Is this the same oil as Mobil 1 5W-30 in jugs?

Yes. The drum holds the same Mobil 1 5W-30 full-synthetic formula sold in smaller containers. It meets API SP and ILSAC GF-6A.

How many oil changes will a 55-gallon drum cover?

A typical car takes about 5 quarts per change, so a 55-gallon drum covers roughly 40 or more changes. Exact count depends on each engine's capacity.

How do I get oil out of the drum?

You need a drum pump or a gravity-fed dispensing setup. The drum has standard bung openings, and a rotary or lever pump fits them.

Can I use it in a diesel engine?

Mobil 1 5W-30 is a gasoline-engine oil. Diesel engines usually need a different spec, such as an API CK-4 oil, so check your owner's manual.

How should I store a full drum?

Keep it sealed, upright and out of direct sun and extreme temperatures. Use a drum dolly to move it, since a full 55-gallon drum is very heavy.

Where is the Mobil 1 (5-30) Drum cheapest?

At EVO Lube Supply, for $1,826.88, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Mobil 1 (5-30) Drum?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Where can I buy the Mobil 1 (5-30) Drum?

2 stores we checked sell it, including EVO Lube Supply, Walmart.

Mobil 1 (5-30) Drum

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Mobil 1 (5-30) Drum

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Last seen at $1,826.88 at EVO Lube Supply on Nov 12.

Our take on the Mobil 1 (5-30) Drum

Mobil 1 5W-30 in a 55-gallon drum is a full-synthetic engine oil for shops, fleets and heavy users who go through oil fast. It is the same Mobil 1 5W-30 formula sold in quarts and jugs, in bulk. It meets API SP and ILSAC GF-6A and is a common choice for gasoline engines that call for 5W-30. Against store-bought jugs, the drum cuts packaging waste and refill trips, but it needs a pump or drum dolly and a dry place to store it.

Best forIndependent shops and quick-lube baysSmall fleets with several 5W-30 vehiclesOwners of multiple cars who change oil oftenAnyone with a pump and room to store bulk oil

Pros

Full-synthetic Mobil 1 formula
Meets API SP and ILSAC GF-6A
One container covers many oil changes
Less packaging waste than jugs
Widely used and well known brand

Cons

55 gallons is far more than one car needs
Needs a pump or drum dolly to dispense
Heavy and awkward to move when full
Oil has a shelf life; long storage before use
No easy way to return unused oil

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Lowest price we've seen: $2,299.99 on Nov 12 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

About the Mobil 1 (5-30) Drum

Mobil 1 5W-30 is a full synthetic motor oil. It is made with a proprietary blend of high performance synthetic base stocks and a balanced additive system. It is designed to meet or exceed current industry performance standards.

The oil is designed to protect for up to 10,000 miles between oil changes. It resists thermal breakdown and oxidation. It also supports quick starting and fast protection in cold weather. Active cleaning agents are designed to clean up sludge left in the engine.

Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil technology comes as standard equipment in many vehicles, including select high-performance vehicles.

Type: Full synthetic motor oil
Viscosity: 5W-30
Size: 55 gallon drum
Oil change interval: Up to 10,000 miles
Brand: Mobil 1

Specifications

size: 55 Gallon Drum

Questions and answers

Is this the same oil as Mobil 1 5W-30 in jugs?: Yes. The drum holds the same Mobil 1 5W-30 full-synthetic formula sold in smaller containers. It meets API SP and ILSAC GF-6A.
How many oil changes will a 55-gallon drum cover?: A typical car takes about 5 quarts per change, so a 55-gallon drum covers roughly 40 or more changes. Exact count depends on each engine's capacity.
How do I get oil out of the drum?: You need a drum pump or a gravity-fed dispensing setup. The drum has standard bung openings, and a rotary or lever pump fits them.
Can I use it in a diesel engine?: Mobil 1 5W-30 is a gasoline-engine oil. Diesel engines usually need a different spec, such as an API CK-4 oil, so check your owner's manual.
How should I store a full drum?: Keep it sealed, upright and out of direct sun and extreme temperatures. Use a drum dolly to move it, since a full 55-gallon drum is very heavy.
Where is the Mobil 1 (5-30) Drum cheapest?: At EVO Lube Supply, for $1,826.88, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Mobil 1 (5-30) Drum?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.
Where can I buy the Mobil 1 (5-30) Drum?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including EVO Lube Supply, Walmart.