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Ghost1LE · 06-21-2011, 10:51 PM

I went to ask my Service department a question and see their prices for Oil Changes and They wanted:

$79.99 + Tax for Mobil 1

and he recommended AC Delco Synthetic Blend instead which was I believe

$49.99 or $59.99 + Tax I believe it was $50, about a $30 difference from Mobil 1.

I don't know much about the blend, but I see many threads and most people seem to only go for Mobil 1, but I was wondering if this would be good enough or not good or what?

It's $30 and I'm not too worried about it, but it adds up and I've always seen my parents cars and $20-$30 Oil Changes and they all run tip top so not sure if it's really necessary but only the best for my Car.

jehartley · 06-22-2011, 08:35 AM

It's a semi-synthetic. It meets the dexos spec for warranty purposes, but that doesn't mean much as far as performance. The most recent UOA's confirm that. So, I would recommend Mobil 1 because not only does it exceed the dexos spec, it is a full synthetic, and is a far better performing oil.

06-21-2011, 10:51 PM	#1
Ghost1LE Drives: 2013 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 924	Oil Recommendation from Dealer? I went to ask my Service department a question and see their prices for Oil Changes and They wanted: $79.99 + Tax for Mobil 1 and he recommended AC Delco Synthetic Blend instead which was I believe $49.99 or $59.99 + Tax I believe it was $50, about a $30 difference from Mobil 1. I don't know much about the blend, but I see many threads and most people seem to only go for Mobil 1, but I was wondering if this would be good enough or not good or what? It's $30 and I'm not too worried about it, but it adds up and I've always seen my parents cars and $20-$30 Oil Changes and they all run tip top so not sure if it's really necessary but only the best for my Car. __________________

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06-22-2011, 08:35 AM	#2
jehartley Drives: Red LT1 & Silver LS3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 221	It's a semi-synthetic. It meets the dexos spec for warranty purposes, but that doesn't mean much as far as performance. The most recent UOA's confirm that. So, I would recommend Mobil 1 because not only does it exceed the dexos spec, it is a full synthetic, and is a far better performing oil.