprised when a high-performance race car equipped with Mobil continued to run even when the engine coolant was lost The oil temperature sensors broke at 130°C (engine oil temperature was estimated to have reached 170°C) Mobil allowed the car to stay in the race and cross the finish line Mobil 1: Proof of Performance Summary The engineers and researchers for Mobil have tested numerous types of vehicles in many different tests designed to evaluate the performance of Mobil In summary, Mobil 1: • Helps keep engines performing like new by maintaining proper oil viscosity • Maximizes engine protection with its unique SuperSyn formula • Visibly cleans dirty engines of sludge • Increases low-temperature oil flow • Has proven reserves of protection even with severe use 20 Formulated for Performance Mobil Motorsports “Formula One is an extremely rigorous test ground for the Mobil product We’re seeing extremely high temperatures, high loads in the engine, and of course the lubricants and fuels that support those processes have to be the very best And that’s exactly what we strive to achieve with our partner, ExxonMobil.” – Ron Dennis, McLaren Group Chairman and CEO FPO When the Mercedes-Benz McLaren team wants to run its Formula One cars, it turns to ExxonMobil, which has been leading the field in synthetic lubricants for over 30 years The reason that ExxonMobil is involved with the Mercedes-Benz McLaren team is, on the surface at least, simple Formula One cars are among the most technically demanding vehicles on the planet, providing an advanced and exacting test bed to develop lube and fuel technology that we all use in our road cars every day In short, if any area of a Formula One car is not up to speed, it will soon be found out on the race track – while the eyes of the world bear witness “Just from a pure research standpoint, we’re always looking to find ways of stressing the materials we are making, Formula One provides us with that opportunity, because it’s a very tough environment, and the stresses that it places on our lubricants and fuels allow us to keep improving them The benefits of this are obvious, because it helps us to develop products that can cope with the unique tests that Formula One provides and then pass this technology, and their benefits, directly on to the consumer.” – Bruce Crawley, Global Motorsport Technology Manager at ExxonMobil What Experts Say Mobil Technology is used in race cars around the world – Formula One, NASCAR, endurance racers, you name it Here are some comments from some of the top drivers and race engineers who rely on the protection of Mobil Porsche “The collaboration in research and development, combined with Porsche and Mobil technology, unites two of the world’s strongest brands with one single philosophy: maximum performance for the ultimate driving experience.” – Hartnut Kristen, Director of Porsche Motorsports www.mobil1.com Porsche “For the past ten years, Porsche engineers have trusted Mobil for its outstanding performance capabilities and engine protection The Transsyberia Rally is a true test of a vehicle’s ability to perform in extreme conditions and as we equipped our team of 25 Porsche Cayenne S vehicles we knew we needed to use a motor oil that could help maximize engine protection and performance As we’ve done before, we turned to Mobil fully synthetic motor oil.” – Jürgen Kern, Porsche Cayenne Transsyberia Team Manager NASCAR “Mobil is the only motor oil I’ll trust in my race engine and in my own car.” – Sam Hornish Jr., NASCAR race driver GM Racing “Mobil has always been highly regarded throughout GM by the GTO, Cadillac and GTS V8 race teams We needed a lubricant that would not only maximize power and reliability of the Corvette’s roadorientated engine, but also provide a stable platform from which to develop its potential Mobil exceeded our requirements.” – Mike Atkins, Purchasing/Customer Service Manager for Pratt & Miller 22 What’s the difference between a fully synthetic and a semi-synthetic motor oil? All motor oils are made up of base oils and additives In general, fully synthetic motor oils contain non-conventional, highperformance fluids Semi-synthetic oils (also called “blends”) usually use a small percentage of non-conventional, highperformance fluids in combination with conventional oil Is Mobil a fully synthetic oil? Yes, it is To meet the demanding requirements of today’s specifications (and our customers’ expectations) Mobil uses high-performance synthetic fluids, along with a proprietary system of additives In fact, each Mobil product is engineered from a specific combination of synthetic fluids and hand selected additives Questions and Answers The following questions and answers are presented to help explain some of the more difficult motor oil-related concepts, and to help dispel some of the myths about synthetics in general and Mobil in particular In some cases, a certain degree of prior knowledge about motor oils and automotive technology is assumed If you’d like to learn about more fundamental questions, turn to “Motor Oil Basics” on page of this booklet or visit www.mobil1.com What makes synthetic motor oil superior to conventional motor oil? First of all, the performance of Mobil is more robust, especially in terms of low-temperature pumping and flow High-temperature stability and protection against deposits are also superior These attributes translate into less engine wear and longer engine life Conventional oils lack the performance of synthetic oils in the areas of low-temperature performance and high-temperature oxidation stability Mineral base stocks used in conventional motor oils also contain much greater amounts of impurities, such as sulfur, reactive and unstable hydrocarbons, and other undesirable contaminants that cannot be completely removed by conventional refining of crude oil What about high-temperature protection? Mobil synthetic motor oils offer better resistance to thermal degradation than conventional or semi-synthetic oils Mobil synthetic oil carries the benefit of a higher Viscosity Index (V.I.) which facilitates a thicker oil film over a wider range of operating temperatures This reduces the metal-to-metal contact which generates excessive heat and leads to engine wear Mobil will continue to perform at temperatures that make conventional and semi-synthetic motor oils start to oxidize, thicken and eventually turn to sludge Mobil motor oils are capable of protecting engines at temperatures up to 400°F This type of stability is especially important for stop-and-go driving, for high-tech engines, which tend to run at higher temperatures, and for turbocharged engines www.mobil1.com Why turbocharged engines have special lubrication needs? Oil temperatures in turbocharged engines can run significantly higher than those in nonturbocharged engines, especially in the area of the turbocharger bearing after engine shutdown With no oil movement after engine shutdown, these elevated temperatures can cause “coking” of conventional motor oil – that is, the oil literally turns to carbon The high-temperature oxidation stability of Mobil makes turbocharged engines a perfect application for Mobil 1, which will help prevent coking in a turbocharger Does Mobil use the same additives as conventional oils? No Mobil uses carefully selected individual components, creating a unique proprietary formulation of additives designed to provide outstanding all around performance (most other oils use off-the-shelf additive packages) In addition to additive packages which contain components, such as dispersants, detergents, and antioxidants to help keep the engine clean, motor oils also rely upon a component called a Viscosity Index (V.I.) improver to achieve the high-temperature viscosities needed by today’s engines Typically, V.I improvers are long-chain polymers that uncoil at high temperatures to provide higher viscosity and coil up at low temperatures to provide better oil flow Unfortunately, these molecules can be broken (sheared) by the sliding action of engine parts with close tolerance Once the V.I improver molecule is sheared, it is no longer effective Mobil formulations not require the same level of V.I improver as conventional oils Since Mobil 1’s highperformance components are less likely to break down, Mobil is engineered to protect your engine longer Does the viscosity of Mobil differ from that of typical motor oils, especially at high or low temperatures? At very low temperatures, when the oil needs to be “thinner” to flow readily, Mobil is capable of pumping easily while conventional oils can thicken substantially At very high temperatures, when the oil needs to be thick enough to provide a film on engine parts to prevent metal-to-metal contact, Mobil has a high viscosity index and resists being squeezed out of the contact area between metal surfaces by maintaining its viscosity This helps prevent premature engine wear Mobil is also more resistant to oxidation at high temperatures and so thickens less than conventional oil The Mobil formulation, with its combination of high-performance fluids and a proprietary additive system, provides greater stability in extreme low and high engine temperatures Questions and Answers (cont.) Can I use an oil supplement and/or engine treatment with Mobil 1? ExxonMobil does not recommend it According to the American Petroleum Institute (API) and Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM): “certified oils eliminate the need for supplemental engine oil additives.” In fact, the use of any oil supplement is not recommended by car manufacturers and may void a warranty Considering the comprehensive testing and engineering that has gone into Mobil 1, nothing can be gained by using these supplements How often should I change the oil if I’m using Mobil 1? We recommend that you follow the oil and filter change frequencies shown in your owner’s manual, especially during the warranty period With Mobil 1’s high-performance reserves, you can have the confidence to go the full mileage or timeframe recommended by the vehicle manufacturer Mobil is especially suitable for the latest vehicles with extended drain intervals or vehicles with oil monitoring systems that vary oil drain intervals 10 Should I follow the “severe service” oil change intervals mentioned in the owner’s manual? Does Mobil offer specific benefits under these conditions? Many kinds of driving conditions qualify your vehicle for “severe service” oil change intervals, and Mobil is ideal for this service “Severe service” conditions can include: • Frequent trips of less than 16 kilometers • Driving in cold weather • Idling for extended periods • Stop-and-go traffic • Pulling trailers/carrying heavy loads • Driving in dusty conditions Under both “normal” and “severe service” conditions, Mobil is engineered to provide performance reserves in the areas of sludge prevention, piston cleanliness, wear protection and high-temperature durability 11 I like to change the oil myself How should I dispose of Mobil 1? You should follow the same environmentally sound procedures that you with conventional motor oils As general guidelines for disposal: • Do not dump used motor oil in the trash • Do not pour it on the ground or down the sewer or storm drain • Place the used motor oils in a closed container • Take it to a service station or a collection location that recycles used motor oil • Do not burn the used motor oil in a space heater • To make it easier to recycle, not mix motor oil with other substances, such as gasoline or antifreeze In all cases, you should refer to your local community for specific disposal requirements 24 23 Many Esso, Exxon and Mobil service stations will take used motor oil from do-it-yourselfers and will follow approved recycling practices 12 When can I start using Mobil in my new vehicle? You can start using Mobil at any time, even in brand-new vehicles In fact, Mobil is original equipment in some of the world’s finest vehicles See list on back cover 13 Is it true that new engines need break-in periods using conventional motor oil? That is a myth In the past, engine break-in was necessary to remove any metal flashing or any other abrasive material left inside the engine after machining, as well as to allow the valves and rings to “seat” properly Today’s engines are built with much tighter tolerances, much improved machining and under much cleaner conditions compared to the engines of 10 or 20 years ago Current engine manufacturing technology does not require a break-in period using petroleumbased motor oils In fact, Mobil has shown excellent results in industry standard tests, most of which use completely rebuilt engines for each new test run Mobil 1’s outstanding results in these tests demonstrate that proper break-in using Mobil is not a concern Mobil can be used in an engine from the day you drive off the showroom floor 14 Can I use Mobil as break-in oil for a rebuilt engine? Yes, but the timing of your first oil change will depend largely on the quality of the rebuild Due to the tighter tolerance and improved machining of today’s engines, the traditional concept of “break-in” is not as critical However, if the engine rebuilder is using older machining equipment or lower-quality components, abrasive material can be left inside the engine In this case, you should use a short drain interval on your initial oil fill 15 Will the use of Mobil void my new-car warranty? With the exception of the Mazda rotary engine (Mazda does not recommend any synthetic oils), Mobil will not void new-car warranties If in doubt, always check your vehicle owner’s manual or contact your vehicle’s manufacturer www.mobil1.com Questions and Answers (cont.) 16 I’ve heard that Mobil will cause leaks – that it is not compatible with an older car’s seals and gaskets Mobil does not cause leaks It is fully compatible with the elastomer materials from which all automotive seals and gaskets are made With extended use, additives can oversoften engine seals, resulting in leaks More to the point, an oil additive will not rejuvenate worn or damaged seals The damaged seal may have been caused by a worn rotating metal component on the engine If an older engine is in good condition and does not have oil leaks, Mobil provides the same advantages as when used in a new engine If the engine does have oil leaks, ExxonMobil recommends taking measures to repair the leaks ExxonMobil also always recommends following the automobile manufacturer’s manual to determine the appropriate viscosity grade for the engine 17 Is it okay to mix conventional oil with Mobil 1? Mobil is fully compatible with conventional motor oils, semi-synthetic motor oils and other synthetic motor oils, should it be necessary to mix them But the outstanding performance of Mobil will be reduced by diluting it 18 Can I mix one litre of Mobil with three or four litres of conventional oil to enhance the performance of the conventional oil? You can, but ExxonMobil does not recommend this practice You give up much of the superior performance characteristics of Mobil The conventional oil in the mix will adversely affect the exceptional lowtemperature flow ability and high temperature oxidation stability of Mobil And while Mobil is fully compatible with conventional motor oils, it has an additive system that has been specifically developed to work with its own high-performance components 19 Do I need to flush my engine before switching to Mobil 1? Absolutely not No special preparation is necessary when switching from conventional motor oil to Mobil 20 What the API designations mean? The American Petroleum Institute (API) provides an Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System in which motor oils are categorized based on their performance characteristics and the type of service for which they are intended Motor oils are classified by a two-letter code Gasoline engine oil categories start with the letter S (originally designated “Spark Ignition” engine oils, we now associate the S with www.mobil1.com “Service”) Diesel engine oil categories start with the letter C (originally designated “Compression Ignition” engine oil, we now associate the C with “Commercial”) The second letter is simply a sequential designation that refers to the updating of quality levels over time to coincide with improvements and advances in engine technology In other words, when a new industry quality level is established, the next letter of the alphabet is used – so SM replaces SL, which replaces SJ, which replaces SH As you can see, the letters “I” and “K” were intentionally skipped to eliminate potential confusion with other commonly used designations The codes and viscosity grades are shown in an API “donut” on the back label of Mobil motor oils API also establishes industry guidelines on what can and can’t be included in the donut The current designation system was implemented in 1968 At that time, quality categories were established for oils that were used from the early 1930s through the current time (Between 1952 and 1968, the first oil categories were Motor Light, Motor Medium, and Motor Severe.) In addition to the current API category (which is SM), oil companies will often list past API categories on their bottles just for information purposes If you wish to learn more details about the American Petroleum Institute, go to their website – www.api.org 21 What are the ACEA specifications? The Association des Constructeurs Européens d’Automobiles (ACEA) is the European Automobile Manufacturers Association ACEA has established a series of specifications known as sequences which define minimum performance levels for engine oils There are currently two sets of sequences covering passenger cars: (1) oils for gasoline and light duty diesel engines (e.g ACEA A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5), and (2) catalyst compatible oils for gasoline and light duty diesel engines with after treatment devices (e.g ACEA C1, C2, C3, C4) Some vehicle manufacturers use the ACEA sequences to specify minimum oil quality level for their vehicles, and others use them as the basis for their own in-house engine oil specifications Mobil products carry ACEA claims and you can refer to your owner’s manual to check whether these standards are applicable to your vehicle More information about ACEA can be found at www.acea.be 26 Special Applications for Mobil 1 Can Mobil be used in passenger-vehicle transmissions? For automatic transmissions, ExxonMobil offers a synthetic automatic transmission fluid (ATF), Mobil Synthetic ATF Mobil motor oil should not be used in automatic transmissions In recent years, individual automobile manufacturers have developed unique transmission oil requirements Mobil Synthetic ATF is recommended for use and/or suitable for use in many different types of power-steering units Please consult your Mobil Synthetic ATF bottle or www.mobiloil.com and click “Other Products” for applicable uses With a manual transmission, refer to the owner’s manual If it calls for motor oil, Mobil can be used Can I use Mobil in my motorcycle? ExxonMobil offers Mobil fully synthetic motor oils for motorcycles Although Mobil 15W-50 has been used in 4-cycle motorcycle engines, ExxonMobil engineers recommend using Mobil Motorcycle Oils, since they have been specifically optimized for motorcycle applications Be sure to follow your owner’s manual for recommended oil and filter change frequencies 28 Why should I choose Mobil synthetic motorcycle oil versus a conventional motorcycle oil? There are a number of reasons Mobil Motorcycle Oils offer the following benefits: • Mobil’s synthetic technology provides outstanding shear stability, resisting viscosity breakdown in high-performance engines and transmissions in bikes that use a common lubrication system for the engine and transmission • You get exceptional high-temperature oil stability, with less oxidation and thermal degradation • The combination of synthetic components and proprietary additive components provides exceptional wear protection • The lubrication capability of Mobil Motorcycle Oils helps maintain optimum horsepower and acceleration throughout the life of your engine Do you have any performance testing to back up these oils? ExxonMobil has been blending and racetesting motorcycle oils around the world for many years at world-class professional road events In addition, ExxonMobil has had factory-level racing sponsorships around the world, including both road racing and motocross team efforts in places as diverse as Australia, Europe and Brazil www.mobil1.com ... Mobil in my new vehicle? You can start using Mobil at any time, even in brand-new vehicles In fact, Mobil is original equipment in some of the world’s finest vehicles See list on back cover 13 Is. .. something I would never do.” – Scott Brady, Expeditions West It’s no wonder Mobil is original equipment in some of the world’s finest vehicles, including: Aston Martin, Bentley Arnage & Continental... Considering the comprehensive testing and engineering that has gone into Mobil 1, nothing can be gained by using these supplements How often should I change the oil if I’m using Mobil 1? We recommend