More Ways to Keep Your Engine Running Smoothly

My Mobil
Discover the Benefits of Membership
Forgot your username or password?

Newsfeedsfacebook
YouTubeMobil 1 Merchandise
Mobil 1 Rewards
FAQs for Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filters
Are there any special steps I should follow to avoid leaks when using cartridge-style Mobil 1 Extended Performance filters?
Why should I buy this oil filter? I have never had any trouble with conventional filters.
The filter box says that Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filters contain a synthetic fiber blend filter element. Are these related to the synthetic components found in Mobil 1 synthetic motor oils?
Can I use Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filters with conventional oil?
Does ExxonMobil make oil filters for use with Mobil 1?
Are there any special steps I should follow to avoid leaks when using cartridge-style Mobil 1 Extended Performance filters?
Simply follow these six essential steps for easy installation:
  1. Use the proper cap tool to remove the oil cap.
  2. Observe the positioning of the o-ring in the o-ring groove, then remove the old o-ring without damaging the plastic or metal cap.
  3. Clean the cap and housing carefully.
  4. Lubricate the new o-ring and cap seat completely with clean engine oil.
  5. Install the new o-ring in the o-ring groove so it does not touch the cap’s threads.
  6. Replace the cap and torque it with the correct tool to the recommended foot-pound spec.
Back to top
Why should I buy this oil filter? I have never had any trouble with conventional filters.
The Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filter offers you the following benefits:
  • Cleaner oil.
  • Longer filter life.
  • Reduced potential for filter failure due to pressure build-up.
  • Reduced potential for filter failure due to repeated pressure surges at start-up.
  • Improved oil flow.
  • Easier filter removal after use.
Taking good care of your engine, including keeping the oil well-filtered, will make your engine last longer and perform better. If you want the best protection available for your engine, and you want your car to last a long time, use the Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filter and use Mobil 1 motor oil.
Back to top
The filter box says that Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filters contain a synthetic fiber blend filter element. Are these related to the synthetic components found in Mobil 1 synthetic motor oils?
No. Most conventional oil filters use a filter medium that is made of cellulose – typically wood fiber – and polyester fibers. Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filters combines a mixture of synthetic micro fibers and natural fibers to produce the most efficient oil filter on the market. The synthetic components of Mobil 1 motor oil are chemically synthesized liquids.
 
The synthetic fibers in Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filters yield the following key benefits:
  • A much more efficient filter, removing more particles per pass through the filter than conventional filter media.
  • Less resistance to oil flow, reducing the potential for the filter to restrict the flow of oil to your engine.
  • A larger surface area to trap more contaminant particles, allowing the longer service intervals.
Back to top
Can I use Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filters with conventional oil?
Absolutely. We recommend that you use Mobil 1 motor oil to get maximum protection for your engine, but the Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filter is fully compatible with conventional oils.
Back to top
Does ExxonMobil make oil filters for use with Mobil 1?
ExxonMobil does offer a very high-quality oil filter that can be used with any motor oil, but it is an especially appropriate companion to Mobil 1. Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filters contain synthetic fibers instead of the typical cellulose filter media. With a 99.2 percent efficiency rating (under SAE J1858 Multi-Pass Efficiency Test), the Mobil 1 filter is much more efficient than a typical oil filter, removing more particles per pass through the filter. In addition, the synthetic fibers in the Mobil 1 filter have less resistance to oil flow, reducing the potential for the filter to restrict the flow of oil to your engine.
Back to top
© Copyright 2005-2010 Exxon Mobil Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ExxonMobil Home | Site Map | Contact Us | Privacy & Legal