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PowertoLove · 08-03-2019, 10:19 AM

Mobil 1 0-40 Anyone using this in their cars? Thinking about trying it in mine.

pnwdan · 08-03-2019, 10:30 AM

I wouldnt. Just stick to the 5w30

I actually run Rotella T6 which is 5w40 I believe. Higher additives for diesel engines. I dont have cats though.

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Welker2 · 08-03-2019, 01:11 PM

Why would you want to use anything other then what has been recommended unless your engine is heavily modified?! Using a thinner or thicker oil is a sure way to introduce an unnecessary increase of risk of a catastrophic failure. Several years back, sold my 1987 Callaway Corvette to an individual who decided to use 10-30 instead of the recommended 5-50; within days of doing so, he spun a few bearings and destroyed the engine.

PowertoLove · 08-03-2019, 01:14 PM

Its a little heavier than the 5-30. Using Pennzoil Plat I use about a 1/2 qt in 5000 miles. Using the dealer 5-30 gm synthetic it didn't use any oil but getting the GM oil is a big PITA.

Welker2 · 08-03-2019, 01:45 PM

Are you using synthetic Pennzoil with Dexos? I use fully synthetic Mobile1 with Dexos with no issues; the amount of oil used/burned between changes isn't enough to register on dip stick.

Rich2010 · 08-03-2019, 06:47 PM

I’m running the Euro spec 0-40 on the recommendation of my tuner/engine builder. Very very reputable guy in the northeast. No issues

PowertoLove · 08-03-2019, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich2010

I’m running the Euro spec 0-40 on the recommendation of my tuner/engine builder. Very very reputable guy in the northeast. No issues

yep I've read a lot are using it.

Sir Nuke · 08-05-2019, 05:59 AM

be carefull…..there is more than one 0w-40 Mobil1 There is the common Mobil1 European Formula 0w-40 and then there is the Mobil 1™ ESP 0W-40, which is what is recommended for the 2019 up Corvettes.

The European Formula is NOT Dexos certified, where as the ESP is.

christianchevell · 08-05-2019, 06:40 AM

need to void your warranty quick change oil grades..... you have a engine specifically made for the grade of oil recommended, I use driven racing oil ls30 full synthetic specifically made for a modified LS engine with 5 w 30...…. I do not pay over ten bucks a quart because...…. SO go ahead play with this or that oil because some dude tuner says why not just because he can use it in a turbo..... maybe you can post some day about your engine going south and someone can learn is how I feel any more...…..

People used to hammer on me for recommending Driven racing oil and doing a break in with BR30 and using ls30, then some bright fellows read up and figured out if its recommended by all the major parts makers it might just be the ticket...…… or they got it included with their engines they bought aftermarket or read on varied sites of the best vendors...…. There are guys who just run the regular dexo blend and do regular oil changes also everywhere and do fine also... I play it safe because its a hell of a investment for a new engine.

PowertoLove · 08-05-2019, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

be carefull…..there is more than one 0w-40 Mobil1 There is the common Mobil1 European Formula 0w-40 and then there is the Mobil 1™ ESP 0W-40, which is what is recommended for the 2019 up Corvettes.

The European Formula is NOT Dexos certified, where as the ESP is.

Thanks for the info

StingrayblueSS · 08-05-2019, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welker2

Are you using synthetic Pennzoil with Dexos? I use fully synthetic Mobile1 with Dexos with no issues; the amount of oil used/burned between changes isn't enough to register on dip stick.

Same here stick with the owners manual. Heavier oil is just going to make the engine work harder and reduce gas mileage and hp.

Moto-Mojo · 08-05-2019, 08:45 AM

I noticed Wal-Mart had this on sale over the weekend. Coincidence?

chevy pilot · 08-05-2019, 11:24 AM

European Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30 is dexos2 (GM-LL-A-025 ja GM-B-LL-025)
European Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 is dexos2 (GM-LL-A-025 ja GM-B-LL-025)
European Mobil 1 0W-20 is dexos1 Gen 2 (GM 6094M)

Russell James · 08-05-2019, 12:19 PM

For an oil recommendation, I'd post your mods. Bearing material, bearing clearance, lifters, cam, valves springs... climate, intended use.... all kinds of stuff play a role. All stock, just open the owner's manual.

For example... Newer cars with under .001" aluminum bearings, all stock... put in whatever the owner's manual says. Break it in exactly as the owner's many says. Take that same engine in a crate race version with .002"+ clearance tri-metal bearings... would use a little thicker viscosity and the break in would be a couple warm up laps then hammer down.

So... what's your mods, weather, intended use?

btw, just an opinion, diesel oil is for diesel engines. They are loaded with detergents to carry the diesel soot to the filter. And in a diesel engine, they don't care about detonation because they run on detonation. So, they are loaded with calcium. A gas performance engine is just the opposite... load up the anti wear zinc/phos, reduce detergents, avoid calcium or anything else that can create detonation.

08-03-2019, 10:19 AM	#1
PowertoLove Banned Drives: A Sneaky Fast Camaro Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Posts: 141	Mobil 1 0-40 Mobil 1 0-40 Anyone using this in their cars? Thinking about trying it in mine.

08-03-2019, 10:30 AM	#2
pnwdan Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington Posts: 848	I wouldnt. Just stick to the 5w30 I actually run Rotella T6 which is 5w40 I believe. Higher additives for diesel engines. I dont have cats though. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk __________________ 2014 2SS/RS LS3/M6

08-03-2019, 01:11 PM	#3
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Why would you want to use anything other then what has been recommended unless your engine is heavily modified?! Using a thinner or thicker oil is a sure way to introduce an unnecessary increase of risk of a catastrophic failure. Several years back, sold my 1987 Callaway Corvette to an individual who decided to use 10-30 instead of the recommended 5-50; within days of doing so, he spun a few bearings and destroyed the engine. __________________

08-03-2019, 01:45 PM	#5
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Are you using synthetic Pennzoil with Dexos? I use fully synthetic Mobile1 with Dexos with no issues; the amount of oil used/burned between changes isn't enough to register on dip stick. __________________

08-03-2019, 06:47 PM	#6
Rich2010 Drives: 2010 Cyber Gray LS3 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Barre, Ma Posts: 107	I’m running the Euro spec 0-40 on the recommendation of my tuner/engine builder. Very very reputable guy in the northeast. No issues __________________ 2010 Cyber Gray LS3-BTR stage 4-480/428 RXT and 3.91’s

08-03-2019, 01:14 PM	#4
PowertoLove Banned Drives: A Sneaky Fast Camaro Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Posts: 141	Its a little heavier than the 5-30. Using Pennzoil Plat I use about a 1/2 qt in 5000 miles. Using the dealer 5-30 gm synthetic it didn't use any oil but getting the GM oil is a big PITA.

08-05-2019, 05:59 AM	#8
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,328 View My Garage	be carefull…..there is more than one 0w-40 Mobil1 There is the common Mobil1 European Formula 0w-40 and then there is the Mobil 1™ ESP 0W-40, which is what is recommended for the 2019 up Corvettes. The European Formula is NOT Dexos certified, where as the ESP is. __________________

08-05-2019, 06:40 AM	#9
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	need to void your warranty quick change oil grades..... you have a engine specifically made for the grade of oil recommended, I use driven racing oil ls30 full synthetic specifically made for a modified LS engine with 5 w 30...…. I do not pay over ten bucks a quart because...…. SO go ahead play with this or that oil because some dude tuner says why not just because he can use it in a turbo..... maybe you can post some day about your engine going south and someone can learn is how I feel any more...….. People used to hammer on me for recommending Driven racing oil and doing a break in with BR30 and using ls30, then some bright fellows read up and figured out if its recommended by all the major parts makers it might just be the ticket...…… or they got it included with their engines they bought aftermarket or read on varied sites of the best vendors...…. There are guys who just run the regular dexo blend and do regular oil changes also everywhere and do fine also... I play it safe because its a hell of a investment for a new engine. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

08-05-2019, 08:45 AM	#12
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	I noticed Wal-Mart had this on sale over the weekend. Coincidence? __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

08-05-2019, 11:24 AM	#13
chevy pilot Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hki.Finland Posts: 948	European Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30 is dexos2 (GM-LL-A-025 ja GM-B-LL-025) European Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 is dexos2 (GM-LL-A-025 ja GM-B-LL-025) European Mobil 1 0W-20 is dexos1 Gen 2 (GM 6094M)

08-05-2019, 12:19 PM	#14
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	For an oil recommendation, I'd post your mods. Bearing material, bearing clearance, lifters, cam, valves springs... climate, intended use.... all kinds of stuff play a role. All stock, just open the owner's manual. For example... Newer cars with under .001" aluminum bearings, all stock... put in whatever the owner's manual says. Break it in exactly as the owner's many says. Take that same engine in a crate race version with .002"+ clearance tri-metal bearings... would use a little thicker viscosity and the break in would be a couple warm up laps then hammer down. So... what's your mods, weather, intended use? btw, just an opinion, diesel oil is for diesel engines. They are loaded with detergents to carry the diesel soot to the filter. And in a diesel engine, they don't care about detonation because they run on detonation. So, they are loaded with calcium. A gas performance engine is just the opposite... load up the anti wear zinc/phos, reduce detergents, avoid calcium or anything else that can create detonation.