All about Mobil 5W50 engine oil: specifications, reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

As the engine runs, oxidation products, soot, and harmful deposits accumulate in it. It's unavoidable. All these deposits in the motor increase friction, and this naturally leads to a deterioration in engine performance. As a result, it begins to work under heavy loads, which leads to rapid wear of parts. Therefore, for engines with high mileage, special oils are recommended, which are aimed at protecting the engine from wear and cleaning from carbon deposits. Mobil provides drivers with a fairly large selection. The range also includes lubricants for power plants with high mileage. The most effective oil is Mobil 5W50.

Description

This product is 100% synthetic with special cleaning additives for older engines. Like any other synthetic base, this one is also aimed at cleaning the engine of carbon deposits, sludge and soot. The advantage of synthetics is support and stable operation even at lower temperatures compared to mineral oils.

Note that earlier this product had two names: Mobil 1 RallyFormula 5W50 and Mobil 1 Peak Life 5W50. Now this is a slightly different lubricant with an improved formula. The oil retained all the advantages of the previous version and acquired new positive qualities. Lubricant now meets modern world quality standards.

Special Features

In addition to its cleansing and dispersing properties, the oil reduces the harmful effects of using unstable and low-quality fuel, prevents engine wear, which increases its service life.

Also, the product retains its viscosity during its entire service life, and from replacement to replacement, it remains stable. True, this is true only in cases where the engine is working. When oil is mixed with antifreeze, for example (this happens), its viscosity and lubricating properties change, but this is not the fault of the product itself. Also, this lubricant evaporates poorly, so it is consumed quite economically and even contributes to fuel economy. Also, the product is resistant to temperature changes and auto overloads, can work successfully even in extreme conditions.

Scope of application

Mobil 5W50 oil is designed for passenger car engines, however, it is recommended to fill it in those engines whose mileage exceeds 100,000 km. It is ideal for cars of European brands and large concerns such as Porsche.

Mobil 5W50 specifications

The most important characteristic of this oil is its viscosity, indicated in the name (5W50). What does this label say? First, the number 50 in the title says that the product issummer and works well at high temperatures. Secondly, the value of 5W indicates its winter destination. This makes it clear that the oil works well in cold weather and has a normal viscosity at negative temperatures. This means that Mobil 5W50 engine oil is multigrade and does not need to be changed every time it gets cold or warm.

Operating temperature range

And now in more detail. The number 5 in the name indicates at how low temperatures the oil can work normally. The lower the number, the lower the temperature limit. Index 5 is not the lowest, but it makes it clear that the oil will not lose its viscosity and will ensure normal engine start at temperatures not lower than -32 degrees.

The number 50 in the title shows at what maximum ambient air temperature the oil will work stably. In this case, the upper limit is 50 degrees. That is, the Mobil 5W50 product operates in the temperature range from -32 to +50 degrees. There are not many oils that can operate in such a wide temperature range.

Such characteristics of Mobil 5W50 oil allow it to be used in all weather conditions and in almost all regions of Russia. Even in those where the temperature drops to -30 degrees. Of course, in very severe frosts that are observed in the North, oil is not able to provide normal lubrication of friction pairs. But the grease itself is resistant not only to ambient temperatures, butand overheating of the motor.

Technical characteristics of Mobil 5W50 are ideal for Russian-made cars. In VAZ cars, the efficiency of the oil is quite high, and even fairly old engines work well and smoothly on it. Of course, when using this lubricant, you must be careful when pouring it into very dirty engines. Intense cleaning can cause filters and valves to become clogged with carbon particles.

Pros and cons

Mobil 5W50 is an excellent temperature resistant synthetic oil that effectively cleans engine debris. Has certain advantages over semi-synthetic and mineral lubricants.

Dignity:

1. Excellent lubricity. All rubbing pairs of the motor are effectively lubricated, the oil forms an oil film of the required thickness and maintains the required viscosity throughout the entire service life. Temperature fluctuations and even dispersed particles do not particularly affect the viscosity of the lubricant.
2. Cleaning properties. Due to the content of special additives in the composition, the oil cleans all parts of the engine from soot, sludge and soot, and prevents the formation of new particles. All this reduces engine wear and significantly extends engine life.
3. Economy. Unlike many other oils, it practically does not go to waste, and its level does not change from replacement to replacement. But this is true only for those motors that themselves do not "eat" oil. If there is a problem withengine, it will "eat up" even the highest quality lubricant. Mobil 5W50 also contributes to fuel economy by reducing the friction of parts.
4. High resistance to temperature fluctuations. The oil is universal, and that says it all. It retains its viscosity at low temperatures and in extreme heat, therefore, it will ensure the engine starts in all weather conditions.

Does this oil have cons? They cannot be. Modern engines have long ceased to be simple mechanisms. They are more like biological human organisms, so it’s impossible to say for sure whether this particular lubricant is right for your particular car. However, Mobil 5W50 is actively used by both owners of old foreign cars and owners of cars from the Russian automobile industry. It is also poured into cars produced in 2005-2010.

Fake Mobil 5W50

Some buyers of this product are dissatisfied with its quality. But often this is due to the fact that buyers use it in inappropriate conditions or acquire a fake. In the first case, the owner himself is to blame, in the second - scammers. Speaking frankly and honestly, scammers deserve respect. Even their non-original oil, which is sold in 90% of stores, works very effectively and is often no different from the original. So sometimes you don't have to worry about it at all.

You can distinguish a fake only by packaging, label, cover:

1. Cracks, chips on the packaging - the first signfakes. Plastic may have a wave-like structure, must be smooth.
2. The second sign of a fake is a poor-quality label. It may not print well, and there may be adhesive residue around the label.
3. Cover. In original packages, it opens according to a special scheme, and when opened, a watering can appears. Fakes may not have all of this.

The original oil canister is silver with a blue tint, has a darker blue lid. The back label has 2 layers. It is also worth noting that Mobil 5W50 oils are produced in Europe. In Russia, there may be products manufactured in Sweden, Russia, Finland. There are no factories in Russia where this oil is made.

Reviews

Mobil 5W50 collects both positive and negative reviews. The latter are rare, but they also exist. Of course, you can not believe the reviews, but you should pay attention to them anyway.

Note that there are no radically conflicting reviews on the Internet. Basically, buyers agree that the product is of high quality and reliable, does not go to waste, and behaves well at low and high temperatures. Some drivers claim that after switching to this oil, their cars began to work noticeably quieter.

Also, owners of old VAZ cars also note that the lubricant was well received by their cars. After the first change, the oil was completely black, which indicates its cleansing properties. With subsequent replacements, the color became lighter.

Conclusion

Each driver must decide for himself whether to use this oil or not. It is advisable to consult with experts on this issue, as well as look at the car's operating instructions. There must be indicated the characteristics that the lubricant poured into the motor must correspond to.

Note that this product from "Mobile 1" is one of the highest quality and most effective solutions for old engines. It is useless to pour it into new motors, because. they are clean by default, and aggressive detergents can only damage.

Try to avoid fakes, guided by the tips described above. But even if you bought a fake, you should not worry. She does her job too.