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TX '90 ZR1 · 12-04-2017

I just saw a flyer from "Auto Zone" parts store.
They have Mobil 1 on sale thru 12/25/17. Looks like you get 5 quarts and a filter for just shy of $30.00.
Ad says it is good for any of the synthetics including high mileage and does not specify a limit.
Might not be able to use the filter, but 5 Qts for 30 bucks sounds pretty good to me.
I am not associated with Auto Zone, in fact rarely go in the store.
Y'all have a great one !!

Ccmano · 12-04-2017

That’s a good deal if you include the filter. I just picked two 5qt jugs of Mobile One 10w-40 High Milage for $25 a piece at Walmart. That after I missed the sale at $19.

Got the filter from NAPA a Wix 1324 for $7.
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XfireZ51 · 12-04-2017

I just switched to Mobil 1 Extended and got it from WalMart at $25/5 quarts.

George Maz · 12-05-2017

Amsoil 10w-30 blended with Walmart Mobil High-mileage, Napa Gold, ...sometimes Amazon Wix 2-pack.

24 hr oil change method, hot, neodymium magnet on filter, drain catch can, lube door hinges.

It was posted recently Mobil reformulated and lowered the additives, so I'm going full AMSOIL 10w-40 from now on.
High Mileage was the recommendation, the Extended Performance did not meet spec ...but it has the "gold" cap. I wrote Marc about this to get clarification.

George Maz · 12-05-2017

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Gunny · 12-05-2017

3 items that may be of some interest ...

Mobil 1 10W40 High Mileage - zinc levels are close to the recommendations for the LT5 (Amsoil 10W40 AMO is closer but not always readily as available)
Once a year (maybe more often) Mobil 1 has a rebate promotion - $12 back for 5-qt jug as well as other rebate combinations. The last promo offer ended 10/31. If you caught the sale price of $20.00 and used the rebate you could have bought 2 5-qt jugs for $16.00 (max 2 rebates per household). Sometimes WallyWorld posts the rebate forms near the oil; otherwise, you can Google Mobil 1 rebates, find the current promo, download the pdf, copy your receipt, mail it in, and wait for the mailman to deliver your rebate.
AC Delco filters prices dip close to $5.00 each (sometimes lower) at Amazon a couple times a year.

rush91 · 12-05-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunny

3 items that may be of some interest ...

Mobil 1 10W40 High Mileage - zinc levels are close to the recommendations for the LT5 (Amsoil 10W40 AMO is closer but not always readily as available)
Once a year (maybe more often) Mobil 1 has a rebate promotion - $12 back for 5-qt jug as well as other rebate combinations. The last promo offer ended 10/31. If you caught the sale price of $20.00 and used the rebate you could have bought 2 5-qt jugs for $16.00 (max 2 rebates per household). Sometimes WallyWorld posts the rebate forms near the oil; otherwise, you can Google Mobil 1 rebates, find the current promo, download the pdf, copy your receipt, mail it in, and wait for the mailman to deliver your rebate.
AC Delco filters prices dip close to $5.00 each (sometimes lower) at Amazon a couple times a year.

I stocked up on the AC Delco filters from Amazon. Great price for a good filter. Thanks for the heads up on the rest!!

Paul Workman · 12-05-2017

Hadn't heard that about Mobil 1 cheaping out on the ZDDP.

Well, no harm here; never put their stuff in my Z anyway. (I buy my Amsoil 10-40 from Marc Haibeck...because I CAN and we gots ta support the local sheriff, doanchaknow...

)

Been having my oil changed (DD F150, etc.) for 18 years at a oil change joint. I change my own on the Vettes, and the oil joint used to drain my 5 gal Gerry can for free.

NOW they want $1/gal to accept used oil. Anyone else have this problem??

Sorry....don't mean to hijack the thread.

andersra · 12-05-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Hadn't heard that about Mobil 1 cheaping out on the ZDDP.

Well, no harm here; never put their stuff in my Z anyway. (I buy my Amsoil 10-40 from Marc Haibeck...because I CAN and we gots ta support the local sheriff, doanchaknow...

)

Been having my oil changed (DD F150, etc.) for 18 years at a oil change joint. I change my own on the Vettes, and the oil joint used to drain my 5 gal Gerry can for free.

NOW they want $5/gal to accept used oil. Anyone else have this problem??

Sorry....don't mean to hijack the thread.

My town will take the oil at their recycling center. I brought in a 5 gallon jug full of used oil paid nothing.

Mystic ZR-1 · 12-05-2017

I gotta ask...
How come so many use 10W-40?
The oil cap on the engine and the owners manual say 10W-30?
Would like to think the GM engineers knew what they were talking about...
(but, sometimes I wonder?)

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TX '90 ZR1 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: TX Posts: 2,038	May be of interest to Mobil 1 users. I just saw a flyer from "Auto Zone" parts store. They have Mobil 1 on sale thru 12/25/17. Looks like you get 5 quarts and a filter for just shy of $30.00. Ad says it is good for any of the synthetics including high mileage and does not specify a limit. Might not be able to use the filter, but 5 Qts for 30 bucks sounds pretty good to me. I am not associated with Auto Zone, in fact rarely go in the store. Y'all have a great one !!

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Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: May be of interest to Mobil 1 users. That’s a good deal if you include the filter. I just picked two 5qt jugs of Mobile One 10w-40 High Milage for $25 a piece at Walmart. That after I missed the sale at $19. Got the filter from NAPA a Wix 1324 for $7. H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: May be of interest to Mobil 1 users. I just switched to Mobil 1 Extended and got it from WalMart at $25/5 quarts. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

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George Maz Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 295	Re: May be of interest to Mobil 1 users. Amsoil 10w-30 blended with Walmart Mobil High-mileage, Napa Gold, ...sometimes Amazon Wix 2-pack. 24 hr oil change method, hot, neodymium magnet on filter, drain catch can, lube door hinges. It was posted recently Mobil reformulated and lowered the additives, so I'm going full AMSOIL 10w-40 from now on. High Mileage was the recommendation, the Extended Performance did not meet spec ...but it has the "gold" cap. I wrote Marc about this to get clarification. __________________ 1990 ZR-1 #1587 1990 ZR-1 #1727

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George Maz Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 295	Re: May be of interest to Mobil 1 users. 1512453575874.jpg __________________ 1990 ZR-1 #1587 1990 ZR-1 #1727

12-05-2017	#6
Gunny Join Date: May 2005 Location: Georgia Mountains Posts: 927	Re: May be of interest to Mobil 1 users. 3 items that may be of some interest ... Mobil 1 10W40 High Mileage - zinc levels are close to the recommendations for the LT5 (Amsoil 10W40 AMO is closer but not always readily as available) Once a year (maybe more often) Mobil 1 has a rebate promotion - $12 back for 5-qt jug as well as other rebate combinations. The last promo offer ended 10/31. If you caught the sale price of $20.00 and used the rebate you could have bought 2 5-qt jugs for $16.00 (max 2 rebates per household). Sometimes WallyWorld posts the rebate forms near the oil; otherwise, you can Google Mobil 1 rebates, find the current promo, download the pdf, copy your receipt, mail it in, and wait for the mailman to deliver your rebate. AC Delco filters prices dip close to $5.00 each (sometimes lower) at Amazon a couple times a year.

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: May be of interest to Mobil 1 users. Hadn't heard that about Mobil 1 cheaping out on the ZDDP. Well, no harm here; never put their stuff in my Z anyway. (I buy my Amsoil 10-40 from Marc Haibeck...because I CAN and we gots ta support the local sheriff, doanchaknow... ) Been having my oil changed (DD F150, etc.) for 18 years at a oil change joint. I change my own on the Vettes, and the oil joint used to drain my 5 gal Gerry can for free. NOW they want $1/gal to accept used oil. Anyone else have this problem?? Sorry....don't mean to hijack the thread. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry Last edited by Paul Workman; 12-05-2017 at 07:24 PM.

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Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,633	Re: May be of interest to Mobil 1 users. I gotta ask... How come so many use 10W-40? The oil cap on the engine and the owners manual say 10W-30? Would like to think the GM engineers knew what they were talking about... (but, sometimes I wonder?)