Recent content by J3Tz0502

Sometimes it does not show on the web but actually is available off the shelf or at a distributor. Like here in Auckland NZ, the web is still showing the SN blend, but the SP blend has already been available. Same as the 5w40.

https://msdspds.castrol.com/bpglis/FusionPDS.nsf/Files/CE71D668F78A8B3380258A7E0031D96C/$File/wepp-cycsu5.pdf Well, the updated castrol 0w40 finally regains all three badges back. There are differences in spec with the previous one that is still SP, but missing either one out of three of them...

I would guess less PAO,*smg*, no again Castrol! Would love to know how does the new blend perform, sorta want to try the new one for the next OC

Some Msds don’t even show all the compositions smh

I think the first one is PAO, no?

This version is available. I know it's not API licensed, which I don't care about, but it is about $150 for 5L, which is $20+ nzd more than the other two, and my engine drinks 6.5L at every OC and no 1L version is available. Maybe at some auto workshops they come in big barrels. I'll ask around...

@OVERKILL ! Thank you for swinging by. So do you prefer the Castrol 0w40? Slightly lower VI, kV@100C, SAPS, TBN? Or should I go back to 5w40s? The PAO blend seems enticing/better!

Could not see much at the TDS provided, only Boron. Also, with a higher percentage PAO blend, I presume VI is higher without much VIIs? Also, the castrol server is finally back online, its 0w40 has a similar spec with a slightly lower kV@100C. Castrol 0w40...

Also, the 5997 is Cold Crank Viscosity @-35C, silly me. After a bit of research, the Penrite 0w40 only meets/exceeds and is not even on the API page. Their 5w40 is, with the SP cert. Does it mean the 0w40 is sus? Tbh, I don't really care that much as long as the oil is good.

I managed to find this 'expired' Porche approval, but I do not think they have given the latest update to the public yet. On their web, they also said the oils are fully OEM licensed/approved. https://penriteoil.com.au/assets/img/oem_pdfs/Premium%200W-40%20Porsche%20A40%20Approval.pdf

Yep, it recommends LL01, but the Castrol blend 'lost' its LL01 approval after adding a new LL01 test for the n20 engine in 2018 (I think). My car is out of warranty anyway, just wanna get the best oil 😬

Down here in the upside-down continents, Penrite released the SP blend 0w40 with MB229.5, A40 and LL-01!

Hi Oil Gods, I plan to do an oil change in a month. Currently, my bmw n52b30 engine is running fuchs' 5w-40 Full Synthetic (oil from a 2nd-hand dealer workshop). The owner's manual said 0w30/40 and 5w30/40 are all acceptable. Therefore, I have been looking at two oils, 0w40 from either Castrol...