Is Golden Mobil Much Better Than Silver Mobil?
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Not much better. The difference between Golden Mobil and Silver Mobil is that Silver Mobil is not as outstanding as Golden Mobil in terms of fuel efficiency. Below is relevant information about Golden Mobil and Silver Mobil: Golden Mobil: Golden Mobil 5W30 and 0W40 are Mobil 1 top-tier engine oils with relatively newer formulations, belonging to the 6th generation formula. Golden Mobil is packaged in Singapore, and some are now shipped from Japan. Silver Mobil: Silver Mobil 5W30 belongs to the 5th generation formula with average performance. In recent years, many viscosity grades of Silver Mobil have started using MSDW hydroisomerized oil, commonly known as Group III base oil, which is no longer a true full synthetic oil, hence it is not recommended for use.
Both Mobil 1 Gold and Silver are full synthetic motor oils with essentially similar base oil quality. The main difference lies in their additive formulations. Mobil 1 Gold contains higher concentrations of anti-wear additives and demonstrates superior high-temperature shear resistance test data, typically extending oil change intervals by about 2,000 kilometers compared to the Silver variant. If you frequently take long-distance trips or drive a turbocharged vehicle, Mobil 1 Gold will result in quieter engine operation, particularly delivering smoother performance during hard acceleration. That said, Mobil 1 Silver is perfectly adequate for daily urban commuting - my neighbor's Corolla has run 150,000 kilometers using Silver while maintaining a clean engine. Ultimately, the choice depends on your budget and driving intensity, considering the Gold version costs about 100 RMB more per can than the Silver.