I have a question, are there any 0w40 oils in the market that are API SP?
API SP 0w40 oils?
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As far as I know currently no there is not.
Why is that important?
Thx captain, did I say it is SP?
My point is, there’s little to none of SN plus, not talking about the SPAmsoil SS 0w40 say they are
Thx captain, did I say it is SP?
read the thread title.
No need to be a teacher here, no one has asked you to
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None of the SS oils are API approved, so that would be a recommendation for applications calling for API SP.
Exactly, here's the wording from their website
Use AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil in applications that require any of the following specifications:
0W-40 (AZF): API SP, SN PLUS, SN Chrysler MS-12633, MS-10725, MS-10850; Nissan GT-R
No approvals here, unfortunately. Also does not mean it meets the spec. I've seen a VOA of some other Amsoil 0w40 claiming SN plus, and it was clearly not the SN plus list/concentration of ingredients
Here's an interesting update from the Pennzoil Euro. Seems like it is an SP oil now
Now, this is going next into my MB for sure
Now, this is going next into my MB for sure
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What concentration of ingredients are you referring to?
Calcium, Phosphorous and Zinc. Amsoil oils are generally over-additized and cannot meet the sulphated ash requirements of many specifications. From a pure wear/deposit performance standpoint, they may excel, but they typically cannot meet every single requirement.
Amsoil SS Calcium, phosphorus and zinc are the same levels as their XL which are API approved
Okay, I was a bit wrong. Not about 0w40 and SN plus, but about 5w30 with claims to be d1G2.
It was the Amsoil XL 5w30 VOA, and it showed 1.05% of sulfated ash. d1G2 requirement is The point of this is, you can "claim" whatever you want, doesn't mean it meets the spec
Now, watch this "yeah we're a d1G2 but we're not"
I'm saying "at the time of it being SN plus"
Also, on the sheet you've posted, show me the word "approval"
And the last point from me, https://www.gmdexos.com/brands/dexos1/index.html go find ANY amsoil oil
Watch out, the Amsoil fan club will get all testy when it comes to "recommended for" vs meets specifications vs actual approvals.
Unless some of them have a degree in this matter and can back claims with data from trusted sources, I have 0 problems ignoring themWatch out, the Amsoil fan club will get all testy when it comes to "recommended for" vs meets specifications vs actual approvals.