0W30 Gr III possible

[Ron AKA]

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Originally posted by 427Z06:
Here's EM's Group III+ that is supposedly used to make typical European spec 0w30.

http://www.exxonmobil.com/Germany-English/Basestocks/PDS/GLXXENBSKEMVisom.asp

Ron: do a little research on this product if you get your jollies on Group III based products.

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I would buy a motor oil made from that base oil stock. It looks excellent, especially with respect to viscosity index. However, the process as briefly described looks to be the same at PetroCan's, so I'm not sure what makes it a III+ other than advertising hype.

 

[bobo]

Since you live in Canada, why not buy Esso XD3,0w30, PAO full synthetic and as the bank commercial says..."save your money".

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Originally posted by Patman:
If you're looking for a 0w30 that won't shear, GC 0w30 is pretty much your best bet.

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[427Z06]

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Originally posted by Ron AKA:
In any case as far as I know there is no official Group III+.

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You'll find the label "Group III+" in industry literature referring to Group III base oils with a Viscosity Index of 135 or greater.