Yes according to Mobil. Check FAQ 13.
http://www.mobil.com/mobil_lubes/onhighway/products_services/delvac1/faqs_content.html
quote:I you look at the specs of Amsoil 10w40 the viscosity is very similar for a lot cheaper. Though I feel it is kind of heavy for a gasser. It could be done though, especially if you live in one of the warmer climates or have cars with older engine. Since 1980's era. http://www.amsoil.com/products/amo.html Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) 14.0 Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) 79.2 Viscosity Index (ASTM D-2270) 183 CCS Viscosity @ -20°C, cP (ASTM D 2602) 2614 Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 97) -48 (-54) Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 92) 232 (450) High Temperature/High Shear @ 150°C and 1.0 X 106 s-1, cP (ASTM D 4683), cP 3.93 Four Ball Wear Test (ASTM D 4172 @ 40 kgf, 150°C, 1800 rpm, 1 hour, Scar in mm) 0.40 Noack Volatility, % weight loss (g/100g) (DIN 51581) 7.0 Total Base Number >12.0
Originally posted by 59 Vetteman: Dr.T I have 2 diesel trucks and 2 gas autos. If Mobil Delvac 1 was more readily available, I would run it in all 4 engines. In my opinion it is a top oil and I would choose it any day over Mobil 1.
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Originally posted by msparks: Delvac 1 http://www.mobil.com/mobil_lubes/onhighway/products_services/delvac1/specs_content.html SAE Grade 5W-40 Gravity, API 32.3 Pour Point, °C (°F) -54 (-65) Flash Point, ASTM D 92, °C (°F) 230 (446) Viscosity cSt at 40° C 95.0 cSt at 100° C 15.0 SUS at 100° F 481 SUS at 210° F 79 Cranking Viscosity, cP at -25° C 3,200 Pumping Viscosity, cP at -35° C 20,500 Borderline Pumping Temperature, °C -44 HT/HS, cP at 150° C 4.1 Viscosity Index 167 Sulfated Ash, wt % 1.3 TBN, ASTM D 2896 11 Color, ASTM D 1500 5