Mobil 1 Annual Protection - going for it!

[VStarRider]

Mobil 1 has a new blend of synthetic oil that is guaranteed to last 1 year/20k miles.

I drive my 2013 Subuaru Forester about 18k per year. I am due for an oil change in about a month or so. I am putting the Mobil 1 Annual Protection in it, along with a Mobil 1 filter ... and I am not going to change it for a year! Ha!

Now, I have one of those "two-stroke" Subarus, that likes mixed drinks, about 1 quart of oil every 3000 miles along with gasoline. So, by the time I hit 18,000 miles in Feb-March 2020, I will have added 6 quarts anyway.

I am contemplating a used oil analysis after conducting this experiment. It will be interesting to see how it turns out!

[Joflewbyu2]

I would be more worried about the oil filter going that distance. I would skip that oil choice and go with another economical synthetic (Wal-Mart) and change at 7.5k with a quality filter made by Champion Industries (Mobil, K&N, etc) or Fram Tough Guard (Wal-Mart).

[VStarRider]

I would be more worried about the oil filter going that distance. I would skip that oil choice and go with another economical synthetic (Wal-Mart) and change at 7.5k with a quality filter made by Champion Industries (Mobil, K&N, etc) or Fram Tough Guard (Wal-Mart).

Mobil 1 filter is guaranteed for 20,000 miles as well.

[Joflewbyu2]

Mobil states “ Protects 2X as long
• Tested and proven at double auto manufacturers’ recommended oil change intervals”.

Also Mobil Annual Protection does not meet Dexos approval which is one of the most strict certification approvals.

I had a Suby STI and it never drank oil. I never used Mobil 1 in it.

[P.Sutton]

I would be interested in what the analysis says. Let us know how it goes!

[opas ride]

Most likely more marketing "BS" from the producers of the product to boost sales and stock prices....Only time will tell I suppose if the stuff does what it claims...I for one, would be very skeptical about leaving oil in the motor for 20,000 miles even with modern newer engines....JHMO

[olegoat345]

AMSOIL makes the same claim, 25k under "normal driving conditions"; 20K under "harsh, dirty & dusty conditions". I've been going 20-25K between changes since back in the late 1980's, hardly ever had to ad oil (only when towing a heavy load) & never had a oil related problem using AMSOIL. I usually sell my cars / trucks around 200,000 - 250,000 miles. I'm sure Mobil One is a good oil & will give good service. == there are no rules or regs. on the term "par synthetic" as to how much "synthetic" is in the mix. A drop, a cup, 50/50, who knows? The term "oil is oil" is not true, there's a huge difference between quality name brand oils & no name, auto parts or big box store oils.

[opas ride]

AMSOIL makes the same claim, 25k under "normal driving conditions"; 20K under "harsh, dirty & dusty conditions". I've been going 20-25K between changes since back in the late 1980's, hardly ever had to ad oil (only when towing a heavy load) & never had a oil related problem using AMSOIL. I usually sell my cars / trucks around 200,000 - 250,000 miles. I'm sure Mobil One is a good oil & will give good service. == there are no rules or regs. on the term "par synthetic" as to how much "synthetic" is in the mix. A drop, a cup, 50/50, who knows? The term "oil is oil" is not true, there's a huge difference between quality name brand oils & no name, auto parts or big box store oils.

I wonder if living in a moderate climate like Florida, Calif, Arizona, etc. has any bearing on how long oils last in engines compared to Michigan and other areas that have cold, long winters?...Just curious as I live in a very cold, damp state that has miserably cold and long winters at times...Regards

[Ewreck]

I wonder if living in a moderate climate like Florida, Calif, Arizona, etc. has any bearing on how long oils last in engines compared to Michigan and other areas that have cold, long winters?...Just curious as I live in a very cold, damp state that has miserably cold and long winters at times...Regards

Excessive heat breaks down oil quicker so colder temps would theoretically help. I'd ask my wife but she's tired of my "oil thread" questions. Cheapest oil and filter money can buy >< most expensive oil and filter money can buy?

[VStarRider]

Oops, I inadvertently started another oil thread.

[opas ride]

Oops, I inadvertently started another oil thread.

Maybe so, but this one appears to be more car engine related and could be interesting or a waste of time as most oil threads are!!!...Regards

[53driver]

Oops, I inadvertently started another oil thread.

YES...but thank you for starting it in the "Off Topic" section.....

[Ewreck]

Oops, I inadvertently started another oil thread.

Ya but how many PSI in tires AFTER you change oil?

[53driver]

Ya but how many PSI in tires AFTER you change oil?

There's no "P", one "S", and one "I" in "tires."

[Ewreck]

There's no "P", one "S", and one "I" in "tires."
Pirelles?