I would like to use Motul 5w30 in 2008 Corvette, and it appears that Motul 8100 5w30 Eco-Lite is the only Dexos Gen 2 licensed oil, which is the current recommended spec. My question is if Motul 8100 Eco-nergy 5w30 could also be used as I have a local source with this in stock. Eco-lite is slightly higher viscosity at 40degC and 100degC, but Eco-nergy actually has a slightly higher HTHS.
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8100 Eco-nergy 5w30 looks to be an obsolete spec as it has an SL rating for gasoline. If it was my car - I would run 5w30 Dexos1 gen2 only.
Why the dexos?
I'd run Motul 8100 X-Max 0W-40.
Higher HTHS and Full SAPS. No need for D1G2 in your engine.
Higher HTHS and Full SAPS. No need for D1G2 in your engine.
I wouldn’t be too concerned about d1g2 in that engine. It’s a large displacement, naturally aspirated, port injection engine. I would run something a little more robust, depending on your driving style. Motul X-Clean would be a good option. Still a 5w30, but thicker.
Is this an LS3, or is this in a Z06 (LS7)?
Originally Posted By: 1JZ_E46
I wouldn’t be too concerned about d1g2 in that engine. It’s a large displacement, naturally aspirated, port injection engine. I would run something a little more robust, depending on your driving style. Motul X-Clean would be a good option. Still a 5w30, but thicker.
Yes, Motul X-Clean is thicker at 40degC and 100degF, but only a slightly higher HTHS than Eco-energy and with a significantly higher TBN. In addition, Motul Eco-nergy is close in viscosity to the standard recommended Mobil 5w30 with a significantly higher HTHS.
Would Motul Eco-nergy at least be equal to Mobil 5w30 in terms of engine protection?
I wouldn’t be too concerned about d1g2 in that engine. It’s a large displacement, naturally aspirated, port injection engine. I would run something a little more robust, depending on your driving style. Motul X-Clean would be a good option. Still a 5w30, but thicker.
Yes, Motul X-Clean is thicker at 40degC and 100degF, but only a slightly higher HTHS than Eco-energy and with a significantly higher TBN. In addition, Motul Eco-nergy is close in viscosity to the standard recommended Mobil 5w30 with a significantly higher HTHS.
Would Motul Eco-nergy at least be equal to Mobil 5w30 in terms of engine protection?
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Originally Posted By: 1JZ_E46
I wouldn’t be too concerned about d1g2 in that engine. It’s a large displacement, naturally aspirated, port injection engine. I would run something a little more robust, depending on your driving style. Motul X-Clean would be a good option. Still a 5w30, but thicker.
Yes, Motul X-Clean is thicker at 40degC and 100degF, but only a slightly higher HTHS than Eco-energy and with a significantly higher TBN. In addition, Motul Eco-nergy is close in viscosity to the standard recommended Mobil 5w30 with a significantly higher HTHS.
Would Motul Eco-nergy at least be equal to Mobil 5w30 in terms of engine protection?
Eco-Nergy doesn’t really seem to offer much, if anything at all, over Eco-Lite, and it lacks the stringent manufacturer approvals of X-Clean and X-Clean+. My 2 cents.
Originally Posted By: 1JZ_E46
I wouldn’t be too concerned about d1g2 in that engine. It’s a large displacement, naturally aspirated, port injection engine. I would run something a little more robust, depending on your driving style. Motul X-Clean would be a good option. Still a 5w30, but thicker.
Yes, Motul X-Clean is thicker at 40degC and 100degF, but only a slightly higher HTHS than Eco-energy and with a significantly higher TBN. In addition, Motul Eco-nergy is close in viscosity to the standard recommended Mobil 5w30 with a significantly higher HTHS.
Would Motul Eco-nergy at least be equal to Mobil 5w30 in terms of engine protection?
Eco-Nergy doesn’t really seem to offer much, if anything at all, over Eco-Lite, and it lacks the stringent manufacturer approvals of X-Clean and X-Clean+. My 2 cents.
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d1g2 is only important for TGDI engines.
Besides, dexos didn't even exist in 2008. Either Motul product will be fine
Besides, dexos didn't even exist in 2008. Either Motul product will be fine
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Why the dexos?
That is probably what GM requires . Check the owners manual .
Our 2006 Buick does not require Dexos . I have changed it at 3,000 miles with conventional oil .
Our 2015 Chevy Sonic does . I change it at 4,000 - 4,5000 miles . I wish to keep the insides very clean . Especially the cam phaser system .
Why the dexos?
That is probably what GM requires . Check the owners manual .
Our 2006 Buick does not require Dexos . I have changed it at 3,000 miles with conventional oil .
Our 2015 Chevy Sonic does . I change it at 4,000 - 4,5000 miles . I wish to keep the insides very clean . Especially the cam phaser system .
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Originally Posted By: WyrTwister
Originally Posted By: rooflessVW
Why the dexos?
That is probably what GM requires . Check the owners manual .
Our 2006 Buick does not require Dexos . I have changed it at 3,000 miles with conventional oil .
Our 2015 Chevy Sonic does . I change it at 4,000 - 4,5000 miles . I wish to keep the insides very clean . Especially the cam phaser system .
Nope Dexos was not a standard in 2008. The Motul will work great.
Originally Posted By: rooflessVW
Why the dexos?
That is probably what GM requires . Check the owners manual .
Our 2006 Buick does not require Dexos . I have changed it at 3,000 miles with conventional oil .
Our 2015 Chevy Sonic does . I change it at 4,000 - 4,5000 miles . I wish to keep the insides very clean . Especially the cam phaser system .
Nope Dexos was not a standard in 2008. The Motul will work great.
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