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Originally Posted by SlvrBullIT  Does mobil 1 use Group III ? |
They aren't saying. This from their FAQ page:
" Is Mobil 1 with SuperSyn Technology a fully synthetic motor oil?
Yes, it is. To meet the demanding requirements of today's specifications (and our customers' expectations), Mobil 1 with SuperSyn uses high-performance fluids, including polyalphaolefins (PAOs), along with a proprietary system of additives. Each Mobil 1 with SuperSyn viscosity grade uses a unique combination of synthetic fluids and selected additives in order to tailor the viscosity grade to its specific application."
Because they say that it includes PAO (Group IV synthetic basestock) vice some other word like predominantly, mostly, exclusively, etc. implies that they are using at least some portion of Group III, particularly since their wording was significantly different several years ago, strongly stating that they used PAOs.
Interestingly, when looking for an answer to the above, I found this on Mobil 1's FAQ page:
"Are Mobil 1 Racing oils the exact formulation used by the Formula 1, NASCAR, and Le Mans race teams?
Mobil 1 Racing oils are formulated with the same race-proven, fully synthetic technology used in racing applications around the world. However, typically, Mobil 1 tailors its racing oil technology based on the specifications required by specific teams and/or race applications."