Mobil
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Image:Mobil.PNG Mobil was a major oil company which merged with the Exxon Corporation in 1999 to form ExxonMobil. Today Mobil continues as a major division of the new company.
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History
Following the break-up of Standard Oil in 1911 the Standard Oil Company of New York or Socony was founded, along with 33 other successor companies. In 1920 the company registered the name "Mobiloil" as a trademark.
In 1931 Socony merged with Vacuum Oil to form Socony-Vacuum. In 1955 Socony-Vacuum was renamed Socony Mobil Oil Company, then Mobil Oil Corporation in 1966 and finally Mobil Corporation in 1976.
From 1936 to 1968, Mobil sponsored an economy run each year (except during World War II) in which domestic automobiles of various manufacturers in several price and size classes were driven by light-footed drivers on cross-country runs. The Economy Run originated with the Gilmore Oil Company of California in 1936 (which was purchased by Socony-Vacuum in 1940) and later became the Mobilgas Economy Run and still later, the Mobil Economy Run. The cars driven in the economy run were fueled with Mobil gasoline and Mobiloil and lubricants were also used. The vehicles in each class that achieved the highest fuel economy numbers were awarded the coveted title as the Mobilgas Economy Run winner.
In 1998 Mobil and Exxon agreed on a merger to create ExxonMobil, which was completed on November 30, 1999.
Mobil brands
Mobil continues to operate as a major division of ExxonMobil, with three major brands:
Mobil
Image:Mobilgasstation.jpg The wider Mobil brand encompasses the Mobil service station and fuel (gasoline, diesel, heating oil, kerosene, aviation fuels and marine fuel) divisions. The Mobil brand also covers the wide range of lubricants (commercial & industrial, aviation and marine).
Mobil 1
Mobil 1 was introduced in 1974, two years after Amsoil marketed the first API certified synthetic engine oil. In 2002 Mobil 1 introduced "supersyn" anti-wear technology, followed by Mobil 1 Extended Performance in 2005 which increased the use of this technology further.
Mobil 1 and other synthetic oils have many performance benefits over conventional mineral oils including:
- Better low temperature viscosities
- Better high temperature performance
- Less impurities
- Decreased oil consumption
- Reduced friction and hence reduced engine wear
- Lower fuel consumption (dependent on viscosity)
- Increased oil change intervals.
ExxonMobil (through Mobil 1) is a major, long-term partner of the Formula One constructor Team McLaren Mercedes. As well as providing lubricants and fuel to McLaren Mobil 1 is a major brand in F1, for example sponsoring tracks. The development of the Mobil 1 product is directly related to the high performance required of F1 cars, as well as ExxonMobil's association with Mercedes-Benz and other high technology companies.
Mobil Delvac
Mobil Delvac is a range of heavy-duty lubricants; including engines oils, drivetrain lubricants and greases.