I went ahead with the Amsoil EQT 0W20 in my Jag F-PACE S (Supercharged 3.0L). Used a genuine JLR filter (C2D3670) I think the engine sounds quieter. It's most noticeable at idle in the garage. I'm not talking about exhaust noise, just the general engine noise under the hood.
One of the posts here said the MB229.71 spec is THE spec to beat.
The Amsoil "EQT" 0W-20 European Synthetic carries the MB229.71 and BMW LL-17FE+ spec.
Would that be better for my Jaguar than Amsoil's "EZT" 0W-20 European Synthetic that carries the VW 508.00/509.00 approval?
BTW, I love the...
I saw the Ravenol oil too... Again never heard of it, and never heard anybody talk about it. I do note the JLR Spec is approved... So that's something. I attached the Product Data for the Ravenol too... Looks pretty similar to the Castrol Edge Professional E which is the OEM recommended. And I...
Thank you... I hadn't come across the Valvoline in my Googling. I'll check that one out too. I attached the Product Data Sheet if anyone wants to weigh in on it. I did notice that the Valvoline PDS doesn't show what ASTM testing method they used to get their numbers.
No votes for the Amsoil or...
I know there have been other discussions on the Jaguar specific oil (Castrol Edge Professional E) meeting the spec STJLR 51.5122, but I wanted to revitalize the discussion. I recently went to my local Jaguar dealership and they advised they are out of stock on that oil, and have been out of...