Mobil 1 FS X2 5W-50
Synthetic full-SAPS 5W-50 of higher viscosity for high-performance cars without a particulate filter, approved to MB 229.3 and Porsche A40.
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Product line | Mobil 1 21 oils |
| SAE viscosity | 5W-50What SAE means |
| Base oil | synthetic |
| Intended use | passenger cars |
| API class | What API means |
| ACEA class | What ACEA means |
| Approvals | |
| Manufacturer approvals | What an approval means |
| Meets the requirements of | |
| Typical properties | |
| Viscosity at 40 °C | 112 mm²/s |
| Viscosity at 100 °C | 18.6 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 185 |
| HTHS viscosity | 4.3 mPa·s |
| Pour point | -39 °C |
| Flash point | 225 °C |
| Base number (TBN) | 13 mg KOH/g |
| Density | 841 kg/m³ |
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Description
Mobil 1 FS X2 5W-50 is a synthetic full-ash oil in the Mobil 1 range with a higher viscosity, intended for high-performance petrol and diesel engines without a particulate filter. It is also designed to reduce oil consumption and leaks in high-mileage engines.
It holds official MB 229.3 and Porsche A40 approvals and meets the requirements of Fiat 9.55535-M2 and Lexus LFA Service Fill without formal approval. Categories: ACEA A3/B4 and A3/B3, API SQ, SP, SN Plus, SN, SM, SL, SJ and CF.
Typical figures: 18.6 mm²/s at 100 °C, viscosity index 185, HTHS 4.3 mPa·s, base number 13 mg KOH/g, pour point -39 °C. The drain interval does not exceed 20,000 km.
Application
High-performance petrol and diesel cars without a particulate filter, turbocharged or naturally aspirated, and petrol engines calling for a thicker oil of earlier API categories; drain interval no longer than 20,000 km.
Data current as of Check the label and the current product data sheet before you buy.
Sources: official sources of the data on this oil
- Product page on the manufacturer’s site mobil.co.uk
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