Im looking at 3 oils and comparing the specs, Mercedes calls for a 0/30 to 5/40 293 spec or above.
What would you choose here are the respective specs, I dont really understand what all the figures mean so need your help!
MOTuL
Viscosity grade SAE J 300 0W-30
Density at 15°C (59°F) ASTM D1298 0.856
Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 11.9 mm²/s
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 66.5 mm²/s
Viscosity index ASTM D2270 177
Pour point ASTM D97 -51°C / -59°F
Flash point ASTM D92 232°C / 450°F
TBN ASTM D 2896 11.2 mg KOH/g
Castrol Edge
Relative Density
15°C
ASTM D12985 0.8385
Appearance Visual Clear & Bright
Viscosity 100°C ASTM D445 mm²/s 12.2
CCS -35°C ASTM D5293 cP 5800
Viscosity 40°C ASTM D445 mm²/s 72
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 None 167
Pour Point ASTM D5985 °C -54
Flash Point
PMCC
ASTM D93 °C 212
Total Base
Number
ASTM D2896 mg KOH/g 10.3
Ash, Sulphated ASTM D874 % wt 1.0
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Viscosity, ASTM D 445
cSt @ 40º C 78.3
cSt @ 100º C 14
Sulfated Ash, wt%, ASTM D 874 1.2
Phosphorous 0.1
Flash Point, ºC, ASTM D 92 230
Density @15º C kg/l, ASTM D 4052 0.85
Total Base Number (TBN) 11.3
MRV at -40ºC 26242
Viscosity Index 186
HTHS Viscosity, mPa•s @ 150ºC, ASTM D 4683 3.7
What would you choose here are the respective specs, I dont really understand what all the figures mean so need your help!
MOTuL
Viscosity grade SAE J 300 0W-30
Density at 15°C (59°F) ASTM D1298 0.856
Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 11.9 mm²/s
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 66.5 mm²/s
Viscosity index ASTM D2270 177
Pour point ASTM D97 -51°C / -59°F
Flash point ASTM D92 232°C / 450°F
TBN ASTM D 2896 11.2 mg KOH/g
Castrol Edge
Relative Density
15°C
ASTM D12985 0.8385
Appearance Visual Clear & Bright
Viscosity 100°C ASTM D445 mm²/s 12.2
CCS -35°C ASTM D5293 cP 5800
Viscosity 40°C ASTM D445 mm²/s 72
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 None 167
Pour Point ASTM D5985 °C -54
Flash Point
PMCC
ASTM D93 °C 212
Total Base
Number
ASTM D2896 mg KOH/g 10.3
Ash, Sulphated ASTM D874 % wt 1.0
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Mobil 1 new life
Viscosity, ASTM D 445
cSt @ 40º C 78.3
cSt @ 100º C 14
Sulfated Ash, wt%, ASTM D 874 1.2
Phosphorous 0.1
Flash Point, ºC, ASTM D 92 230
Density @15º C kg/l, ASTM D 4052 0.85
Total Base Number (TBN) 11.3
MRV at -40ºC 26242
Viscosity Index 186
HTHS Viscosity, mPa•s @ 150ºC, ASTM D 4683 3.7