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Mobil EP 5W-30, strange riding experience.
#4505240
09/02/17 09:48 AM
09/02/17 09:48 AM
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Joined: Feb 2017
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China
dole
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My Honda PCX scooter, with Mobil fs 0w-40, smooth as silk.
I changed to EP 5-30, rough, very discernable rough.
Is it normal? the scooter recommends 10W-30.
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Re: Mobil EP 5W-30, strange riding experience.
[Re: dole]
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09/02/17 02:01 PM
09/02/17 02:01 PM
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Posts: 4,902
MTL, CANADA
Rolla07
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Joined: Nov 2011
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MTL, CANADA
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Give it time. My car usually is a bit louder right after an oil change but 1000-2000 kms in it quiets down.
2007 Corolla Red Pearl 155k miles
PP 0w20 & ST 4967
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Re: Mobil EP 5W-30, strange riding experience.
[Re: dole]
#4505556
09/02/17 03:28 PM
09/02/17 03:28 PM
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Posts: 12,051
Idaho
CT8
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Idaho
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The Mobil 0W-40 is a far superior oil to the EP.
2015 Ford F150 2.7
2018 Ford F350 6.2
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Re: Mobil EP 5W-30, strange riding experience.
[Re: Rolla07]
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09/02/17 11:59 PM
09/02/17 11:59 PM
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Posts: 820
NC
Vladiator
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NC
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Give it time. My car usually is a bit louder right after an oil change but 1000-2000 kms in it quiets down. I remember having a similar issue in couple of my Corollas. But then I discovered 0w30/0w40 oils. Never had an issue again  
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1999 Lexus GS400-213k
2006 Toyota Camry-187k
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid-125k
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Re: Mobil EP 5W-30, strange riding experience.
[Re: CT8]
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09/03/17 08:01 AM
09/03/17 08:01 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 13,864
Illinois
tig1
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Illinois
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The Mobil 0W-40 is a far superior oil to the EP. In what way? Different for different engines, but superior? I don't think so.
2007 Ford Fusion 233,000 miles
M1 0-20 EP
2017 Ford Fusion 58K
M1 0-20 EP
10,000 mile OCIs on both engines
M1 ATF and Valvoline LV
M1 10-30 in all OPE
MC filters
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Re: Mobil EP 5W-30, strange riding experience.
[Re: tig1]
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09/03/17 09:30 AM
09/03/17 09:30 AM
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Posts: 37,516
Ontario, Canada
OVERKILL
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Ontario, Canada
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The Mobil 0W-40 is a far superior oil to the EP. In what way? Different for different engines, but superior? I don't think so. I would have to agree with CT8 that, all things equal, the 0w-40 is a superior lube. This is due to the higher level of AW additives allowed by both the grade and the fact that it is a Euro oil, as well as the more difficult to obtain Euro approvals. Now, does that mean it is offers a tangible benefit in the OP's application? Probably not. But it is possible the different chemistry and blend characteristics have resulted in different acoustics.
2018 RAM 1500 Big Horn EcoDiesel
2016 Grand Cherokee SRT
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Re: Mobil EP 5W-30, strange riding experience.
[Re: OVERKILL]
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09/03/17 09:49 AM
09/03/17 09:49 AM
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Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 5,955
Kalifornia Kollective
BrocLuno
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Posts: 5,955
Kalifornia Kollective
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The Mobil 0W-40 is a far superior oil to the EP. In what way? Different for different engines, but superior? I don't think so. I would have to agree with CT8 that, all things equal, the 0w-40 is a superior lube. This is due to the higher level of AW additives allowed by both the grade and the fact that it is a Euro oil, as well as the more difficult to obtain Euro approvals. Now, does that mean it is offers a tangible benefit in the OP's application? Probably not. But it is possible the different chemistry and blend characteristics have resulted in different acoustics. Bingo 
Formerly in marine engineering. In an earlier life I owned my own petroleum tank truck, and hauled for the majors and independent's.
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Re: Mobil EP 5W-30, strange riding experience.
[Re: FZ1]
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09/03/17 10:43 AM
09/03/17 10:43 AM
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Posts: 4,727
Texas
FZ1
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Texas
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P.S. It's a Scooter. It needs thicker low end 10w-20w. That's the problem.
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Re: Mobil EP 5W-30, strange riding experience.
[Re: FZ1]
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09/03/17 10:49 AM
09/03/17 10:49 AM
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 37,516
Ontario, Canada
OVERKILL
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 37,516
Ontario, Canada
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P.S. It's a Scooter. It needs thicker low end 10w-20w. That's the problem. What?
2018 RAM 1500 Big Horn EcoDiesel
2016 Grand Cherokee SRT
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Re: Mobil EP 5W-30, strange riding experience.
[Re: OVERKILL]
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09/03/17 02:55 PM
09/03/17 02:55 PM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 4,727
Texas
FZ1
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 4,727
Texas
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Needs a thicker oil on the low end to run more smoothly.
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Re: Mobil EP 5W-30, strange riding experience.
[Re: OVERKILL]
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09/06/17 09:15 PM
09/06/17 09:15 PM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 13,864
Illinois
tig1
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Joined: Jan 2009
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Illinois
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The Mobil 0W-40 is a far superior oil to the EP. In what way? Different for different engines, but superior? I don't think so. I would have to agree with CT8 that, all things equal, the 0w-40 is a superior lube. This is due to the higher level of AW additives allowed by both the grade and the fact that it is a Euro oil, as well as the more difficult to obtain Euro approvals. Now, does that mean it is offers a tangible benefit in the OP's application? Probably not. But it is possible the different chemistry and blend characteristics have resulted in different acoustics. What I mean is if an engine calls for 0-20EP, then 0-40 may give inferior results to the 0-20EP. Same with an engine calling for 0-40. If you use 0-20EP you may have an inferior result with 0-20EP. It's not apples to apples.
2007 Ford Fusion 233,000 miles
M1 0-20 EP
2017 Ford Fusion 58K
M1 0-20 EP
10,000 mile OCIs on both engines
M1 ATF and Valvoline LV
M1 10-30 in all OPE
MC filters
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