Mobil 1 fan

[tig1]

I thought 5w20 was the original?

Sorry you are correct.

 

[4WD]

Sorry you are correct.

 

[fantastic]

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Outperforms 10w-40... Sales tactics of the time.

 

[loneryder]

Outperforms 10w-40... Sales tactics of the time.

10-40 was the main oil weight used back then.

 

[fantastic]

10-40 was the main oil weight used back then.

While they just put a "blank statement" on the can for sales. I'm going to assume they could've backed up that claim by using it Cold temperatures vs the thicker 10w-40.

 

[4WD]

While they just put a "blank statement" on the can for sales. I'm going to assume they could've backed up that claim by using it Cold temperatures vs the thicker 10w-40.

Marketing for PVL have always been “claims” - this one has stood the test of time …
10W40 was an easier target for base stocks in that era … An era of sludge without constant changes of oil …

 

[53' Stude]

Marketing for PVL have always been “claims” - this one has stood the test of time …
10W40 was an easier target for base stocks in that era … An era of sludge without constant changes of oil …

I thought someone here mentioned that 10w40’s in that are weren’t Gigi’s? I’m probably wrong.