Mobile 1 5w50

All motorists have heard of Mobil, but do you know what the 5w50 marking of this brand of lubricant hides? Let's understand the properties of Mobil 1 5W50 engine oil and talk about its advantages compared to competitive products.

Oil description

Mobil 1 5w-50

Mobil 5w50 engine fluid is fully synthetic. It allows you to instantly lubricate the parts of the propulsion system and clean the working area from sludge, soot and soot.

The main function of the lubricant is to increase the life of the engine, even if a poor-quality fuel mixture is used. It perfectly retains its original properties for a long service life. At the same time, the activity of the oil does not decrease under conditions of large temperature differences. Whether you like sports or aggressive driving, the liquid will protect your car from overheating and rapid wear of parts - a strong film that gives all mechanisms reliable protection without losing its properties. To check the stability of a liquid, its main parameters are described below.

Application area

Mobil 5w50 engine oil is suitable for many modern and used vehicles. Among modern models, crossovers, SUVs, "cars" and minibuses are often found. This oil is ideal for those vehicles that operate under increased engine loads or in adverse climatic regions. By the way, lubrication is applicable to some power plants equipped with a turbocharger.

If you have a not quite new car, and its mileage has exceeded the mark of 100 thousand kilometers, then oil marked 5w50 will return the former power of the “iron horse” and extend the life of the power plant.

The oil is used in Skoda, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and Audi cars. Of course, if the requirements of the car manufacturer allow it.

Technical specifications

Mobil 1 5W50 grease has the following characteristics:

Index	Value
Kinematic viscosity at 40 degrees Celsius	103 cSt
Kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees Celsius	17 cSt
viscosity index	184 KOH/mm2
Boiling point	240 ° C
Freezing point	-54 ° C

Tolerances and specifications

Mobil 1 5w50

Mobil 1 oil has the following approvals and specifications:

• API CH, CM
• АААА3/В3, А3/В4
• VM 229.1
• MV 229.3
• Porsche A40

Release forms and subjects

Engine oil labeled 5w50 is available in cans of 1, 4, 20, 60 and 208 liters. To quickly find the right capacity on the Internet, you can use the following articles:

• 152083 - 1
• 152082 - 4
• 152085-20
• 153388-60
• 152086 - 208

How 5w50 stands for

Mobil 1 5w50 engine oil has a special viscosity, which gives it excellent consumer properties. According to the international SAE standard, technical fluid belongs to the category of multigrade oils. This is indicated by its marking - 5w50:

• the letter W indicates that fuels and lubricants are applicable in the winter period (from the word Winter - winter);
• the first digit - 5 characterizes what negative temperatures it can withstand. Indicator oil 5w retains its original properties up to 35 degrees below zero.
• the second digit, 50, informs consumers of how high a temperature limit the lubricant composition can withstand. Mobil 1 with this marking can be used at temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius. It is worth noting that such a high upper limit is quite rare.

Mobil oil can be used in all weather and operating conditions.

Advantages and disadvantages

Mobil 5W50 Motor Fluid has the following advantages over competitive products:

Mobil 1 5w50

1. Excellent lubricating properties. Since the oil has a high resistance to extreme temperatures, it maintains a stable viscosity throughout the entire period of operation. This allows the liquid to evenly fall on all wiped parts and form a strong protective film on them.
2. Unique cleaning properties. Thanks to a complex of special additives in the composition of engine oil, its detergent properties allow you to quickly and effectively remove raw fuel particles and deposits from the working area.
3. Fuel economy. Even if the engine is operating in normal overload mode, Mobil 1 5w50 engine oil does not form deposits and soot; In addition, it is consumed in the usual amount and practically does not require recharging. The technical liquid forms such a dense film on the parts that it does not interfere with movement, but, on the contrary, contributes to their more effective interaction. As a result, the car's engine runs smoothly and effortlessly, resulting in significant savings in the fuel mixture.
4. Oil based safety. Mobil 1 is a fully synthetic oil containing a minimum of atmospheric pollutants. Those. Exhaust gases have a high degree of environmental friendliness.

The detergent properties of oil can have serious consequences for the engine if it is poured under the hood of a car that is too old. Despite the fact that technical fluid can be used in cars of any year of manufacture, too active cleaning of the engine compartment due to years of pollution can greatly clog filters and valves.

Due to the high demand in the world market, Mobil 5W50 motor fluid received one, but one significant drawback - a large percentage of fakes. Competing companies, in order to increase their own income, counterfeit the products of a popular brand. It should be noted that some "fake mobiles" are very skillfully made, but they can be distinguished from the original. Let's try to figure out how to do it.

How to distinguish a fake

Differences between original Mobil oil and a fake

If Mobil 1 5w50 oil does not improve, but, on the contrary, worsens the capabilities of the engine: it smokes a lot, does not produce the necessary power, increases the noise of the power plant and quickly “eats up”, then the viscosity of the working fluid is not selected correctly, or it “splatters” under the hood of your car counterfeit.

To protect yourself from low-quality engine oil, carefully inspect the container when buying it. Pay special attention to:

1. pot quality. If the bottle has obvious traces of welding, dents or chips, then you have a fake. The original packaging should not be in doubt: all measuring marks should be clear, adhesive seams should be invisible, and the plastic itself should be smooth. If you are in doubt whether it is a fake or an original, smell the packaging. Poor quality material will emit a specific pungent odor.
2. label design The quality of applied images and text should also be on top. Is the information illegible or do the drawings smudge when you run your hand over them? Return the bottle to the seller and do not buy from this outlet. Please note that the back label of the original mobile phone has two layers: the second layer is peeled off as indicated by the red arrow.
3. container lid If the container and the label are not in doubt, it's too early to rejoice. Now you need to evaluate the cover itself. In the original product, its opening occurs according to a unique scheme developed by the company. The circuit itself must be applied to the oil cap. When opening the package, the watering can extends. If the scheme is not followed and the opening of the bottle is not original, then you should not buy the product. Because it is quite difficult and expensive to fake a cap using this technology; attackers often install standard "closers".
4. price. You should also beware of too low oil prices and suspicious stocks. Real Mobile is not that expensive and can be afforded by buyers of all income levels. And if you come across a "profitable offer" that reduces the cost of the boat by 30-40 percent or more, just ignore it - it's better to pay the full price for a quality composition than to save money for subsequent repairs.

To make sure that you have the right lubricant on hand, find its country of origin on the label. There are no factories in Russia that produce oils under the Mobil brand, so the original, intended for sale on the Russian market, will be produced in Sweden, France or Finland.

Сonclusion

All Mobil products continually prove their superior performance. Although motor fluids are produced abroad, they are the best suited for the harsh Russian climate. Mobil 1 5W50 protects the engine against wear and tear while maintaining minimal friction. However, the useful properties of 5w50 will fully manifest themselves if two basic conditions are met: firstly, it must be an original (not fake) oil, and secondly, it must be poured under the hood of a car whose automaker allows the use of such an oil viscosity.