Looking forward to the 5w-30 ESP as that is a C3 oil with MB229.52.
Thanks.
Here's comments on 5W-30 ESP from oil-club.ru
Translated to English.
1) SAE requirements the oil easily passes - it can be safely called 5W-30
2) Viscosity at 100C = 11.94 cSt - a typical indicator for 5w30 C3 oils
3) Low viscosity index = 164 - indicates a base oil based on PAO
4) Base number = 6.46 - a typical indicator for oils with a tolerance of 504/507
5) Acid number = 2.22 - too high for a low ash pan.
6) Ash content = 0.68% - more than meets the requirements of C3 and approvals, which require
7) Pour point = -46C - suggests that we have real synthetics
8) Very high t flash = 250C - indicates good thermal stability of this product and loudly hints at PAO
9) Viscosity of simulated cold scrolling (CCS) at -30C = 5033 mPas - with a margin overlaps with the SAE requirement
10) Volatility NOACK = 5.6% - not has analogues among its kind and has a good resemblance to t flash
11) Protective package based on ZDDP (and the amount of Phosphorus and Zinc is at the level of ash pan) + organic Molybdenum (reduces friction and saves fuel at the same time) + Boron compounds are possible
12) Salicylate-based washing package Calcium + Boron succinimide, thanks to which TBN is kept at a sufficient level despite the low content of Calcium
13) The oxidation parameter tells us that the oil contains esters as a base component
Conclusion: we have almost the best ACEA C3 oil and one of the best in general. The oil is made on the basis of Hydrocracking + PAO + Ester with a modern multifunctional additive package rich in elements. It has excellent low-temperature, protective and detergent properties. It contains little ash and sulfur. For vehicles with modern multi-stage catalysts and particulate filters - one of the best candidates for filling. In terms of performance, this oil consistently shows low wear. But there is a small nuance: the base number sits down rather quickly, which in no way diminishes the other advantages of this product, but serves as a formal reason for an earlier replacement.