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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 states 'If contact is likely, safety glasses with side shields are recommended.' No H318 or H319 at mixture level · the product is not classified as an eye hazard under GHS. The safety glasses language reflects pour/drain splash risk during an oil change, not a chemical 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: 'No skin protection is ordinarily required under normal conditions of use,' though it also directs precautions to avoid skin contact per good industrial hygiene practice. The bottle carries a California Prop 65 warning about continuous skin contact with used motor oil. That label warning is the basis for the situational tier · not a mixture-level GHS skin classification, which is absent.
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Only when: misting overhead · 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, but calls for an approved supplied-air respirator if airborne concentrations run high, e.g., mist/aerosol formation (SDS §6 flags this for spill-response scenarios). Section 2 carries no respiratory-hazard H-code (no H330, H331, H334) at mixture level, so this is a mist/ventilation precaution rather than a mixture-level inhalation hazard.
CarCareTruth publishes the cited sources verbatim and does not advise what action a user should take. Consult the full SDS before use.
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 #7 of 23 in Motor Oil.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 26, 2026
TL;DR API SP + ILSAC GF-6A certified · current top-tier spec for most 2020+ gasoline engines. GM dexos1 Gen 3 and Honda/Acura HTO-06 approvals confirmed on label. The 20,000-mile drain claim is aspirational: community UOA data supports 10,000-15,000 miles on typical daily-driver use. Prop 65 warning applies.
PAO Group IV full synthetic certified to API SP + ILSAC GF-6A. Carries GM dexos1 Gen 3 and Honda/Acura HTO-06 approvals · among the broadest OEM coverage for an extended-drain synthetic. BITOG community UOA data shows healthy TBN at 10,000-15,000 miles on daily-driver use; the 20,000-mile label interval applies under highway-dominant conditions only.
Best for 2020-2026 GM owners (dexos1 Gen 3 required) and Honda/Acura models specifying 5W-30 (HTO-06 required) who want extended-drain OEM-backed full synthetic. Skip if cost-per-quart is the priority · conventional oil at your OEM spec costs far less at 5,000-mile intervals. Confirm the OEM approval list on Mobil's product page before relying on this oil for warranty documentation on other vehicle applications.
The SDS classifies this as not hazardous · no signal word, no H-codes at mixture level. H304 does not apply (KV40 = 57.2 cSt, above the CLP aspiration threshold). The Prop 65 warning on the bottle covers used-oil skin exposure · IARC classifies mineral oil mist (from used-oil combustion byproducts) as a Group 1 carcinogen based on occupational studies. The ZDDP anti-wear additive is not itself on the California Prop 65 list; SDS §15 cites it only under state right-to-know inventories. The SDS on file was last revised in 2019 · 7 years old; the H-codes here reflect that revision and may not capture additive changes since. Used oil goes to collection · not down the drain. AutoZone, O'Reilly, and most municipal hazardous-waste facilities accept it.
The 20,000-mile claim is backed by Mobil's engine-protection guarantee · but the guarantee covers engine damage, not that every engine in every driving condition will see the oil last 20,000 miles. Community used-oil analysis (UOA) data from BITOG forum threads shows Mobil 1 EP maintaining healthy TBN and low oxidation markers at 10,000-15,000 miles on normal daily-driver use. Severe-duty driving (lots of short trips, towing, extreme temperatures) depletes oil life faster. The 20,000-mile target is achievable under favorable highway-dominant conditions; 10,000-15,000 miles is more typical for average stop-and-go use.
Yes. Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 carries GM dexos1 Gen 3 approval (designation M8836F, visible on the front label). GM dexos1 Gen 3 is the current approval required for 2020+ GM vehicles. Using dexos1 Gen 3-approved oil is required to maintain GM's powertrain warranty for affected model years.
API SP is the current top-tier gasoline engine oil specification as of 2026, succeeding API SN Plus. ILSAC GF-6A adds fuel economy and chain-wear protection on top of API SP · required for most 2020+ gasoline passenger vehicles from Toyota, Honda, Ford, and GM. Using an API SP + ILSAC GF-6A oil ensures deposit control, oxidation stability, and LSPI (low-speed pre-ignition) protection that older specs (API SN, SM) may not fully provide for turbocharged or GDI engines.
Standard Mobil 1 Full Synthetic is certified to API SP + ILSAC GF-6A with recommended drain intervals of 7,500-10,000 miles. Extended Performance uses a higher-treat additive package (higher TBN, more oxidation inhibitors) designed to support the longer drain interval claim. The ZDDP anti-wear additive package is similar between lines; the primary difference is additive depletion resistance at extended drain intervals.
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 carries Honda/Acura HTO-06 approval (visible on the back label). Honda Genuine Motor Oil is Honda's private-label product; any oil meeting the HTO-06 spec is equivalent for warranty purposes. The HTO-06 approval on this 5W-30 covers engines that specify a 5W-30 viscosity grade · it does not substitute for applications requiring 0W-20.
The listing for Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30 carries a California Prop 65 warning. Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30 is a working automotive fluid rather than a passive part, so the warning points at the formulation itself. The manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet is the primary source for what is in it: the hazard classification and the PPE tiers on this page are translated from that sheet, and the full SDS is linked from the safety panel. California requires the warning whenever exposure to any of roughly 900 listed substances is possible. It does not name which substance applies to a given product, and it states no dose or risk level, so it is not on its own a measure of how hazardous this fluid is in normal use.
Marketing copy from Mobil 1, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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