New 0w30 Mobil 1

[Jim Griffin <JGriff@pobox.com>]

Personally, it doesn't matter to me. I still don't like Mobil 1. IMHO, they
are still trying to catch up to Amsoil (i.e. 500 degrees and -70 degrees for
10w30!!).

That's just my opinion, so take it as one. I have no intention of starting a
flame war.

This info is provided as info... take it as it is. Thought y'all would want
to know what's new out there. YMMV!!

 	  				 
   FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 1996--  

   Mobil 1 Extreme Formula 0W-30 Provides Greater Extreme  
Temperature Protection 

   Mobil Corp. (NYSE: MOB) today announced the addition of Mobil 1  
Extreme Formula 0W-30 to its line of Mobil 1 fully synthetic motor 
oils.  The new lower viscosity formulation will provide superior 
engine protection versus conventional motor oils at temperatures 
ranging from 400 degrees F to 50 degrees F below zero. 
   "We specifically engineered Mobil 1 Extreme Formula 0W-30 to  
deliver greater engine protection over a wider temperature range," 
said George Madden, Mobil's General Manager for Lubricants Business. 
"This breakthrough development is especially beneficial for passenger 
vehicles -- both gasoline and diesel powered, that must perform under 
heavily-loaded driving conditions." 
   And because Mobil 1 Extreme Formula 0W-30 flows six times faster  
than conventional motor oils, "It reaches an engine's vital parts 
faster to provide greater wear protection during cold weather 
start-ups,"  Madden said.  "Mobil 1 Extreme Formula 0W-30 will 
continue to flow even at 50 degrees F below zero -- where 
conventional oils are essentially frozen solid." 
   Mobil 1 Extreme Formula 0W-30 exceeds API Service SJ,SH/CF and  
ILSAC GF-2 warranty requirements for gasoline and diesel engines, as 
well as European ACEA and Japanese valve train wear requirements.  It 
is compatible with conventional and synthetic engine oils. 
   Consumer benefits from Mobil 1 Extreme Formula 0W-30 include:  
   -- eases and aids engine start-ups with less wear based on  
exceptional flow characteristics 
   -- easier engine starts reduce wear and tear on starters and  
batteries 
   -- outstanding high temperature protection, especially under  
heavily-loaded driving conditions 
   -- helps reduce oil consumption based on low volatility  
   -- protects against engine wear by providing a strong protective  
barrier against metal-to-metal contact 
   -- provides excellent fuel economy while protecting engine parts  
   Mobil first introduced its line of fully synthetic motor oils in  
1975 and released a major reformulation in 1992.  Synthetic motor 
oils differ from conventional motor oils in that their base fluid 
molecules -- or basic building blocks -- are purposely "engineered" 
to be of ideal size.  Being designed, or "built"  from basic chemical 
components, synthetic lubricants are more stable and free-flowing in 
hot and cold temperature extremes.  Undesirable properties that may 
remain in a conventional mineral oil, such as waxes, are excluded via 
the synthetic process. 
  	   	
                             Jim Griffin
                      JGriff@pobox.com
                        Maryland, USA
"Perception is often stronger than reality!"
                               '92 100S
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