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To clarify, the oil referred to as X-clean 8100 C3 5W30 (oil C) is the 'X-Clean+ 5w30 for VW 504 00 / 507 00 PORSCHE C30 MB-Approval 229.51 BMW LL-04 by Motul.

To clarify, the oil referred to as X-clean 8100 C3 5W30 (oil C) is the 'X-Clean+ 5w30 for VW 504 00 / 507 00 PORSCHE C30 MB-Approval 229.51 BMW LL-04 by Motul.

I see the same 'problems' I had with the 300V in a street-car. Fuel dillution leading to unwanted effect and also an increased level of sillicon (probably eating the gaskets). I'd recommend a X-clean 8100...

I thought I'd make a dedicated thread to discuss 300V vs the X-clean. And the winner is: Motul X-clean 8100 C3 5W30 The basic conclusion is that Motul X-clean 8100 C3 is a very good oil and exceeds all my requirements for a lubricant. Motul 300V is also a very good oil but, even though it is...

Dear BITOG members, To continue my search for the best oil I have come to a conclusion after four different oil analysis. Here are my previous three threads for reference: Thread 1: Motul 300V 5W30 after 11500 km...

Dear BITOG members, Continuing my quest for the best lubricant for my car, with the help of Motul I had the X-clean 8100 C3 tested after 14.100 km over a period of 6 months. This topic goes along with my previous thread...

Dear BITOG members, Some time ago I posted the following oil analysis: Motul 300V 5W30 11500km/6months https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/mutul-300v-5w30-11-500km-audi-s5-4-2-v8.331145/#post-5519122 The results showed good wear protection however a critically low flashpoint. In the...

Thank you all for your replies. - As far as I know the engine is not a 'fuel dillution monster' unless something is off. So I doubt that is the cause. - Not sure what an RLI is and don't know about oils with copper as fm added.. With regard to 'long use'. Before running this OCI I discussed...

Dear BITOG members, a kind hello from the Netherlands and my first post! In my quest to find the best possible oil for my car I chose the Motul 300V 5W30 (whether the choice was good, is a separate discussion). Before, the car had Audi official dealer oil every year. As the car is a collector'...