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PETROLEUM QUALITY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA TEST PROGRAM

The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) is an independent resource for information and insights on the quality of lubricants in the marketplace. Our mission is to serve the consumer of lubricants by randomly sampling and independently testing lubricants taken from the field. Test results are posted along with the brand names on the PQIA website. Although laboratory tests alone cannot be used to establish if engine oil meets an API Service Category, they can be used to determine if it doesn't.

 

 Mobil Super High Mileage Motor Oil API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-30 motor oil.
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Mobil Super High Mileage Motor Oil API SN/GF-5, SAE 5W-30 motor oil

ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, USA

Purchased at:  Walmart, Piscataway, NJ

Date of purchase: 8/15/2014

 

 

The results of the tests conducted on this sample meet the requirements of an API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-30 motor oil. 

 

 

PHYSICAL TESTS (click test for details) Standard Mobil Super High Mileage
 TBN, mg KOH/g, (ASTM D2896)   8.91 
 Viscosity @ 100ºC, cSt, (ASTM D445)  9.3 to 12.5 10.83 
 Viscosity @ 40ºC, cSt, ASTM D445   61.50 
 Viscosity Index (ASTM D2270) 169 
 Viscosity @ -30ºC mPa s (cP) (ASTM D5293) 6,600 Max 5,594 
 Volatility, mass % loss, 1 hr, @ 250ºC (ASTM D5800) 15 Max -c 14.1 
ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS-b      
Additives
    Calcium   2,405 
    Magnesium   25 
    Phosphorus,  ppm 600 to 800 782 
    Zinc, ppm   866 
    Molybdenum,  ppm   42 
    Barium, ppm   <1
 
    Boron, ppm   <1 
    Silicon, ppm  
    Potassium, ppm   <5
    Manganese, ppm   <1
    Titanium, ppm   <1
    Copper, ppm <1
    Sodium, ppm   <5
    Vanadium, ppm   <1
Contaminants
    Silver, ppm   <1
    Aluminum, ppm   <1
    Chromium, ppm   <1
    Iron, ppm   <1
    Nickel, ppm   <1
    Lead, ppm   <1
    Antimony, ppm   <1
    Tin, ppm   <1

a- Standards, shown in yellow are established by API, SAE and others.

b-Test Method for metal analysis is ASTM ASTM D5185.

c - This specification is expressed to two significant figures, therefore results up to 15.5 are considered on specification.

 

 

 

 
 API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-30

The American Petroleum Institute sets forth a number of laboratory and engine tests required to meet their performance specification. Although laboratory tests alone cannot be used to establish if an engine oil meets API specifications they can be used to determine if it doesn't.

 
 
   
   
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