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DateQuestionAnswer
07/19/2010
Rust Protection Provided by Mobil 1
What kind of protection against rust does Mobil 1 have?
Mobil 1 goes through rust protection testing during product development so it is designed to provide excellent rust protection against the moisture in normal engine operation.
07/17/2010
Black Oil After 5,000 Miles
I began using Mobil 1 in my 2002 Acura MDX when I got it in 2009 with 109k on it. Have had it changed at 113k and 119k. I took it to my local shop for the last change at 125k. I changed it myself toda...
Motor oils contain detergent and dispersant additives that suspend contaminants and combustion by-products.  This can be the reason why the oil may look dirty or black, meaning the oil is doing its jo...
03/31/2010
Solving Oil Foam Under the Filler Cap
I have been using Mobil 1 for the last 5 years in my SUV. For the last year I have been experiencing oil foam under the filler cap. Is there any fix?
Visible foam is an unusual issue. All motor oil comes with anti-foam performance. Are you sure you are seeing foam or is it like a mayonnaise-like consistency which may indicate that you could have a ...
12/01/2008
Consequences of Failure to Maintain Motor Oil
What happens when the motor oil is not maintained?
Over time, oil and the additives used in the oil break down and thermally degrade. And because the circulating oil picks up debris and other contaminants of combustion, it must be eventually changed t...
10/22/2007
Should Synthetic Oil Darkening in Color be Changed?
I own a 5.4 liter Ford engine with 90,000 miles. I purchased it with 87,000 miles and at that time chose to use Mobil 1. I've run the Mobil 1 in this engine for 3,000 miles and my oil appears to be "b...
We would never use color alone as an indication to gauge whether or not you should change your oil. Without oil analysis you can reach the wrong conclusion about oil quality and in many cases darker e...
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