how can we find out oil company is using which Base grade in their products?
Most of the time they won't tell you. Some base oil information can be found out by looking at the safety data sheet.how can we find out oil company is using which Base grade in their products?
I did search, but couldn't find it. May be need to work in search skills as wellThis question gets asked about once a month or so. If you search around a bit you’ll find numerous other threads about the same topic.
I think what kschachn was alluding to was that this question gets asked frequently, but never gets a concrete answer because there isn't one. Oil manufacturers are not obligated to release base oil group composition, so they don't, and the testing required to uncover such information independently is cost prohibitive.I did search, but couldn't find it. May be need to work in search skills as well
I think was kschachn was alluding to was that this question gets asked freuently, but never gets a concrete answer because there isn't one. Oil manufacturers are not obligated to release base oil group composition, so they don't, and the testing required to uncover such information independently is cost prohibitive.
Try the MSDS of the company and oil you are interested in.I did search, but couldn't find it. May be need to work in search skills as well
Group III would show up as something to severely hydrocracked paraffinic distillateTry the MSDS of the company and oil you are interested in.
1-decene is Group IV
Most everything else is Group III or Group III+(GTL)
That should read Group III+ is usually, something along the lines of "Petroleum Distillates, heavy paraffinic, branched cyclic and linear C18-C50."Group III would show up as something to severely hydrocracked paraffinic distillate
Group III is usually, something along the lines of "Petroleum Distillates, heavy paraffinis, branched cyclic and linear C18-C50."
Which is exactly why I chose Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30 to use in my Jeep 2L turbo. Not only does it have the above approvals but, as an added bonus Pennzoil threw in, at no additional cost mind you, MS-13340 which is FCA's "spec" for this engine and the old Honda/Acura HTO-06 approval. I honestly don't know how they fit all of that in a 5 quart jug, let alone a one quart bottle!For example if you want a thinner fuel economy style oil that is good with smaller turbo direct injected engines, start with API SN-Plus or SP, then add Dexos1-Gen2, and then look for one that also carries Euro A5/B5.
Exactly, and you know that PP is a full synthetic made on a GTL base. So all is good.Which is exactly why I chose Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30 to use in my Jeep 2L turbo. Not only does it have the above approvals but, as an added bonus Pennzoil threw in, at no additional cost mind you, MS-13340 which is FCA's "spec" for this engine and the old Honda/Acura HTO-06 approval. I honestly don't know how they fit all of that in a 5 quart jug, let alone a one quart bottle!
Yep, big fan of the GTL based Platinum. Use the 5W-30 in my daughters 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 5W-20 in my Ram 1500. The KV of the 5W-20 is 8.6 cSt, I’m tempted to use the 5W-30 in the Ram but will probably stick to the 5W-20 until the warranty is up.Exactly, and you know that PP is a full synthetic made on a GTL base. So all is good.
It has a nice low PP of -48 C
and a KV100 of 9.8 cSt
From J300 we know 9.3 cSt is when a 20 grade becomes a 30 grade. So PP 5W30 would also be a good option for somebody looking for a “thick 20 grade” oil, once they are out of warranty (or if they live in Australia where most manufacturers allow many oil viscosity grades).
A Forensic Analysis will show you but you need a budget of upwards of $500.00.how can we find out oil company is using which Base grade in their products?