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Originally Posted By: SubLGT Quote: ....The plainly visible code on the back label is 10111C08A 5590 10111 = 10th of January, 2011 ? IIRC, for 10111C08A => 101 11 C 08 A: 101 = Beaumont TX plant (at least where it used to be made) 11 = Year (2011) C = March (Jan = A, Feb = B, up to M...

Here's something I found from another site -- seems like the BG company is planning to take advantage of this problem and turn it into a cash cow!! Regards, paul... http://www.bgfueltest.com/

Originally Posted By: Johnny Someone in Europe need to show us where that says that in writing. I have not seen it. I agree -- I haven't seen anything either -- the closest I've seen was on the Sep 08 Porsche approved oil list which they said "Only hydrocracked or synthetic oils are now...

Originally Posted By: Johnny As does the Mobil 1 0W-40 and the Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 in his topic line. paul_e320, I just have to ask this before someone else does, (and know I'm only razzing you) but which Red Line product has Porsche approval? I know you're only razzing me! Obviously...

Boxster, Porsche has an "Approved Oil List" -- ask the OP where you bought the car for a copy. Some oils in Europe you can readily buy are: Fuchs Titan Supersyn Fuchs Titan GT1 Motul 8100 X-cess Motul 8100 X-clean Total Quartz 9000 These are all 5W-40 grade oils and there are many others. I...

Total has replaced the ELF line with the "Total" branding. The ELF LDX 5w-40 is now Total Quartz Energy 9000 (5w-40). Regards, paul...

I remember that show too! Too bad they didn't do a routine called "Men On Oil" Regards, paul...

I was amazed when I read in a fall 2004 issue of Lubes & Greases that S. Korea produces more than 70% of the world's Grp III basestocks. This is probably common knowledge for all you oil professionals, but it surprised a layman like me!! Regards, paul...

Porsche's last approved oil bulletin (Sep 08), which is for their sport cars (Cayenne V6 has a different bulletin) states for temps below -25 deg C, a 0W-40 is required. All the other oils listed are 5W-40 (for above -25 deg C) except for a Mobil 1 5W-50. Regards, paul...

I have a copy -- send me a PM with your email so I can send it to you. Regards, paul...

There are no Penrite oils listed on either (Sport cars or Cayenne) Porsche approved oil lists as of Dec 07. Regards, paul...

Does any know what these are from the ISO standard, assuming they exist for gas cars? Thanks, Regards, paul...

I called Fuchs US almost a year ago inquiring about their Automotive Titan line. Fuchs doesn't sell that in the US, and I contacted a couple of UK companies and they can't ship it by air. If you ever do find a way to get Fuchs Titan Supersyn, please post it. Regards, paul...

Originally Posted By: Jett Rink I THINK Mercedes has some kind of system where a sensor measures how well the oil conducts electricity. This appears to change as the oil wears down. When it gets to a certain level, it tells you to change the oil. Pretty clever idea. I don't have a link. Search...

I have an 03 E320 and I run 15000 mile OCIs with no problems -- good wear metals and good TBN. MB has changed their OCIs to 13000 miles for non-AMG engines and 10000 miles for AMG's. Regards, paul...

Those ethylene glycol testers (ball or float type) are only accurate to about +/- 8 deg F, at best. A refractometer is the proper tool to use as these have +/- 2 deg accuracy or better. The refractive indicies of propylene vs ethylene are fairly close, so for what you're trying to test should be...

Originally Posted By: e55amgbenz007 I have a stash of GC that I use on the AMG. ................ Just asking if you're aware that GC 0W-30 is not approved for AMG engines http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html. Regards, paul...

Originally Posted By: paul_e320 Guys, I saw a TSB from MB which they stated that an Amsoil product was approved. Don't remember if the product made the 229.51 or just the 229.5 spec, but pretty sure it was the Euro formula. I have a pile of printed TSBs stored away, and I'll check to see if I...

Guys, I saw a TSB from MB which they stated that an Amsoil product was approved. Don't remember if the product made the 229.51 or just the 229.5 spec, but pretty sure it was the Euro formula. I have a pile of printed TSBs stored away, and I'll check to see if I still have that one and post the...

Originally Posted By: Pablo It is twue back when we rubbed our rocks together for heat....er...in 1970 or something, for 10W rated Group 1 base oil to achieve 13+ or so cSt @ 100°C it would take a lot of VII's, more specific polymeric thickeners....and in the olden crusty days some of these just...