Mobil Said Nothing Outperforms Mobil 1?

The Tests Are In and AMSOIL is #1 !!

AMSOIL INC. set out to examine the specifics of the overly broad claim by Mobil that Nothing Outperforms Mobil 1 claim.

Both, AMSOIL 5W-30 Synthetic oils (ASL) and Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30 Motor Oils were analyzed in FIVE key (industry standard) bench tests measuring motor Oils performance:

• NOACK Volatility (ASTM D-5800)
• Four ball wear test paragraph 3 ASTM D4172 (in my opinion the most important test),
• Flash/Fire Point (ASTM D-92)
• Pour Point (ASTM D-97)
• Total Base Number (TBN).

As shown in the charts below, AMSOIL outperformed Mobil 1 in all five areas, used as recommended AMSOIL even costs less.

The charts below show the facts and prove that AMSOIL is the superior choice, shouldn't you be using AMSOIL?

NOACK Volatility Test

The NOACK test determines the evaporation loss of lubricants in high-temperature service. The more motor oil vaporize, the thicker and heavier they become, contributing to poor circulation, reduced fuel economy, increased Oils consumption and excessive wear and emissions. A maximum of 15 percent evaporation loss is allowable to meet the API SL and ILSAC GF-3 specifications. As shown in the graph, AMSOIL 5W30 Synthetic oils lost an extremely low 4.9 percent of its original weight during high-temperature service, maintaining its superior protective and performance qualities, while Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30 motor oils lost 9.17 percent of its original weight. 

Four Ball Wear Test

The Four Ball Wear Test determines the wear protection properties of a lubricant by measuring the wear scars produced by four metal balls in sliding contact under the test parameters. The smaller the average wear scar, the better the wear protection provided by the lubricant. As shown in the graph, AMSOIL 5W-30 Synthetic oils completed the Four Ball Wear Test producing a smaller wear scar than the Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30 motor oils.

Flash/Fire Point Test

Flash/Fire Point Test measures the lowest temperatures at which application of a flame will cause lubricant vapors to ignite (flash point) and sustain burning for five seconds (fire point). Lubricants with higher flash and fire points exhibit more stable volatility characteristics and are safer to use and transport. As shown in the graph, AMSOIL 5W-30 Synthetic oils have higher flash and fire points than does Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30 motor oils...

Pour Point

The Pour Point Test determines the lowest temperature at which a lubricant flows. The lower a lubricant's pour point, the better protection it provides in low-temperature service. As shown in the graph, AMSOIL 5W-30 Synthetic oils has a lower pour point than Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30 motor oils.

Total Base Number

Total Base Number (TBN) is the measurement of a lubricant's reserve alkalinity. The higher a motor oils' TBN, the more effective it is in handling contaminants and reducing the corrosive effects of acids for an extended period of time. As shown in the graph, AMSOIL 5W-30 Synthetic oils have a higher TBN than Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30 motor oils.

AMSOIL is the highest quality of any lubrication product on the market, and AMSOIL is American Made!