I have a 2019 Nissan Rogue. I use Mobile 1 Synthetic oil and have it changed every 5,000 miles. My mechanic has another synthetic oil that he gets in bulk and it costs $20 less per oil change. Is Mobile 1 really the best? And is it $20 better than other synthetics?
I doubt it's $20 better.
I personally use Mobil 1 Full Synthetic in my cars. Is it the best? Short answer is no, because there are a lot of good ones out there.
We get asked this question a lot - need a sticky for it!
A quick search takes you here:
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/best-oil-brand/#post-49224
I use Mobil 1, but full synthetic of any brand is essentially just as good.
Now, is he talking about recycled "bulk" oil that comes in drums or is it still bottled? Never, EVER use bulk oil from a drum. That oil can easily be contaminated and cause problems.
Synthetic oil, from sealed bottles, is fine. $20 difference makes me wonder though as that's usually around the price difference between recycled oil and new, bottled oil. I would definitely ask.
