M1 ESP 0w30 in Dexos Application?

[BTLew81]

Warranty aside. Thought? Looking for a more or less universal lube for a couple of VWs and a few GMs I service.

Thanks.

 

[Kennedy01]

Following...

 

[JavierH19]

It's spec'd for modem light duty diesels with it's vw 507, porsche c30, and mb 229.52 spec

Sure it doesn't have the dexos stamp but who cares.

 

[edyvw]

Warranty aside. Thought? Looking for a more or less universal lube for a couple of VWs and a few GMs I service.

Thanks.

Better than Dexos.

 

[midobo]

I run it in my L3B. Works great.

 

[thescreensavers]

Running it on my GX, cheap robust oil from Walmart. Also wife short trips so trying to combat potential dilution. UOA to follow.

 

[lakestone]

Warranty aside. Thought? Looking for a more or less universal lube for a couple of VWs and a few GMs I service.

Thanks.

Yes, it outperforms Dexos, use it with no worries.

 

[Glenda W.]

Dexos doesn’t set the bar very high. ESP will serve you well.

 

[Zee09]

I really like Kendall GT1 Euro+
It's getting pricey all of a sudden though.

 

[Kennedy01]

I was waiting to make a comment of any value because there are folks on here more knowledgeable that me about this, but I'm in the same camp as them. The dexos spec *might* be a step above standard API/ILSAC specifications. The euro approvals are far more stringent. To me, it's a no brainier to use euro in domestic/Asian DI/turbo applications, the only decision is if you need mid or full SAPS. The ESP, to me, fits the application perfectly. In the 0w30 viscosity you're getting a high HTHS 30 weight that's practically a light 40 according to the kv @ 100C. You *might* take a small hit in fuel economy but is it enough of a difference to make a difference? Probably not.