Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy?
04-28-2011, 04:57 AM
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04-28-2011, 05:57 AM
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Anyone running Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy synthetic oil? I've been using Mobil 1 5W-20 fully synthetic, but came across this stuff yesterday and couldn't find a reason not to change... I went with 0W-20. Same price. Same protection. Better MPGs... Why not?
Anyway, haven't read much on the forum about this stuff so wanted to see if anyone has personal experience with it...
I'll report back at my next oil change in 6K miles to let everyone know my thoughts and if I gained the 2 percent fuel economy increase they're touting. Yes 2 percent... I know it's not earth shattering, but I'll take what I can get.
Anyway, haven't read much on the forum about this stuff so wanted to see if anyone has personal experience with it...
I'll report back at my next oil change in 6K miles to let everyone know my thoughts and if I gained the 2 percent fuel economy increase they're touting. Yes 2 percent... I know it's not earth shattering, but I'll take what I can get.
What Oil Filter are you using?
04-29-2011, 10:40 AM
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Agreed.
Even 5w20 is way too thin for a hard working v6 in a 4500# suv.
Its funny how Chrysler tells us to switch to a heaver rear diff oil for towing, but makes no mention of changing to a heavier weight motor oil for the engine.
No wonder you read about all these JK's with spun bearings & excessive oil usage. The engines are wearing out prematurely.
Its 10w30 for me in the summer, 5w30 in the winter.
Let us know how that 0w20 is working out for you in 50k miles.
Even 5w20 is way too thin for a hard working v6 in a 4500# suv.
Its funny how Chrysler tells us to switch to a heaver rear diff oil for towing, but makes no mention of changing to a heavier weight motor oil for the engine.
No wonder you read about all these JK's with spun bearings & excessive oil usage. The engines are wearing out prematurely.
Its 10w30 for me in the summer, 5w30 in the winter.
Let us know how that 0w20 is working out for you in 50k miles.
Well, I typically run the Fram Tough Guard, but for whatever reason I grabbed the Fram Extra Guard this go around... I didn't even realize my mistake until I drained my oil and went to put on the filter. Por que?
04-29-2011, 11:09 AM
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Good thing I have the lifetime powertrain warranty!
I 100 percent agree! Even their FAQ section states that the new Advanced Fuel Economy is just a relabeled version of their 2008 and earlier 0W-20/30 oil.
Well, I typically run the Fram Tough Guard, but for whatever reason I grabbed the Fram Extra Guard this go around... I didn't even realize my mistake until I drained my oil and went to put on the filter. Por que?
I 100 percent agree! Even their FAQ section states that the new Advanced Fuel Economy is just a relabeled version of their 2008 and earlier 0W-20/30 oil.
Well, I typically run the Fram Tough Guard, but for whatever reason I grabbed the Fram Extra Guard this go around... I didn't even realize my mistake until I drained my oil and went to put on the filter. Por que?
