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Prices may varyHealth score is for adult use as intended, per the manufacturer's SDS. It does not model child ingestion, accidental spill cleanup, or off-label use. See the safety panel below for full hazard classification, and /disclaimer for the full editorial scope.
GHS hazard codes are quoted from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet. PPE tiers below translate those codes and the listed ingredient chemistry; they are not CarCareTruth recommendations.
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Only when: splash risk
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS §8 recommends safety glasses where eye contact is possible. No H318 or H319 at mixture level. The guidance reflects pour/drain splash risk during an oil change, not a GHS eye-hazard classification.
CarCareTruth publishes the cited sources verbatim and does not advise what action a user should take. Consult the full SDS before use.
Only when: prolonged use
Beyond SDS: translated from the ingredient chemistry
SDS §8 states no protection ordinarily required under normal conditions. The retail listing carries a California Prop 65 warning, and SDS §16 cautions against used-oil skin contact. The situational tier reflects that warning plus the §16 caution, not a mixture-level GHS skin classification.
CarCareTruth publishes the cited sources verbatim and does not advise what action a user should take. Consult the full SDS before use.
Only when: in enclosed space
Translated from the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, Section 8
SDS §8 states no special respiratory protection is required under ordinary conditions of use with adequate ventilation; a supplied-air respirator is only named for high airborne mist/aerosol concentrations in a poorly ventilated space. Section 2 carries no respiratory H-code (no H330, H331, or H335) at mixture level, and motor oil is effectively non-volatile at ambient temperature (vapor pressure below 0.013 kPa at 20 degrees C per SDS §9), so this is a ventilation-dependent precaution rather than a mixture-level inhalation hazard.
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No PPE specified in published sources for ventilation. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
PPE tiers translate the manufacturer’s SDS and U.S. regulatory standards. Not professional safety advice. How we report safety.
Scope of these PPE tiers. The tiers on this page translate the product's Safety Data Sheet where one is published, plus its ingredient chemistry, into a comparable rating. They describe a formulation, not a situation: a tier is not a safety determination for any specific user, task, quantity, or environment. The manufacturer's label and use instructions govern how the product is handled. Where the product is used at work, the employer's PPE program and hazard assessment under 29 CFR 1910.132 decide what protection is selected, not this page.
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This product ranks #18 of 23 in Motor Oil.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed June 27, 2026
TL;DR API SQ + ILSAC GF-7A certified, with GM dexos1 Gen 3 and Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 approvals covering the 2015-2020 F-150 5.0L and V6 engines. The 20,000-mile drain label claim is aspirational: community oil analysis data supports 10,000-15,000 miles on typical daily-driver use. California Prop 65 warning applies.
PAO Group IV full synthetic certified to the current top-tier GF-7A/API SQ specification, with the broadest Ford OEM approval suite available for a consumer motor oil. The 2015-2020 F-150 5.0L Coyote V8 and naturally aspirated V6 both specify 5W-20, and Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 is confirmed on the current Mobil 1 EP product page. Community used-oil analysis from BITOG forum threads shows the Extended Performance additive package maintaining healthy protection at 10,000-15,000 miles on daily drivers; the 20,000-mile label claim requires highway-dominant, light-load conditions to achieve.
The SDS on file was last revised in 2015, eleven years ago. The H-codes here reflect that revision; the current formula is certified to GF-7A/API SQ, which postdates the SDS.
Best for 2015-2020 F-150 owners running the 5.0L, 3.3L, or 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 who want a GF-7A full synthetic with full Ford WSS approval coverage and an extended-drain margin. Also strong for 2020+ GM owners needing dexos1 Gen 3. Skip if you prefer a shorter 5,000-mile interval and a less expensive conventional or standard synthetic -- the premium of the EP line is the extended-drain additive package, which is unnecessary at shorter change intervals.
The SDS classifies this product as not hazardous: no signal word, no GHS hazard codes at mixture level. H304 aspiration hazard does not apply (kinematic viscosity at 40 degrees C is 49 mm2/s, above the 20.5 threshold that triggers the classification). The Prop 65 warning is on the retail listing and pairs with the used-oil skin-contact caution in SDS Section 16; the chemical it names is not identified, and no ingredient disclosed in the SDS is on California's Prop 65 list. IARC classifies mineral oil mist from used-oil combustion byproducts as a Group 1 carcinogen based on occupational studies, not occasional oil-change contact. Used oil goes to collection, not down the drain. AutoZone, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and most municipal hazardous-waste facilities accept used motor oil.
Yes. The current formulation meets Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 and WSS-M2C945-A/B1 approvals, which cover the 5.0L Coyote V8 and 3.3L/3.5L naturally aspirated V6 engines in the 13th-gen F-150. Check your owner's manual for the exact spec number; if it calls for 5W-20, this oil qualifies.
The 20,000-mile claim is backed by Mobil's engine-protection guarantee, but that covers engine damage rather than guaranteeing every engine reaches 20,000 miles under all conditions. Community used-oil analysis data from BITOG forum threads shows Mobil 1 EP maintaining healthy additive levels at 10,000-15,000 miles on normal daily-driver use. Severe-duty driving shortens that interval. The 20,000-mile target is most achievable under highway-dominant, light-load conditions.
GF-7A is the current top-tier ILSAC gasoline-engine oil specification, launched in March 2025. It adds improved chain-wear protection, timing chain durability, and fuel-economy benchmarks over GF-6A. Most vehicles built through MY2026 specify GF-6A or earlier; GF-7A is backward-compatible, so using it in an older engine is fine. Newer vehicles may begin requiring GF-7A as the standard rolls out.
Only if your owner's manual or oil filler cap specifies 5W-20. Viscosity grade is set by the OEM based on engine tolerances. The 2015-2020 F-150 5.0L Coyote V8 and naturally aspirated V6 engines specify 5W-20; using a heavier grade does not improve protection and may slightly reduce fuel economy. The 2.7L and 3.5L EcoBoost engines specify 5W-30 -- use the correct grade for your engine.
Yes. Amazon lists this product as carrying a California Prop 65 warning. Neither the listing nor the SDS names the listed chemical, and no ingredient disclosed in the SDS is on California's Prop 65 list, so we cannot confirm what triggers it. The ZDDP anti-wear additive is a common guess, but it is not on the Prop 65 list. A warning like this is typical of motor oils sold in California, and for occasional oil-change contact the exposure is materially lower than the occupational scenarios such listings are built on.
Marketing copy from Mobil 1, via Amazon. Not editorial.
Per manufacturer cross-reference, not a physical test fit. A single generation often forks by engine, trim, and market.
Check this against your owner's manual before you buy
⚠ Fits any gasoline engine that specifies a 5W-20 grade. Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-20 carries the full Ford WSS suite (WSS-M2C961-A1, 945-A/B1, 930-A, 970-A1), FCA/Chrysler MS-6395, and GM dexos1 Gen 3 (verified on mobil.com 2026-06-27), so it covers Ford, Ram HEMI/Pentastar, and GM 5W-20 applications. The vehicles below are representative high-volume models whose own OEM data confirms a 5W-20 engine; always match the grade in your owner's manual · do not use 5W-20 in an engine that specifies 5W-30 or 0W-20.
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