Firebird V6-173 2.8L VIN L 2-bbl HP (1983)
Engine Oil: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Mobil Oil Corporation Engine Oil Press Release
Number 83-I-29
Section 6
Date 01/83
Subject:
MOBIL OIL CORPORATION ENGINE OIL PRESS RELEASE
On November 23, 1982, Mobil Oil Corporation issued the following press release:
Mobil Oil Corporation said today it had recalled certain shipments of one of its multi-grade motor oils, Mobil Super 10W-40, from distributors and
retailers in six upper midwestern states (i.e., Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and the eastern half of Iowa). Other areas and other oils are not
affected.
A Mobil spokesman advised that only one grade of oil, Mobil Super 10W-40, is involved and that the problem occurs only at low temperatures (below
+20~F). Motorists in the six states who purchased Mobil Super 10W-40 since July 1982 and put it their cars should pay very close attention to the dash
board gauges or an indication of low oil pressure. If the red oil pressure light remains on after starting, the engine should be turned off to avoid possible
damage and a Mobil dealer called for assistance. Customers who purchased Mobil Super 10W-40 since July in the six named states and put it in their
auto engines should go to a Mobil station as soon as possible and have the oil and oil filter replaced. Mobil will make this replacement at no cost to the
motorist. "We are standing behind this product fully", the spokesman said. Affected customers will need to provide proper identification. A sample of the
oil will be retained.
"Customers who have un-opened cans of Mobil Super 10W-40 purchased in these six states since July are encouraged to take the cans to a Mobil service
station or the retail outlet where the purchase was made for a replacement in kind."
The Mobil Super 10W-40 in question was manufactured in July at the company's Cicero, Illinois, plant which supplies part of Mobil's midwest market.
There has been no problem at Cicero since July and all suspect product has been recalled. The Mobil Super 10W-40 now on sale is the normal high
quality product. "The low temperature problem became apparent only in the last few days", the spokesman added. There is no problem with other grades
of motor oil and no problem with Mobil Super 10W-40 outside the six state area.
The faulty oil, Mobil Super 10W-40, was marketed through Mobil dealers and other retail outlets. "Most of what we will be taking back is good oil, but
we just didn't want to take a chance", the Mobil spokesman said.
A REMINDER: THIS PROBLEM RELATES ONLY TO MOBIL SUPER 10W-40 AND NOT TO MOBIL'S OTHER MOTOR OILS.
We believe that all Pontiac dealers should cooperate with Mobil in their efforts to correct the situation.
