G Garry Joined Jul 10, 2003 Messages 29 Location Toronto Jul 21, 2003 #1 How does this oil perform in gasoline applications. I read somewhere that it is too high in detergents which interfere with optimum lubrication. Any thoughts would be appreciated. --Garry 01 Toyota 4Runner
How does this oil perform in gasoline applications. I read somewhere that it is too high in detergents which interfere with optimum lubrication. Any thoughts would be appreciated. --Garry 01 Toyota 4Runner
K Ken2 Joined Dec 2, 2002 Messages 6,393 Location Washington St. Jul 21, 2003 #2 Mobil Delvac 1 carries the API Service Classification SL, so it's suitable for gasoline engines. http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXE2CVLMOMobilDelvac1_5W-40.asp Ken
Mobil Delvac 1 carries the API Service Classification SL, so it's suitable for gasoline engines. http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXE2CVLMOMobilDelvac1_5W-40.asp Ken
D Doug Hillary Joined May 30, 2003 Messages 5,118 Location Airlie Beach Australia Jul 21, 2003 #3 Hi, yes, excellent as long as the viscosity is in the maker's recommended "basket" Regards
G geo Joined Jul 22, 2002 Messages 62 Location USA Jul 21, 2003 #4 quote: Originally posted by Ken2: Mobil Delvac 1 carries the API Service Classification SL, so it's suitable for gasoline engines. http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXE2CVLMOMobilDelvac1_5W-40.asp Ken Click to expand... It does carry the SL classification, but because it's a 5W-40, it does not have the .10 max phosphorus limit that the xW-30 oils have.
quote: Originally posted by Ken2: Mobil Delvac 1 carries the API Service Classification SL, so it's suitable for gasoline engines. http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXE2CVLMOMobilDelvac1_5W-40.asp Ken Click to expand... It does carry the SL classification, but because it's a 5W-40, it does not have the .10 max phosphorus limit that the xW-30 oils have.
