Mobil 1 96989 Synthetic 0W-40 Motor Oil - 1 Quart, Pack of 6

by Mobil 1

Product Features

• Outstanding wear protection
• Improved protection against sludge and harmful deposits
• Excellent high- and low-temperature performance Pours at temperatures as low as -53ºF and protects at oil temperatures as high as 400ºF
• Excellent fuel econcomy benefits

Product Details

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• Item Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000SKV4U2
• Item model number: 96989
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
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  • #3 in Automotive > Oils & Fluids > Grease & Lubricants

Product Description

Mobil 1 0W-40 exceeding industry standards and the major leading builder requirements is the cornerstone of the performance reserve that lets Mobil 1 0W-40 keep performing well after conventional oils cannot. Mobil 1 0W-40 provides the widest range of protection -- providing the extreme cold start protection of an 0W grade and the high temperature protection of an SAE 40 grade. Mobil 1 0W-40 meets key industry and car builder specifications for: Mercedes MB 229.5, BMW Longlife 01, Porsche Approval List 2002, VW 502.00/505.00/503.01, GM-LL-A-025 (gasoline), GM-LL-B-025 (diesel), ACEA A3, B3/B4 and API SM/CF. Mobil 1's viscosity is recommended by many European car builders, its wide range providing unsurpassed levels of protection and an overall smooth driving experience. Mobil 1 0W-40 keeps engines starting in Arctic-extreme cold, and it cleans deposits, sludge and varnish often formed in high temperature operating conditions. If you want total engine protection, excellent fuel economy and a product recommended for applications under warranty, you want Mobil 1. The world's leading synthetic motor oil, it features a proprietary SuperSyn anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond conventional motor oils. Technology that allows Mobil 1 to exceed the toughest standards of Japanese, European and U.S. car builders -- and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even the most extreme conditions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Proven Product - Exceeds Tough Specifications, October 30, 2010

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Steve H "books911" (U.S.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mobil 1 96989 Synthetic 0W-40 Motor Oil - 1 Quart, Pack of 6 (Misc.)

Mobil 1 0w40 has always been one of the premier products from Mobil 1. Mobil 1 0w40 is not "just," a another viscosity. Mobil 1 0w40 European Car Formula is actually different from other viscosities of Mobil 1 in more ways than just its weight.

I often will run oil analysis on oil that comes from my cars, or even on a new bottle of oil, just to see its composition.

Mobil 1 0w40 has more additives in it than say one of the more common viscosities like 5w30.

The reason being is that this 0w40 product is recommended or approved by many European manufacturers who have stringent standards. Indeed, some of these manufacturers do not only require specific performance requirements for this oil, but will actually specify where the additives packages must be purchased from. Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and BMW are just some of the manufacturers who have approvals on this oil.

Furthermore, all AMG vehicles and Porsches come from the factory with this very 0w40 Mobil 1. It is even used in some racing vehicles around the world.

Mobil 1 does not just meet specifications, but tends to exceed those specs.

Some might argue that Mobil 1 has changed its formula a lot over the years. However, one thing is clear. Mobil 1 0w40 is a quality product, approved by some of the most stringent manufacturer specifications, and it is the same formula found around the world.

Amazon has great opportunities to have this oil delivered to your door. There are often rebates available on the product.

It's a proven product. Recommended.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True PAO-based synthetic oil, July 2, 2011

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Eds (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mobil 1 96989 Synthetic 0W-40 Motor Oil - 1 Quart, Pack of 6 (Misc.)

I picked this oil for my car because it's a true synthetic oil (PAO-based) not the fake synthetics like other 0W-40 oils. In the US, the definition of synthetic is more lax and cheaper quality oils are allowed to be labeled synthetic even though they wouldn't qualify as such in Europe (hence the need to differentiate it as European car formula). If you have a high performance engine (Audi, BMW, etc...) then this is what you want. If you don't have one (e.g. Camry) then you don't necessarily need this.

The two numbers in the rating, 0W-40, are the viscosity at low and high temps. You basically want low viscosity at low temps when you start the engine to get lubrication flowing quickly and high viscosity at normal engine operating temperature to reduce engine wear. Standard petroleum-based oil does not have such a dynamic viscosity range, so oil manufacturers have created synthetic oils to do this. But many of them have been using petroleum-based oil combined with lots of additives to achieve this dynamic range and labeling it synthetic (because it is cheaper than a pure synthetic). These are known as Group III based oils. The problem is that there is the risk of the additives breaking down under high stress, leaving you with oil that only performs at the lower rating (i.e. 0 in this case!). This can lead to sludging. So what you want is a Group IV based oil, a.k.a. PAO-based (Poly-Alpha-Olefin), which means it is truly synthetic and does not need additives, and has no risk of breaking down. And it lasts longer, from 3000-15000 miles according to their website but I change mine every 5K-7.5K (check with your car manufacturer for what they recommend).

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For VW Jetta & Audi A4 Quattro 1.8T, April 15, 2011

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Roger Parks (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mobil 1 96989 Synthetic 0W-40 Motor Oil - 1 Quart, Pack of 6 (Misc.)

My last two cars have been a VW Jetta 1.8T and an Audi A4 1.8T. These engines get amazing gas mileage when paired up with a manual transmission. My Jetta Wagon got 36 MPG Highway and 30 MPG combined. My A4Q Avant gets 29MPG combined and even gets 28+ highway with two bikes on the roof (these mileage figures are calculated and not from the computer). You gotta have the right 0W oil to get the most gas mileage. My friend has been a service manager at several dealerships and he uses Castol in his 1.8T. I have been a Castrol fan for years, but when I checked last they still did not have anything that meets the VW 502.00 rating that this engine requires. I do not want to take any chances with the turbo, so I am sticking with Mobil 1. I have been using this oil since 2006 and change it every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. It is difficult to find in Spokane and I have to drive to Hayden, Idaho to buy it. I find it on sale at O'Reilly sometimes for $4.99 per quart (limit 24). It's good to see that Amazon has it. It will save me the trip.

The previous reviewer is right about oil change intervals. The "recommended" intervals have gotten longer because of consumer reviews that rate maintenance costs. The easiest way to improve your score is to reduce the number of oil changes. If you ask any good service manager or mechanic they will tell you to change it every 3,000 miles.

I use the Mahle Oil Filter from Amazon (Item number: W0133-1638280-MAH) Mahle Oil Filter. The Amazon ad says that Audi recommends this filter. I trust Amazon and the filter is German made and much larger than the filter my dealership sells me.