Mobil1 oil - unusual version at Daytona

[Craig 930 RS]

Never have seen this 'Racing Mobil 1':



Any info?

[RallyJon]

I think they discontinued it. I remember reading it had a good additive package, but was a bit thinner than German Castrol. GC is generally regarded as the oil to run when you're running 0W30.

[RickM]

Seems to have come out in Nov '03...now discontinued: http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_Racing_0W-30.asp

ExxonMobil Introduces New Mobil 1 Racing Oil for High-Performance Engines
Fully Synthetic Motor Oil Used by Professional Racing Teams Now Available to Car Enthusiasts

FAIRFAX, Virginia (November 4, 2003) - High-performance automotive enthusiasts will soon be able to get the same boost and protection that professional race car drivers get thanks to the introduction by ExxonMobil of its new proprietary racing oil -- Mobil 1® Racing 0W-30. The new formulation will be available to the public in early Spring 2004.

Previously available only to professional racing teams, the Mobil 1 Racing formula combines the best of Mobil 1's patented SuperSyn™ technology with boosted levels of anti-wear additives, giving maximum protection and minimizing internal friction for exceptional power output. The specially designed high-performance motor oil is recommended for professional and amateur horsepower enthusiasts because it provides the performance drivers want from their high-powered engines every time they get behind the wheel.

"We developed Mobil 1 Racing for people who live to drive high-performance cars," said Tom Olszewski, technical services advisor at ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties. "Whether they put Mobil 1 Racing in their Honda Civic or Grand Prix GTP supercharged engine, drivers are going to notice a difference in how long their engine lasts and how well it performs under extreme driving conditions."

Professional racers have been enjoying the benefits of Mobil 1 Racing for years and right now 74 percent of NASCAR drivers use Mobil 1 technology. Uniquely engineered to help deliver maximum horsepower in all engine types, Mobil 1 Racing minimizes engine drag and friction while delivering exceptional high-temperature protection.

Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 also incorporates anti-wear technology to help protect supercharged, turbocharged and high-revving engines with outstanding shear stability and a robust additive package to extend engine life. Compared to conventional racing oils and higher-viscosity synthetic motor oils, Mobil 1 Racing provides faster flow to critical engine parts to provide the ultimate in performance.

Additional information about Mobil 1 and other ExxonMobil lubricants can be found at www.exxonmobil.com.

Mobil 1, SuperSyn and ExxonMobil are trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

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ExxonMobil News Media Desk: (703) 846-4467
Source: http://www.exxonmobil.com/Corporate...nr_041103_4.asp

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Mobil® 1 Racing 0W-30

Most Advanced Performance Synthetic Engine Oil

Product Description
Team Penske, West McLaren Mercedes, Porsche, Mopar Performance, Corvette Racing and an incredible 74 percent of NASCAR drivers trust Mobil 1 technology to protect their racing engines. Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30, specifically designed for exceptional performance and protection in NASCAR engines, is now being made available to consumers.

Features & Benefits
Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 is a proprietary blend of high-performance synthetic basestocks fortified with SuperSyn anti-wear technology. This advanced protection is engineered to deliver maximum horsepower.

Has boosted levels of anti-wear protection -- well beyond those of ordinary automotive oils -- to help protect engines even during grueling racing applications.
Maximizes power output by reducing internal friction.
Has outstanding shear stability and a robust additive package to help reduce oil breakdown and help extend engine life, even under the most extreme conditions.
Compared to conventional racing oils and higher-viscosity synthetic motor oils, it provides faster flow to critical engine parts at low temperatures
Delivers exceptional high-temperature protection, even at temperatures up to 400 degrees F (204 C)

Applications
Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 is intended for professional, amateur "weekend" race cars, as well as, modern high-output engines of all kinds. It is ideal for supercharged, turbocharged and high-revving, high-performance engines used in street applications. Note: Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 is a different formula than Mobil 1 with SuperSyn 0W-30.
Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 is especially suitable for racing conditions, where conventional oil may not provide adequate protection
Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 is designed for use by professional, amateur and weekend racers.
Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 is ideal for high-horsepower, high output engines used in street applications.
Mobil 1 is not recommended for 2-Cycle or aviation engines, unless specifically approved by the manufacturer.

Typical Properties

Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30

SAE Grade 0W-30SAE Grade 0W-30
Viscosity, ASTM D 445
cSt @ 40ºC 56
cSt @ 100ºC 10.3
Viscosity Index, ASTM D 2270 175
Sulfated Ash, wt%, ASTM D 874 1.2
HTHS Viscosity, mPa·s @ 150ºC ASTM D 4683 2.99
Pour Point, ºC, ASTM D 97 -54
Flash Point, ºC, ASTM D 92 234
Density @15º C kg/l, ASTM D 4052 0.851

[Craig 930 RS]

Great information, thanks all -

[RickM]

From what I've read it was $9.95 per quart. Ouch.

[chrisp]

I'm surprised that a Daytona24 team would use dated oil. Oil has a shelf life and once it starts settling out then it's not worth using especially considering the $$ on the line at that event.

[RickM]

Perhaps discontinued to the general public yet available to the race business.

[M.D. Holloway]

Still available in Canada under the Esso brand. They have a 0w40 as well.

[M.D. Holloway]

BTW, if anyone needs a great synthetic blend 0W30 or 0W40 that is not produced by a fuel company or brainwashed marketeers, let me know.

[RallyJon]

By synthetic blends, do you mean blend of synthetics (PAO, ester, etc) or blend of synthetic and regular oil?

[NoLift911]

Originally posted by chrisp
I'm surprised that a Daytona24 team would use dated oil. Oil has a shelf life and once it starts settling out then it's not worth using especially considering the $$ on the line at that event.

I'm not - after spending time in the pits with a number of the teams, cost savings seem to be the order of the day with a number of products they use- even for the DP cars.
I don't know how many times I asked "is that the same stuff/parts you can get at Advance Auto parts" Answer was always yep - saves money. No idea if they got it there or not. Some of the rag tag GT teams were using parts I would not put on my own car.

[M.D. Holloway]

Originally posted by RallyJon
By synthetic blends, do you mean blend of synthetics (PAO, ester, etc) or blend of synthetic and regular oil?

Mineral (grp III) and Synthetic (PAO)

[DUK]

Craig, When we were sponsored by a certain oil co. they would send cases with our oil blend, no part number and just black bottles inside. The cardboard box they came in had their logo with "racing oil" on it. I also have seen mobil one do this. Maybe what those are or maybe what some others here have posted. Just my .02