Data sheet for Agip PC 5W-40

[Finklejag]

I emailed American Agip about their Synthetic PC 5W-40. I didn't see a Data Sheet on their website. Here is data.

API SM/CF
ACEA A3/B4-04
VW 502.00/500.00
Porsche
Mercedes Benz 229.3
BMW LL-01
GM-LL-B-025

Viscosity @ 40c 79.67
Viscosity @ 100c 13.44
Viscosity index 172
Pour point -46c
Flash point 240c

Is this a group III or group IV oil? This is off their website.

"Agip products are manufactured from the highest quality solvent-refined paraffin base oils and bright stocks and the latest technology in heavy-duty additives.

Having a -46c pour point seems odd for a group III oil. They usually have one around -36c to -39c. It's on the thin side for a 40 weight also. I can buy this stuff for $8.41 a quart shipped to my door.

Any comments on Agip oil?

 

[Nederlander75]

The Group III stocks could be on par with those of Shell Helix. We see very good pour points with PP and its just a group III, not a slack wax group III like Helix if I recall correctly.

 

[HTSS_TR]

Mobil 1 0W40 passes Mercedes Benz 229.5 and the other specs (Porsche BMW LL-01 ...) and you can get it for $6.xx at WM. Why pay more to get less ?

 

[CATERHAM]

I agree.
Mobil 1 0W-40 has better stat's (VI of 186 for starters) is cheaper and readily available.
BTW, IMO the PP is a useless spec'. The CCS or MRV has value if your starting an engine down around -35C otherwize the 40C vis spec and VI is all you need to judge which oil has the lower (lowest) start-up viscosity at more typical "cold" temps.