mobile 1 5w-20 - Honda Pilot

jzw · 03-18-2005, 12:07 PM

I picked up a case of mobile 1 5w-20 from pep boys. I also still have some some conventional castrol 5w-20 left from my first oil change. I am thinking of switching to synthetic this time. Does anyone have experience with mobile 1 5w-20 synthetic? I can also get Amsoil from a distributor nearby.

MG Pilot · 03-18-2005, 12:15 PM

It used to be called 0W-20. It's good stuff.

jzw · 03-18-2005, 12:20 PM

mobile 0w-20 right next to 5w-20. i'd pick that up if it was still winter now.

john802 · 03-18-2005, 12:28 PM

Exxon-Mobil discontinue making 0W20 Mobil 1 supersyn as of late '04. They have new line of products such as 5W20 Mobil 1 and different viscosity Mobil 1 extended performance.

DanL · 03-18-2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally posted by jzw
I picked up a case of mobile 1 5w-20 from pep boys. I also still have some some conventional castrol 5w-20 left from my first oil change. I am thinking of switching to synthetic this time. Does anyone have experience with mobile 1 5w-20 synthetic? I can also get Amsoil from a distributor nearby.

Hope you picked up one of those $1 MADD calendars at the checkout and got 3 quarts free!

jzw · 03-19-2005, 10:54 PM

How do I get 3 quarts for free? I found a coupon for $3.99 a quart and went back to get price adjustment. But seems getting 3 quarts for free is a better deal!

mgorbsk · 03-20-2005, 11:18 AM

Used it exclusively on older cars. I don't know if there's truth or benefit to it, but I remember about 10 years ago or so it was suggested to wait till about 7500-10,000 mi before switching to syn.

DanL · 03-20-2005, 12:36 PM

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Originally posted by jzw
How do I get 3 quarts for free? I found a coupon for $3.99 a quart and went back to get price adjustment. But seems getting 3 quarts for free is a better deal!

The coupon in the calendar says buy three get three free, so a case of six will be around $15. I've built up quite a supply of Mobile 1.

HerkPilot · 03-20-2005, 01:46 PM

FYI:

Mobil 1 oil coupon at Pep Boys

svatne · 03-22-2005, 04:18 PM

There has been a long standing discussion of motor oil, among other lubes, on the Honda S2000 web site (s2ki.com) with significant contributions by experts including a lubrication chemist. Mobil 1 oils are good, but are blends and not true full synthetics. Amsoil and Redline are true full synthetics with better anitwear additives. I run Amsoil in my S2000 and will also run it, or Redline, in my Pilot after it is fully broken in - say after 8 to 10 thousand miles.

jzw · 03-22-2005, 10:21 PM

I thought Mobil 1 is full synthetic, no? It says full synthetic on the lable.

john802 · 03-22-2005, 11:15 PM

All full synthetic oil have a category 4 base stock w/ category 5 additives such as Redline, Mobil 1, Royal Purple, and Amsoil.

svatne · 03-22-2005, 11:16 PM

Unless they have recently changed their formulation, Mobil 1 is still a blend. Their new high milage oils might be full synthetic, I don't know about them.
Interestingly enough, Mobil 1 originally took Castrol to court for claiming that their blend was a synthetic. When the court ruled that if there was any synthetic oil in the blend it could be called synthetic oil (who knows why), Mobil 1 decided if you can't beat them join them, and labeled their blend "full synthetic" just like Castrol.
Mobil 1 is a pretty good oil, but not as good as oils like Amsoil and Redline which combine being all synthetic bases with exceptionally good additative packages.
Mobil 1 is probably adequate for pedestrian vehicles like the Pilot, but top of the line lubes like Redline or Amsoil are the only way to protect high reving high performance engines like that in the S2000.
Since I am already using them in my S2, I will go the extra mile and use them in my Pilot as well.
Go here for a bunch of links that will give you more information than you want on oils: http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=195574

john802 · 03-22-2005, 11:21 PM

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Originally posted by svatne
Unless they have recently changed their formulation, Mobil 1 is still a blend. Their new high milage oils might be full synthetic, I don't know about them.
Interestingly enough, Mobil 1 originally took Castrol to court for claiming that their blend was a synthetic. When the court ruled that if there was any synthetic oil in the blend it could be called synthetic oil (who knows why), Mobil 1 decided if you can't beat them join them, and labeled their blend "full synthetic" just like Castrol.
Mobil 1 is a pretty good oil, but not as good as oils like Amsoil and Redline which combine being all synthetic bases with exceptionally good additative packages.
Mobil 1 is probably adequate for pedestrian vehicles like the Pilot, but top of the line lubes like Redline or Amsoil are the only way to protect high reving high performance engines like that in the S2000.
Since I am already using them in my S2, I will go the extra mile and use them in my Pilot as well.

I don't know where you're getting your info but your source is incorrect. Mobil 1 is full synthetic although Exxon-Mobil still makes synthetic blend but not under the Mobil 1 label.

svatne · 03-22-2005, 11:30 PM

My information is from a lubrication chemist who posts on the S2000 web site (e.g. see http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=195574)
The info is a few months old, so M1 may have changed their formulation. If so, good for them! Where is your info that they have done so from?

03-18-2005, 12:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
jzw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 92 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mobile 1 5w-20 I picked up a case of mobile 1 5w-20 from pep boys. I also still have some some conventional castrol 5w-20 left from my first oil change. I am thinking of switching to synthetic this time. Does anyone have experience with mobile 1 5w-20 synthetic? I can also get Amsoil from a distributor nearby.

03-18-2005, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
MG Pilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Minneapolis Suburbs Posts: 920 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It used to be called 0W-20. It's good stuff. __________________ '03 Starlight Silver EX-L...Rear Splash Guards, Cargo Tray, All-Season Mats (Husky Liners In Front), Trailer Hitch, 3M Clear Nose Mask, K&N Performance Air and Oil Filters, Mobil1 5W-20 Oil, Sylvania Silver Star Bulbs, FS Spare, Michelin X Terrains, Bosch Micro Edge Excel Wiper Blades, Amsoil ATF, Bosch Premium Oil Filters, Purolator PureONE Oil Filters, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Akebono Ceramic Pads, Brembo Rotors-

03-18-2005, 12:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
jzw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 92 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	not sure if it's true. they also have mobile 0w-20 right next to 5w-20. i'd pick that up if it was still winter now.

03-18-2005, 12:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Exxon-Mobil discontinue making 0W20 Mobil 1 supersyn as of late '04. They have new line of products such as 5W20 Mobil 1 and different viscosity Mobil 1 extended performance. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

03-19-2005, 10:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
jzw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 92 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	more details please! How do I get 3 quarts for free? I found a coupon for $3.99 a quart and went back to get price adjustment. But seems getting 3 quarts for free is a better deal!

03-20-2005, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
mgorbsk Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Greencastle, PA Posts: 562 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Used it exclusively on older cars. I don't know if there's truth or benefit to it, but I remember about 10 years ago or so it was suggested to wait till about 7500-10,000 mi before switching to syn. __________________ 04 EXL-RES (Redrock Pearl) 98 Accord EX-V6 Cpe (Black) Traded In 08 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 5.7 4x4 (Desert Sand)

03-20-2005, 01:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
HerkPilot USMC Pilot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 65 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Free Oil.... FYI: Mobil 1 oil coupon at Pep Boys __________________ 2005 Honda Pilot EX-L SBP Auto day/night mirror, Tow package w/cargo carrier, OEM Cargo mat, Perfect-Fit air deflector, WWong's accessories, Nifty Catch-All front mats, OEM crossbars, Sirius Sportster 4 Replay, Garmin c530 Streetpilot, Bridgestone Alenza's

03-22-2005, 04:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
svatne Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nevada City, Calif Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There has been a long standing discussion of motor oil, among other lubes, on the Honda S2000 web site (s2ki.com) with significant contributions by experts including a lubrication chemist. Mobil 1 oils are good, but are blends and not true full synthetics. Amsoil and Redline are true full synthetics with better anitwear additives. I run Amsoil in my S2000 and will also run it, or Redline, in my Pilot after it is fully broken in - say after 8 to 10 thousand miles. __________________ '05 Sagebrush Pearl EX -L '03 Suzuka Blue S2000

03-22-2005, 10:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
jzw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 92 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	really? I thought Mobil 1 is full synthetic, no? It says full synthetic on the lable.

03-22-2005, 11:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	All full synthetic oil have a category 4 base stock w/ category 5 additives such as Redline, Mobil 1, Royal Purple, and Amsoil. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

03-22-2005, 11:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
svatne Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nevada City, Calif Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Unless they have recently changed their formulation, Mobil 1 is still a blend. Their new high milage oils might be full synthetic, I don't know about them. Interestingly enough, Mobil 1 originally took Castrol to court for claiming that their blend was a synthetic. When the court ruled that if there was any synthetic oil in the blend it could be called synthetic oil (who knows why), Mobil 1 decided if you can't beat them join them, and labeled their blend "full synthetic" just like Castrol. Mobil 1 is a pretty good oil, but not as good as oils like Amsoil and Redline which combine being all synthetic bases with exceptionally good additative packages. Mobil 1 is probably adequate for pedestrian vehicles like the Pilot, but top of the line lubes like Redline or Amsoil are the only way to protect high reving high performance engines like that in the S2000. Since I am already using them in my S2, I will go the extra mile and use them in my Pilot as well. Go here for a bunch of links that will give you more information than you want on oils: http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=195574 __________________ '05 Sagebrush Pearl EX -L '03 Suzuka Blue S2000

03-22-2005, 11:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
svatne Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nevada City, Calif Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My information is from a lubrication chemist who posts on the S2000 web site (e.g. see http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=195574) The info is a few months old, so M1 may have changed their formulation. If so, good for them! Where is your info that they have done so from? __________________ '05 Sagebrush Pearl EX -L '03 Suzuka Blue S2000

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