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group III's are highly refined "dino" oils that act much like the Group IV PAO's that are man made. That's in laymen's terms, i am sure some will give you a more scientific explanation.
Originally Posted By: ZZman
Group IV oils flow better at lower temps and handle high heat conditions better.
2nd that.
Group IV oils flow better at lower temps and handle high heat conditions better.
2nd that.
My walmart synthetic 5w30 jug says , meets or exceeds gf III and gf IV is that what shows the spec on the label?
Originally Posted By: GhostFlame
My walmart synthetic 5w30 jug says , meets or exceeds gf III and gf IV is that what shows the spec on the label?
Totally different.
Each has a unique set of properties but I think grp V combines all of the good ones in one. Cleaning, polarity, extreme heat protection, extreme cold flow.
My walmart synthetic 5w30 jug says , meets or exceeds gf III and gf IV is that what shows the spec on the label?
Totally different.
Each has a unique set of properties but I think grp V combines all of the good ones in one. Cleaning, polarity, extreme heat protection, extreme cold flow.
Originally Posted By: GhostFlame
My walmart synthetic 5w30 jug says , meets or exceeds gf III and gf IV is that what shows the spec on the label?
No. GF3 and GF4 refer to meeting a set of standards without specifying the type of oil needed to meet them. It is harder and harder to meet the specs as they get more stringent without using better and better base stocks. GF5 is coming soon and some oil companies may have trouble meeting it without adding at least some Group III or Group IV to the blend.
You might find this link helpful:
http://www.gf-5.com/?gclid=CIzf7N75nJwCFc5L5QodZyl-eA
My walmart synthetic 5w30 jug says , meets or exceeds gf III and gf IV is that what shows the spec on the label?
No. GF3 and GF4 refer to meeting a set of standards without specifying the type of oil needed to meet them. It is harder and harder to meet the specs as they get more stringent without using better and better base stocks. GF5 is coming soon and some oil companies may have trouble meeting it without adding at least some Group III or Group IV to the blend.
You might find this link helpful:
http://www.gf-5.com/?gclid=CIzf7N75nJwCFc5L5QodZyl-eA
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