Is Pentosin MTF-LT-2 equivalent to OE?

[bimmerdriver]

Pentosin claims their MTF-LT-2 is equivalent to BMW MTF-LT-2 by referencing the BMW part number (83 22 0 309 031).

Here is a link to their data sheet.

I'm asking the question because of the way they worded the description:

Quote:
Pentosin MTF 2 is a fully synthetic gear oil with all
purpose performance for manual transmissions. This
manual transmission oil is formulated with modern
EP-additives, high shear stable VI improvers and
premium synthetic base oils. Pentosin MTF 2 improves
synchronization characteristics and was lowered to SAE
75W-80 for better fuel economy.


I'm specifically wondering about the underlined part where they say the "improves" and "lowered". They improved and lowered it relative to what? Either it's equivalent to MTF-LT-2 or it's not. It can't be both.

 

[mightymousetech]

Isn't MTF-LT-2 a really old spec? They are using MTF-LT-5 now.

 

[bimmerdriver]

As far as I know, MTF-LT-3 was for mini, but was discontinued. It was replaced by MTF-LT-4, which is also for mini. MTF-LT-5 is for newer BMWs. I noticed the Pentosin logo on a photo of a BMW bottle of MTF-LT-5.

I haven't read anywhere that MTF-LT-2 can be replaced by the newer lubricants.

I noticed on a Pentosin brochure that their MTF-LT-2 equivalent is going to be discontinued.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Probably

I know that Pentosin does supply lots of OE fluids to European cars like BMW