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You mean "Dexos"?
Dexos1 (and now 2) is the new high standard. Mobil 1 meets the new spec. Here's a post from an older thread:
Dexos1 (and now 2) is the new high standard. Mobil 1 meets the new spec. Here's a post from an older thread:
Mobil 1 5W-30 is now an officially dexos1™ licensed product, passing the dexos1™ specification, and has been approved for use in GM vehicles.
Mobil 1 5W-30 meets or exceeds the requirements of:
dexos1™
GM 6094M, GM 4718M (Corvette spec)
Ford WSS-M2C929-A
Honda HTO-06
ACEA A1/B1
ILSAC GF-4 (API Certified - Starburst)
From the Mobil1 Website
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Mobil 1 5W-30 meets or exceeds the requirements of:
dexos1™
GM 6094M, GM 4718M (Corvette spec)
Ford WSS-M2C929-A
Honda HTO-06
ACEA A1/B1
ILSAC GF-4 (API Certified - Starburst)
From the Mobil1 Website
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Kind of like unleaded 91 octane Top Tier gas is recommended but several brands of gas will meet that recommendation.
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My 2012 also has the Dexos label on the oil filler cap. I believe this is just a marketing ploy with two parts to generate income.
One, the oil suppliers must apply to GM to have their oil tested and "Dexos approved". They pay a fee for this - ie money to GM.
Two, the GM dealers are selling an oil that is only partially synthetic and call it Dexos. This is a money maker for GM as it is NOT Mobil One and they get it in bulk for less and still charge more.
George
One, the oil suppliers must apply to GM to have their oil tested and "Dexos approved". They pay a fee for this - ie money to GM.
Two, the GM dealers are selling an oil that is only partially synthetic and call it Dexos. This is a money maker for GM as it is NOT Mobil One and they get it in bulk for less and still charge more.
George
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For what its worth, I just stocked up on Mobil 1 5W-30 and M1-113 oil filters at one of the mega stores. 5.1 qt jug and oil filter for $32.99
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To be 100% correct, it is "dexos".
To meet the dexos spec, a synthetic blend will do, but using a full sythetic like Mobil1 is okay. Full synthetics like Mobil1 meet the dexos spec and is what I continue to use.
To meet the dexos spec, a synthetic blend will do, but using a full sythetic like Mobil1 is okay. Full synthetics like Mobil1 meet the dexos spec and is what I continue to use.
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GM has replaced their oil specs down to one now, dexos.
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Just to be clear, DEXOS is an oil performance standard specified by GM for use in its cars, It is not an oil !! Any oil can be DEXOS rated if it meets this standard, and here's the important part.....The oil producer PAYS GM for the privilage of having the term DEXOS on its product !!!! 