I don’t know much about oil. We have a new car we take to the dealership every couple of months for upkeep. We also have an old Jeep Patriot and an old Ford F150; both are well over 100K miles. I have heard that adding quality oil in your car can really help with the engine. So I teamed up on this sponsored campaign to work with ExxonMobil.
I honestly hadn’t heard of the new Mobil 1 Annual Protection product, nor did I know there was a difference in the type of oil you should use for cars. When I was younger my dad taught me how to check the oil level but I have always gone to a mechanic and let them pick what goes in our car.
I learned a lot on my adventure to Walmart to purchase Mobil 1™ Annual Protection . I had no clue that there are so many different types of oils! I also didn’t know that every type of car takes a different number, also known as “viscosity” – different cars take different viscosities, and those numbers on the label help to decipher what to use for your car (like 0W0-30).
Since we just recently started driving the truck again (it is almost 20 years old and has been parked for years), I decided that I should buy this product for our F150! I bought it at Walmart and brought it in to my mechanic. I asked for help from the mechanic and the shop manager, Michael, came to answer my questions. I really learned a lot!
I also learned that the Mobil 1™ Annual Protection motor oil is a premium motor oil product providing 1 year* of protection between oil changes. Yes, you read that right! (*1 year or 20,000 miles, whichever comes first). No more trips to get the oil changed multiple times a year. That’s a huge time AND cost savings! Boy times are changing.
Here are some of things Michael taught me:
- You can use Mobil 1™ Annual Protection motor oil to fill up or totally change your oil. It’s been tested to ensure it meets the highest standard of motor oil performance, so you can go a full year on one oil change with Mobil1 Annual Protection and still get the best protection for your engine.
- When changing your oil, consider a synthetic like Mobil 1™ Annual Protection motor oil. The special additives help get rid of the harmful deposits in your engine.
- Different manufacturers and vehicles require different types of oils. So our Jeep needs a 5W-20 and our Ford needs a 5W-30.
- Be careful not to overfill your oil because you can really hurt your car’s engine.
Exxon Mobil 1™ Annual Protection
By using this product along with the Mobil 1™ Extended Performance oil filter, I feel better about taking care of our old truck since there is guaranteed protection with the Mobil 1 Annual Protection motor oil. The filters ALSO have codes on which ones should be used with which car. I got help from the associate at Walmart on getting the right oil and filter for my car! This gives me the peace of mind that I am giving our vehicle the best possible care!
You can purchase your Mobil 1™ Annual Protection products at your local Walmart or visit Walmart.com!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
These are great tips. My husband does all of our car maintenance, and he’s teach the kids how for when they’re off on their own. This is everything he tells them.
Bill Sweeney says
Mobil 1 is a great oil. I use it for every oil change in our cars.
Joely Smith says
I am pretty sure that is the oil my husband uses for most of our cars and things with motors. I know our van has to be maintained by the dealership due to the warranty but everything else we use this!
Mandee says
Thanks for sharing! I don’t know a lot about oil either. I always just take my vehicle to the mechanic, but this really is something I need to teach my boys!
Marcie W. says
Being married to a mechanic has definitely taught me the importance of routine oil changes and vehicle maintenance. I know my husband will only use synthetic blends, so I plan to have him look into this line. Thanks for sharing!
Natalie says
Not having a car, I really don’t know much about car maintenance. This sounds like a good investment to keep the car running smoothly.
Amanda says
I really know nothing about my car’s oil or oil changes so this was definitely an eye opening interview. Thanks for sharing the information. Now it’s time for me to hit the road!
CNA says
Never knew a lot about oil before this! I have always just taken my car in for an oil change. This has been super helpful learning experience! Thanks
Dogvills says
My husband takes care of the cars. I see him use Mobil 1. He trusts this brand.
Lian says
We currently do not have a car, but it is good to have this information for when we do purchase one. It is important for car owners to be knowledgeable about what they are putting into their cars.
Melinda Koca says
I know that we use synthetic oil and I also know that one of the cars takes 1 more quart than usual. If we get a deal on an oil change, we have to pay extra for the synthetic or supply our own oil. If they will do synthetic in the deal, we include an extra quart in the car for them to use so that we don’t have to pay the extra upcharge. I also know that our different cars take different weights. My husband usually does all of our oil changes unless there is a special deal at one of the gas stations/auto repair shops.
Jenny says
My car takes full synthetic oil which can be pretty expensive if you go in to have your oil changed. We do that so we don’t have to deal with any messes at home in the driveway.
ricci says
All I know about toil for cars is that you have to change it often, LOL!! Or maybe I just drive too much??
Rebecca Swenor says
This is awesome information about the oil in the vehicles. It is so important to get the right oil for your vehicle and to never over fill the oil because it can really cause damage. Thanks for sharing the information.
Marysa says
I haven’t put too much thought in our car care lately. Life is so busy, I haven’t had a chance to take a moment to plan for “summerizing” our vehicles! Thanks for sharing, learned something new 🙂
Terri Beavers says
I’ve never changed my oil by myself before so I’m not sure what type is in my car. I’ll check with Walmart and see if I can try this type.
TIm B says
So important to know the oil recommendations for your particular vehicle. Otherwise it is easy to get ripped off by quick change oil places.
Melissa Dixon says
I love learning about all of the different things I can work on in my car. I never had a dad around to show me that stuff when I was a kid so I love to learn on my own.
Echo says
You have to keep your car healthy, just like your body! I love your interview with Micheal. Very informative!
Crystal Lopez says
U have heard so much about this but have been hesitant in trying it out. It seems helpful and interesting. I wonder if my husband would be open for trying it!
Jennifer G says
This is all AMAZING information. I had no idea about some of this to be completely honest. Thank you so much for sharing. It really is important that we as car owners are aware.
Kathy says
You’ve got some great information here. My husband is a mechanic, so he knows more about this then I do. It’s great to have someone to work on your vehicles that knows what they’re doing. I think this is the oil he uses as well.
Dina Demarest says
Car maintenance is so important. This is a new oil I’ve not seen before. I’ll be looking for it when I run to Walmart later today.
uprunforlife says
I have seen this on tv but I would be a bit hesitant to put this oil in my cars until the dealership recommends it. I am sure it is fine, I am just weird like that. Our Ford has 120k on it and I am doing what I can to keep it running for as long as possible. I just did a few maintenance items earlier this year. A sensor went out and I fixed an oil leak.
Enza Ketcham says
Ask your mechanic about it! Let me know what they say!
adriana says
This is all such great information! So important to know too – and I definitely didn’t know a lot of this! Wow thank you for sharing!
Shannon Gurnee says
I didn’t know that Exxon Mobil made their car line of products. It’s good to know.
Karlyn Cruz says
Thanks for sharing some useful information about this. I am really not into cars’ but I think It’s still helpful!
Carol Cassara says
This sounds like a great product. It’s important for me and my husband that we take good care of our car. We love going on road trips and taking care of the maintenance is something that put time and effort on, this will make things easier at least for the oil changes.
Lisa Marie Heath says
These are great tips for sure! I am so not in tune with my car, but my mechanics are pretty awesome and help me out whenever I need!
Lynndee says
I’ve heard it too – that quality oil can really help with the engine. That’s why the hubs is very particular when it comes to the quality of the oil that we use for our two cars.
HilLesha O'Nan says
I don’t know much about car care, but I believe this is the oil that my husband uses for our vehicle. If not, he should check it out for sure!
Jasmine Eclipse says
Oh gosh, I know nothing about cars. Heck, it took me a couple trips to just figure out which wiper blades I needed haha!
lauren happel says
when something is wrong with my car i just call my mechanic friend lol. probably not the best way to do things but it works for now 🙂