is it ok to? (oil change) redline --> mobil1
 

HI,

I have done my oil changes using redline so far ( total 2 ).

Would it be ok to change this to mobil 1 ? I do not drive the car hard at all... so far i have only gone to 7k rpm maybe 2 times.

my biggest reason behind wanting to change is cost as if I do not need an oil like redline I dont want to throw $ away ... however if this will in any way compromise the life of the engine then I dont care spending extra for Redline..

please advise.

Thanks,
jay

I've done it... you're likely ok even if you DO drive it hard... it is still a synthetic... just arguably a lesser grade one.

It is completely fine. I run to 8k during some spirited driving and some auto-x stuff and have had ZERO issues. It's just oil.... As long as your using synthetic 5w-30 you'll be alright. Too many people over think this. Some people, depending on climate, switch weights too. I have 35k on my Z and I've been using Mobil 1 since probably 10k or so

Absolutely in agreement.

All Chevys hi performance engines request Mobile 1 so of its good for the corvette and other advanced DI turbo it's more than fine for our old style motor.

Thanks everyone, I think I will be switching to Mobil1 5w-30

same here. you are fine.

which is what i find weird. I upgraded my turbo in my Evo to a FP Red and it says in big bold letters in the install guide "WARNING: DO NOT USE MOBILE 1 OIL" lol.

That really makes no sense that they would mention one type/brand of oil not to use... there are plenty of oils on the market with lesser grades.

Maybe Mobil 1 uses an additive that doesn't agree with the system?

Yes, I went with Redline 5w-30 for my first oil change, then went to Mobil 1 after a few thousand miles. I can barely tell a difference, tbh. I think there was less noticeable engine noise, but very slight. Performance wise, it felt the same. If you're not doing any heavy track sessions, I would save a few dollars and stick with Mobil 1.

The reason they named Mobile 1 is because thats the oem oil and says in the manual/oil cap. Thats my guess at least. I use Royal Purple XPR 5W30 (which is one of the oils they recommend with their turbo's).

less engine noise with M1 ?or RL...

I've used Mobile 1 full synthetic since after my free oil change when I got the car long time ago and I DD my car n tracked it twice so far...no issues! I think it is completely fine!

thanks hearing about more ppl having done this will make it easier for me ..

I guess I'm one of those people that over think this but: Mobil 1 shows a high degree of Iron wear in VQ engines. I'm not saying M1 is bad but from I've seen on bobistheoilguy it just doesn't get along with our engine. The Mobil 1 oil filters on the other hand are top-notch.

If you plan on keeping the car for a while; I'd spend the few extra bucks on a good synthetic like Pennzoil Platinum.

What do you plan running for OCI because w/ Redline you could take it out to 10,000 miles OCI. Personally I'd just go with a good synthetic locally available in a big jug (Pennzoil Platinum) and change it out every 5-6k miles.

Same here, Mobil 1 for me as well.

Thanks, but I think i want to pick from RL or M1... if M1 has even a 0.1% chance > than RL to damage the engine / or not get along then I dont mind the extra $ 2 times a year for RL.

Also agree

If so why is Mobil 1 OEM fill on the Nissan GTR....?

ive always used M1 UNTIL they changed their formula a few years ago, now just Castrol full synthetic

i ended up staying with RedLine

I think they use 0w-40. which I think is a better than the 5w.30.

:tup:PP

Mobile-1 0w-40 is a true synthetic. Mobile-1 5w-30 is not.

what ive been told on here is that the ester based oils (redline) will break down faster than full syth dino oil. so yes the redline might be better but only while its brand new.

i was changing my redline at 4/5k miles and the oil looked HORRIBLE!!!! i was told thats too long of an interval for ester based oils.

i now change my mobil-1 full snth every 4k miles and im all gravy.

I've been using Mobil 1 0W40 ever since I got the car. Although I have no direct comparison with between oil changes, but theres also no problems with using 0W40.

The car did felt smoother when changing from the original oil that came from the factory to the first mobil 1 oil change, but that's probably because of completing run in? :)

Winner winner chicken dinner

Is that true about 0W-40 vs 5w-30?

Damn, how come my Walmart won't stock 0w-40?

Buy mobile 1 10w 30. Its fine

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i switched to 0W40 this past weekend. the car comes up to normal operating temps MUCH faster than before, and im noticing a slightly lower temp overall. i do hear more engine noise though.

so far so good.