FunDriver

I guess the question is whether it is worth worrying about. The current Mobil 1 has served us well for a long time so continuing with it for oil changes coming up soon would be ok. Of course we'd all like the new stuff but how much difference would it make between the two for just one oil change? And for those who change often it wouldn't even be that long.

I still have 45% left on my monitor so I have some time but my friend is now around 15%. I'll have to mention the new oil to him because I don't think he is aware of it.

Foosh

No, it's not worth worrying about. If I have to go one more change w/ 5W-30, I won't lose any sleep at all. I'll just switch whenever it becomes available.

However, knowing CF as well as I do, I have no doubts there will be "fire and fury" over the issue among new 19 owners.

FunDriver

Yep, you might be right about that one.

daleong

Thanks for posting that Mobil 1 release. I bought a non-dry sump oil cap in error. If anyone wants it, PM me.

I wonder if 15-50W will still be better suited for track events than the 0W-40? I don't mind switching oil back and forth too much just for track days.

Patman

And so there should be, as it really is kind of inexcusable that dealers don't have this oil yet but it's the factory fill on the 2019s. They should have been more prepared for this, but it seems most dealers have no clue about this oil at all. And even though it won't hurt these engines to run 5w30, that's not the point, the problem is they shouldn't have to go from 0w40 to 5w30 back to 0w40 again once it's finally available. They should be able to run the same oil continuously from day one.

rmorin1249

Much ado about nothing.

Foosh

Yes, not a huge deal, but I tried to schedule my 500-mile change this morning, and even big forum dealer Criswell doesn't have it even though they have taken delivery of nearly 50 2019s to date.

The roll-out was definitely screwed up if even the biggest dealers can't get it, and it appears it only exists at BG.

rmorin1249

Maybe it doesn't actually exist at all. What they're putting in the cars in BG is "mystery oil".

Emerald Eagle

Everybody going to the bash take a couple of empty 5 qt jugs alocg and I'm sure the factory will fill them for us out of their railcar tanker of M1

SLOWRYDE

Spoke to quite a few Northern Virginia Chevrolet dealerships today to find the new 0W40 Mobil 1 for my upcoming oil change.. None had any idea what I was talking about and must have thought I just made this up.. I had one service manager Google it while I was talking to him on the phone and he says it was the first thing that pops up, yet, they have not received any direction from GM about this. He said he'll call GM first thing in the am and get some guidance of when they expect to see this. Might be a good idea to 'prompt' your local dealership with a phone call so they can at least get the ball rolling before your next oil change is due as most have no idea this is even a thing yet.

Jmhornz71

I think I will stick with 5w-30, Ususally doesnt get that cold that I need a 0w oil. how much more will Mobil 1 charge or the dealer for that matter. I dont race my car so I am good. My dealer doesnt know anything about the 0w40 oil either of course they only sell a couple of Vettes a year and have had one in the showroom for a very long time

Jmhornz71

Thats for the wet sump cars, dry sump cars is $23 part number 12680708

Foosh

I talked to two MD dealerships, both of which are very Corvette knowledgeable. They were both aware of the new oil, both have tried to find a way to order, but both had no clue how to get it right now. This is probably not a GM problem, it's an Exxon/Mobil problem. They were ready to deliver it in bulk to BG, but not to anyone else.

I'm now at the 500-mile mark, so I'll get a 5W-30 change later this week, and switch to 0W-40 whenever it shows up.

ddo_texas

sorry did wrong search.

Foosh

0W-40 is not just better in cold temps, it's better when it's hot. Even if you don't race the car, if you drive in a spirited fashion on 100º days, I'd rather have 0W-40.

Once the new oil is available, I don't think it will cost any more than 5W-30.

Steve Carter

Has anyone tried this?


Mobil 1 0W-40 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 qt.

$25.47
2-DAY SHIPPING
Sold & shipped by Walmart

Foosh

There have been endless discussions of this. The existing Euro-spec, Mobil 1 0W-40 oil, which has been around for years, does not GM's dexos™ spec. Use that at your own risk for warranty purposes.

The oil we're talking about is a new oil (Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40) w/ different specs. If the old 0W-40 oil were acceptable to GM, they would have not waited until the 19MY to use it.

jversluis

I had my first 500 mile change yesterday and not only did dealer know anything about 0 40w oil, I had to bring them up to date that my car requires Mobil one. After going back and forth the warranty administrator found online that Mobil one is the recommended oil for my vette. They were trying to use Dexos. They did it and was free as should be. Also was told I get total of 3 changes over the 24 month period

SLOWRYDE

Yeah, I bought my C7GS at Criswell Chevrolet too, but figured just for oil I could use one of the local dealerships. They are apparently not as informed as Criswell Chevrolet. I have a track day scheduled for 3/24 so I was hoping to get this oil changed to the new 0W40 so I wouldn't have to do the 5W30 ---> 15W50 ----> 5W30.. Oh well, its not the end of the world.

Patman

So did you end up getting the new 0w40 after all or did they use 5w30 Mobil 1?

I had a feeling this rollout of the new oil was not going to go smoothly, someone dropped the ball big time on this one