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Mobil Super 3000 X1 5W-40 — Premium Full Synthetic Motor Oil

Mobil Super 3000 X1 5W-40 — Premium Full Synthetic Motor Oil

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Mobil Super™ 3000 Series — Premium Full Synthetic Engine Oil

Mobil Super 3000 X1 5W-40

Full Synthetic Passenger Vehicle Motor Oil | SAE 5W-40 | Petrol & Diesel (No DPF)

SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic MB 229.3 VW 502 00 / 505 00 Porsche A40 ACEA A3/B4

Product Overview

Mobil Super 3000 X1 5W-40 is a premium full synthetic passenger vehicle engine oil providing long engine life and enhanced protection across a wide operating temperature range. Formulated to go beyond the protection levels of conventional and semi-synthetic oils, it is the correct specification for drivers who regularly experience demanding conditions — frequent high engine stress, turbocharger operation, high-performance direct injection engines and mixed driving cycles across South African conditions.

The full synthetic formulation delivers superior performance across four critical areas: high-temperature protection preventing oil breakdown under sustained load; cold-start protection ensuring immediate circulation before operating temperature is reached; outstanding engine cleanliness through sludge prevention; and enhanced wear protection on critical engine components throughout the service interval.

Carries direct OEM approvals from Mercedes-Benz (MB 229.3), Volkswagen Group (VW 502 00 / 505 00), Porsche (A40), Renault (RN0700 / RN0710), PSA (B71 2296) and Fiat — covering the most widely sold European vehicle brands in the South African market. Always confirm your vehicle's required specification from the owner's manual before selecting an engine oil.

Key Performance Benefits

Enhanced High-Temperature Protection

Full synthetic base stocks resist thermal breakdown at elevated engine temperatures — maintaining viscosity and protective film on critical engine components during sustained high-load operation, highway cruising and turbocharged driving in South African summer heat.

Cold-Start Protection

Pour point of -39°C and excellent low-temperature fluidity — the oil circulates immediately on cold startup. The most concentrated engine wear occurs in the first seconds after a cold start. The 5W winter rating ensures fast circulation on cold winter mornings in the Western Cape and on the Highveld.

Engine Cleanliness & Sludge Prevention

Outstanding detergent and dispersant chemistry keeps engine internals clean — preventing sludge and varnish build-up in oil galleries, valve trains and piston ring grooves. Particularly important in stop-and-go urban traffic where short trips accelerate sludge formation in conventional oils.

Turbo & Direct Injection Compatibility

Specifically recommended for turbocharged and direct injection engines — covering the majority of modern European-specification petrol and diesel engines sold in South Africa. The full synthetic base provides the thermal stability that turbocharger bearings and GDI injectors require.

Enhanced Wear Protection

Advanced anti-wear additive chemistry protects camshafts, valve train components, piston rings and cylinder walls throughout the service interval — reducing wear-related engine deterioration and extending engine life beyond that achievable with conventional or semi-synthetic alternatives.

Broad OEM Approval Coverage

MB 229.3 · VW 502 00 / 505 00 · Porsche A40 · Renault RN0700/RN0710 · PSA B71 2296 · Fiat 9.55535-G2/M2 — covering Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat and Alfa Romeo engines in the South African market.

Recommended Applications

Petrol Engines

Passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks and vans · Turbocharged and direct injection (GDI/TFSI/TSI) engines · High-performance multi-valve petrol engines · Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat and Alfa Romeo petrol engines

Diesel Engines — Without DPF Only

Diesel passenger cars and light commercial vehicles without diesel particulate filters (DPF) · Common rail turbodiesel engines without DPF · Older European diesel engines · Always confirm your diesel engine does not have a DPF before using this product

Demanding Driving Conditions

Highway cruising and stop-and-go city driving · Frequent high engine stress · Towing and high-load operation · South African summer heat conditions · Normal to frequently severe operating environments where mineral oil cannot maintain adequate protection

Fleet Applications

Mixed-brand passenger vehicle fleets where a single SAE 5W-40 covers multiple OEM requirements · Corporate and government fleets with European-specification vehicles · Rental and lease fleets requiring MB 229.3 and VW 502/505 coverage from a single product

DPF Warning: Mobil Super 3000 X1 5W-40 is not recommended for diesel engines fitted with a diesel particulate filter (DPF). DPF-equipped engines require a low-SAPS oil — typically ACEA C2 or C3 specification. Using a non-low-SAPS oil in a DPF engine will cause premature DPF blockage and damage. Contact Orbit Industrial if you are unsure whether your vehicle has a DPF.

Technical Properties

Property Test Method Value
SAE Viscosity Grade 5W-40
Base Stock Full Synthetic
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C ASTM D445 79 mm²/s
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C ASTM D445 13.2 mm²/s
Pour Point ASTM D97 -39°C
Flash Point (COC) ASTM D92 236°C
Density @ 15.6°C ASTM D4052 0.847 g/ml
ACEA Classification A3/B4
API Classification SN / SM / SL / CF / SQ
DPF Compatible No — not for DPF-equipped engines

Typical properties — not guaranteed specifications. Source: ExxonMobil Product Data Sheet, December 2025.

OEM Approvals & Specifications

Mercedes-Benz MB 229.3

Direct MB approval — petrol and diesel Mercedes-Benz engines without DPF requiring ACEA A3/B4

VW 502 00 / VW 505 00

Volkswagen Group approval covering VW, Audi, Skoda and SEAT petrol (502 00) and diesel (505 00) engines without DPF

Porsche A40

Direct Porsche approval for petrol engines requiring SAE 5W-40 full synthetic

Renault RN0700 / RN0710

Renault petrol and diesel approval — applicable to Renault passenger and light commercial vehicles without DPF

PSA B71 2296

Stellantis approval covering Peugeot, Citroën and Opel engines without DPF

Fiat 9.55535-G2 / M2

Fiat and Alfa Romeo approval — petrol (G2) and diesel (M2) engines without DPF

ACEA A3/B4

European high-performance petrol (A3) and diesel without DPF (B4) classification

API SN / SM / SL / CF / SQ

American Petroleum Institute petrol and diesel classifications

Pack Sizes

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1 Litre

Top-up and smaller engine applications — use the Add to Cart button above

5 Litre

Standard service fill for most passenger car and SUV engines — use the Add to Cart button above

Orbit Industrial supplies Mobil Super 3000 X1 5W-40 across the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Garden Route and Gauteng. For bulk fleet orders contact us for pricing. Request a fleet quote →

Orbit Industrial Supplies is an authorised ExxonMobil distributor — supplying genuine Mobil™ engine oils including the full Mobil Super passenger vehicle range to fleet, retail and industrial customers across the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Garden Route and Gauteng. Request a quote →

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