Mobil 1 ESP 5w 30 5l - £36 @ Euro Car Parts £35.88

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  Darroch10 months, 3 weeks ago #1Show comment toolsReply

  Is it good for a diesel ?
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  coxeyr10 months, 3 weeks ago1 Like #2Show comment toolsReply

  Looks like it after reading the product info on Euro car parts
  
  

  Expertly engineered to help prolong the life and maintain the efficiency of your car's Emission Reduction System. This unique formulation of leading edge components is compatible with Diesel Particulate Filters and Gasoline Catalytic Converters. Designed to deliver outstanding performance and protection in conjunction with improved fuel economy. Approved for demanding specifications of VW, BMW and Mercedes Benz. Mobil 1 ESP 5W/30 5L Car Engine Oil is recommended for all types of modern automobile engines, especially the high-performance petrol and diesel engines found in the latest passenger cars, SUVs and light vans.Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 is especially suitable for extreme conditions, where conventional oil often cannot perform. It is not recommended for 2-Cycle or aviation engines, unless specifically approved by the manufacturer.

  
  
  

  Darroch

  Is it good for a diesel ?

  
  
  

  
  Edited By: coxeyr on Jul 25, 2012 02:54
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  jasee10 months, 3 weeks ago #3Show comment toolsReply

  If your car has a 15,000 mile oil change requirement, then this oil will fulfill that requirement. If you car does not, then changing the oil at that mileage may well invalidate any warranty you may have.
  Extended oil interval change seems to be the main feature of the ESP range. So no point using it really if you car is still under warranty. Even Mobile themselves recommend not extending the manufacturers oil change frequency.
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  Darroch10 months, 3 weeks ago #4Show comment toolsReply

  coxeyr

  Looks like it after reading the product info on Euro car parts
  
  

  Expertly engineered to help prolong the life and maintain the efficiency of your car's Emission Reduction System. This unique formulation of leading edge components is compatible with Diesel Particulate Filters and Gasoline Catalytic Converters. Designed to deliver outstanding performance and protection in conjunction with improved fuel economy. Approved for demanding specifications of VW, BMW and Mercedes Benz. Mobil 1 ESP 5W/30 5L Car Engine Oil is recommended for all types of modern automobile engines, especially the high-performance petrol and diesel engines found in the latest passenger cars, SUVs and light vans.Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 is especially suitable for extreme conditions, where conventional oil often cannot perform. It is not recommended for 2-Cycle or aviation engines, unless specifically approved by the manufacturer.

  
  
  

  Darroch

  Is it good for a diesel ?

  
  
  

  
  Cheers for the info coxeyr 8)
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  Joe90_guy10 months, 3 weeks ago #5Show comment toolsReply

  I hate oils like this. Massively overpriced and really not that great at protecting your engine. Fuel economy is pants too. Do your wallet a favour and give your engine a treat and use GTX 10W40 instead.
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  bobmats_shel10 months, 3 weeks ago1 Like #6Show comment toolsReply

  I work in a car shop, and i'm sorry, but you're INSANE to pay this price for oil, it's all exactly the same bloomin' stuff!
  
  We regularly laugh at people who walk in demanding that this kind of stuff is "the only" stuff they'll put in their cars! It's oil, it's not gonna make your car perform better, last longer, give you more miles to the gallon, etc. Buy some CarPlan, or some other make and spend the money on some Magic Trees instead!
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  Joe90_guy10 months, 3 weeks ago #7Show comment toolsReply

  What's truly sad is that with these so-called low SAP oils, you are paying more for a less capable oil that does nothing to solve a problem that doesn't in reality exist. This is engineering that's gone absolutely bonkers!
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  promiscuous_libertine10 months, 3 weeks ago #8Show comment toolsReply

  bobmats_shel

  I work in a car shop, and i'm sorry, but you're INSANE to pay this price for oil, it's all exactly the same bloomin' stuff!
  
  We regularly laugh at people who walk in demanding that this kind of stuff is "the only" stuff they'll put in their cars! It's oil, it's not gonna make your car perform better, last longer, give you more miles to the gallon, etc. Buy some CarPlan, or some other make and spend the money on some Magic Trees instead!

  
  
  
  You obviously don't have a clue about modern engines and associated exhaust systems. Try driving a car fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter and running it on anything but low ash content oil.....
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  Joe90_guy10 months, 3 weeks ago #9Show comment toolsReply

  promiscuous_libertine

  bobmats_shel

  I work in a car shop, and i'm sorry, but you're INSANE to pay this price for oil, it's all exactly the same bloomin' stuff!
  
  We regularly laugh at people who walk in demanding that this kind of stuff is "the only" stuff they'll put in their cars! It's oil, it's not gonna make your car perform better, last longer, give you more miles to the gallon, etc. Buy some CarPlan, or some other make and spend the money on some Magic Trees instead!

  
  
  
  You obviously don't have a clue about modern engines and associated exhaust systems. Try driving a car fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter and running it on anything but low ash content oil.....

  
  
  ...and? Please enlighten us mere plebs, what does happen? You being an expert have obviously run your DPF car on a normal ash oil. So what happened????
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  Joe90_guy10 months, 3 weeks ago #10Show comment toolsReply

  Did a bit digging on the Mobil website. Here's the list of specs this oil notionally meets...
  
  http://www.mobil.co.uk/UK-English-LCW/carengineoils_products_mobil-1-esp-formula-5w30.aspx#
  
  Ash is 0.6%. HTHS is 3.58. Suspect the spec data on the Europart web page is wrong. This oil can't be A5/B5 and I doubt if it meets A3/B3/B4 either (TBN will be too low). Mobil themselves don't seem to be claiming these specs.
  
  If you are impressed by OEM luggage labels, this is probably for you but from my from my perspective, this oil is utterly pointless....
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  discount4cash10 months, 3 weeks ago #11Show comment toolsReply

  Cartech on Ebay in Kinkardine Scotland does fully synthetic 20l 4x5l for £62 collection that is for 4 times 5l you are buying for Mobile.
  Even adding a tenner for delivery is more cost effective.This is ideal for Mercedes Benz Diesel Post 2008.Incidently I do not think change is always good use good engine flush cartech to get it running the best! It has increased in price 20% within a year.

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