Re: Mobil-1 changes formula?

[Michael Murphy <mmurphy@nais.com>]

Virtual Bob wrote:
> 
> I just bought several bottles of Mobil-1 (10w-30). I didn't give much
> attention to what seemed to be a new "packaging" -- instead of printing
> onto the bottle, there are bottles that use stickers (with word "NEW!" on
> it).
> 
> After I got home, I checked 'em side-by-side (old: M-2193-YP; new:
> M-2449-YP), and I found three differences. One, the new one claims
> "Tri-Synthetic(TM) Formula." Whatever that is. Second, the new one says
> it's low phospherous formulation. Eh? But the last sure got my attention
> -- the old one claims to flow at -55F (-48C), but the new one is now at
> -49F (-45C)!
> 
> What has changed?? ANyone know?

Minor change to the blend of base stocks and the additive package.  All
big hush, hush trade secret stuff.
--
MJ Murphy