LeX2K

I didn't say anything about an oil testing lab. I'm talking pour tests, friction tests and just as importantly real world use.
I think you might be projecting. I go where the data goes not fluff reviews pimping products because they are getting paid.
Mobil 1 is hardly the best oil especially for winter driving and cold starts. It's an average motor oil nothing special the best thing I can say about it is their marketing is extremely strong.

Wilson2000

Five marketers said "Mobil 1 the best," not five independent oil labs.
If you think nothing has changed in the last two years, you haven't watched the YT videos posted above.
Maybe some people do, but nobody in this thread has led me to believe this.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't you the one pushing marketing rankings, which in no way resemble testing?
Than why are you posting rankings showing Mobil 1 as the best?
Apology accepted.

Wilson2000

Thanks to all who posted opinions and information in this thread. As far as I'm concerned, the thread has run its course (devolved into trolling and flaming) and until anything new happens with oil and oil filtering technology, I don't have much else to say.

Again, for the engine-oil-thread-haters out there...why bother to read, let alone post on them, if you are so bothered by, and critical of, engine oil threads? I suggest you find a topic that really interests you and either dwell on those threads, or start your own.

UltraLux22

I won't utter the childish phrase "I told you so," for that would be immature, pedantic, and entirely unproductive... or perhaps, in a delightfully ironic twist, incredibly productive! But no, I shan't stoop to such levels. Instead, I applaud your valiant efforts to wrangle this delightfully chaotic, vitriol-infused side conversation. Bravo! 😉 I tip my hat to you, sir!

With all the sincerity I can muster this late at night-
I trust it's clear that I'm not criticizing the intentions behind this oil thread or any threads in general. Most discussions begin with the best intentions; yours is no exception. You made a good effort and largely succeeded. Here's to even greater success next time!