Using Mobile 1 for 18 months

[koihito]

I've got a 2000 Dodge Ram Van (5.2) with 100,700 miles on it. It was parked a year ago with Mobile one 5w30 that had 500-600 miles on it. I put it back on the road yesterday and was planning to run it for the the next 5-6 months or until I hit 105,000 miles but am now having second thoughts.

Anyone out there have experience with pushing the "1 year rule"?

 

[saberz]

There wouldn't be that many contaminants in that short OCI period but peace of mind is worth more than a few bucks fo ran oil change. I'd drain it and put in a quality conventional given you aren't running the oil or the truck that much.

If you plan on running the truck often and using it, then go back to Mobil 1. $21 for peace of mind is a bargain.

 

[daman]

That oil is perfectly fine for use,use it and sleep good at night, OR drain it and send it to me..

that 1 year stuff is [censored] !!!

 

[hate2work]

If you dump it you will be wasting perfectly good oil. The one year rule is not cast in stone, use good judgement and you'll be fine.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: koihito
Anyone out there have experience with pushing the "1 year rule"?

Yup. Been there, done that. No problem.

There was a UOA posted recently where the oil was in service for about 5 years if I'm not mistaken. It seemed fine.

 

[koihito]

Very cool! That was my gut reaction (that it would be O.K.) The van only has to last me another 5-6 months at which point it will be sold, given away, burned or what ever, but I won't need it again as we will be out of the country for 5 years

Thanks for the replies!

 

[Doug Hillary]

Hi,
koihito - You said this:
"Anyone out there have experience with pushing the "1 year rule"?"

Yes my vehicles are always run according to the OLM or distance on the lubricants I use. This sometimes goes out to two years. Mostly it is one to one and a half yesrs - distance usually wins first

You will be fine probably out to the second "birthday" or the distance nominated!

 

[Gene K]

Porsche Boxster Factory Fill (Mobil 1): 5-6 Years Old and 8,860 Miles.

Originally Posted by Whimsey:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...true#Post238633

PS For future reference you posted in the wrong section - HDEO is a Heavy Duty Engine Oil like Mobil Delvac 1 or Shell Rotella T. Topic should have been in the PCMO / Gasoline Section.