Chevy recommends Mobil 1 0w40 ESP for the Corvette. FCA recommends Pennzoil Platinum Ultra 0w40 for any of the SRT cars including the SRT Hellcat.
Preferences?
Preferences?
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To me either is good. GM is getting paid by Mobil to have mobil products and vis versa for FCA. At least that is how I see it.
Of the two I'd use the Mobil 1 ESP 0W40.
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Preferences?
For what application? Corvette, Hellcat, or my '03 Camry V6.
Because the answer is different for each.
Preferences?
For what application? Corvette, Hellcat, or my '03 Camry V6.
Because the answer is different for each.
Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
Chevy recommends Mobil 1 0w40 ESP for the Corvette. FCA recommends Pennzoil Platinum Ultra 0w40 for any of the SRT cars including the SRT Hellcat.
Preferences?
Neither, unless I have an application that specifically requires one. And if it does, then it's usually pretty specific as to which one.
Chevy recommends Mobil 1 0w40 ESP for the Corvette. FCA recommends Pennzoil Platinum Ultra 0w40 for any of the SRT cars including the SRT Hellcat.
Preferences?
Neither, unless I have an application that specifically requires one. And if it does, then it's usually pretty specific as to which one.
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What about Castrol 0W40?
This should be good.
But I'd think that any capable 0w-40 would perform well in either.
But I'd think that any capable 0w-40 would perform well in either.
Originally Posted by Rat407
To me either is good. GM is getting paid by Mobil to have mobil products and vis versa for FCA. At least that is how I see it.
How much are they getting paid?
To me either is good. GM is getting paid by Mobil to have mobil products and vis versa for FCA. At least that is how I see it.
How much are they getting paid?
Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
Chevy recommends Mobil 1 0w40 ESP for the Corvette. FCA recommends Pennzoil Platinum Ultra 0w40 for any of the SRT cars including the SRT Hellcat.
Preferences?
Both oils are mediocre.
Chevy recommends Mobil 1 0w40 ESP for the Corvette. FCA recommends Pennzoil Platinum Ultra 0w40 for any of the SRT cars including the SRT Hellcat.
Preferences?
Both oils are mediocre.
Is the Corvette oil the only non-boutique mid saps 0w40 available in North America?
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by Rat407
To me either is good. GM is getting paid by Mobil to have mobil products and vis versa for FCA. At least that is how I see it.
How much are they getting paid?
OK maybe it is the other way around. Mobil was the least expensive oil to GM could find to purchase and vis versa for FCA?????
Originally Posted by Rat407
To me either is good. GM is getting paid by Mobil to have mobil products and vis versa for FCA. At least that is how I see it.
How much are they getting paid?
OK maybe it is the other way around. Mobil was the least expensive oil to GM could find to purchase and vis versa for FCA?????
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Originally Posted by Rat407
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by Rat407
To me either is good. GM is getting paid by Mobil to have mobil products and vis versa for FCA. At least that is how I see it.
How much are they getting paid?
OK maybe it is the other way around. Mobil was the least expensive oil to GM could find to purchase and vis versa for FCA?????
Neither. Mobil and GM have a partnership, just like FCA and SOPUS have a partnership. This means they work together to develop lubricants and perform lubricant testing and then the OEM will recommend their partner's product, which in turn increases their partner's sales. It's beneficial for both parties. Mobil has a similar relationship with Porsche, Mercedes AMG and a few other marques. BMW and Castrol used to have something similar but that's now changed to SOPUS.
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by Rat407
To me either is good. GM is getting paid by Mobil to have mobil products and vis versa for FCA. At least that is how I see it.
How much are they getting paid?
OK maybe it is the other way around. Mobil was the least expensive oil to GM could find to purchase and vis versa for FCA?????
Neither. Mobil and GM have a partnership, just like FCA and SOPUS have a partnership. This means they work together to develop lubricants and perform lubricant testing and then the OEM will recommend their partner's product, which in turn increases their partner's sales. It's beneficial for both parties. Mobil has a similar relationship with Porsche, Mercedes AMG and a few other marques. BMW and Castrol used to have something similar but that's now changed to SOPUS.
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by Rat407
To me either is good. GM is getting paid by Mobil to have mobil products and vis versa for FCA. At least that is how I see it.
How much are they getting paid?
I'd guess it's in the form of pricing agreements rather than actual transfer payments. Back in 2000s era when I was working, Mobil was used across the board in GM N America engine factory fill so GM was buying many gallons of their oil. Not sure if that continues today?
Originally Posted by Rat407
To me either is good. GM is getting paid by Mobil to have mobil products and vis versa for FCA. At least that is how I see it.
How much are they getting paid?
I'd guess it's in the form of pricing agreements rather than actual transfer payments. Back in 2000s era when I was working, Mobil was used across the board in GM N America engine factory fill so GM was buying many gallons of their oil. Not sure if that continues today?
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Sponsorship deals do NOT determine viscosity selection - CLIMATE determines viscosity selection.
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Originally Posted by Olas
Sponsorship deals do NOT determine viscosity selection - CLIMATE determines viscosity selection.
I'd say that used to be the case, but now with everything spec'ing 5w-20/0w-20 I don't think it is. Application/usage profile is what appears to drive the use of grades beyond the seemingly universal xW-20. The high performance rigs end up spec'd with 0w-40 in many cases now.
Sponsorship deals do NOT determine viscosity selection - CLIMATE determines viscosity selection.
I'd say that used to be the case, but now with everything spec'ing 5w-20/0w-20 I don't think it is. Application/usage profile is what appears to drive the use of grades beyond the seemingly universal xW-20. The high performance rigs end up spec'd with 0w-40 in many cases now.
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Originally Posted by Olas
Sponsorship deals do NOT determine viscosity selection - CLIMATE determines viscosity selection.
I'd say that used to be the case, but now with everything spec'ing 5w-20/0w-20 I don't think it is. EPA/CAFE profile is what appears to drive the use of grades beyond the seemingly universal xW-20. The high performance rigs end up spec'd with 0w-40 in many cases now.
There I fixed that for you....
Originally Posted by Olas
Sponsorship deals do NOT determine viscosity selection - CLIMATE determines viscosity selection.
I'd say that used to be the case, but now with everything spec'ing 5w-20/0w-20 I don't think it is. EPA/CAFE profile is what appears to drive the use of grades beyond the seemingly universal xW-20. The high performance rigs end up spec'd with 0w-40 in many cases now.
There I fixed that for you....
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