mobile 1 oil... is it that bad?

RedRocketRick · 10-21-2011, 08:20 AM

During my first 1800 miles (factory oil) I noticed that on the chrome exhaust tips, there was a sticky, gooey, tar-like substance that accumulated at the inside of the bottom of the tip. Everytime I noticed it, I would clean it off but noticed that it kept coming. I changed to 5W30 Mobil 1 at 1800 miles and now the gooey residue has disappeared. I can only assume that the oil change made the difference...and, wonder what else that "goo" is on between the engine and the outside world.

Anyone else notice this?

Z Quality · 10-21-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy'sz

^ I know somone who has run 5-30 for 170,000 on the 350 and only had to change a thermostat. Other than that still tickin....

BLASPHEMY!!!!!! If you don't run Mobil1 0W-40 after the first oil change then your engine is going to explode from accelerated wear in less than 10 miles!!!!

I really really think too many people put WAAAY too much time into thinking about this. The basics you need to know are, Change your oil on time, use a decent oil and filter, and take care of all the other regular maintenance items. Do this and the car will live a very long time.

HAY GUYZ!!! What is the best air filer to run on my 370Z? The guy at Autozone sayd Spectre is the bomb dizzles!!!! K&N SUCKS! NIssan filters are made to blow ur engine!!11one

FL 4Motion · 10-21-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonzo

Ah, so they cheapened the mix. Interesting. Like corporate honchos and accountants forced the engineer's hands to save a buck.

Thanks for the down and dirty of it.

Although I must say, I think the oil vs oil thing is a bit over rated anymore. If you are tracking this car then yeah, I might be concerned. But for us normal daily driver sorts, I think the Mobil 1 5-30 will do just fine. It might not take this car to a million miles, but it will get it to 250,000 for sure.

/\ exactly.

DJ-of-E · 10-21-2011, 07:16 PM

My ester oil kick your mobil oil's arse!

roy'sz · 10-22-2011, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z Quality

BLASPHEMY!!!!!! If you don't run Mobil1 0W-40 after the first oil change then your engine is going to explode from accelerated wear in less than 10 miles!!!!

I really really think too many people put WAAAY too much time into thinking about this. The basics you need to know are, Change your oil on time, use a decent oil and filter, and take care of all the other regular maintenance items. Do this and the car will live a very long time.

HAY GUYZ!!! What is the best air filer to run on my 370Z? The guy at Autozone sayd Spectre is the bomb dizzles!!!! K&N SUCKS! NIssan filters are made to blow ur engine!!11one

I think you should stick to dedaf....im just sayin

10-21-2011, 08:20 AM	#76 (permalink)
RedRocketRick Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Posts: 10 Drives: 2011 370Z Red 6MT Rep Power: 13	Sticky goo? During my first 1800 miles (factory oil) I noticed that on the chrome exhaust tips, there was a sticky, gooey, tar-like substance that accumulated at the inside of the bottom of the tip. Everytime I noticed it, I would clean it off but noticed that it kept coming. I changed to 5W30 Mobil 1 at 1800 miles and now the gooey residue has disappeared. I can only assume that the oil change made the difference...and, wonder what else that "goo" is on between the engine and the outside world. Anyone else notice this?

10-21-2011, 07:16 PM	#79 (permalink)
DJ-of-E Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 676 Drives: 00 Toyota Celica 040 Rep Power: 15	My ester oil kick your mobil oil's arse! __________________

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
I have 10 qts of mobile one oil. to use or not to use?	Cell	Engine & Drivetrain	7	07-08-2011 11:30 PM
Mobile phone app?	Junior370z	The370Z.com Feedback, Suggestions & Questions	5	01-02-2011 04:06 PM
Mobile, AL	CGMobile370Z	The Lounge (Off Topic)	9	07-12-2010 02:53 PM
Does anyone have the HD2 from T-mobile?	kgreen	The Lounge (Off Topic)	0	04-30-2010 06:41 PM
Mobile Home?	BPAuto	The Lounge (Off Topic)	3	02-12-2009 08:16 PM