I did notice that but I think you can get some idea of a comparison.
I think it's fair to say that one can compare the specs listed on the PDS/container for a motor oil using the Lubrizol Comparison Tool, since those Licenses and OEM approvals overlap anyway.
It looks like you posted this on December 24th because I already have it in my database:
The irony is that almost all engines that spec C30 are VW based engines in “dumb SUVs”.
I'm not saying that C30 is not a better/tougher spec, but one can't use those spider graphs as a literal interpretation of the differences between the specs. It states it right on their site as a disclaimer. This is not even debatable.
No. It always appeared to be around 35 or so. Formulation changed end of 2023.
I’d give up LSPI protection every single time for the far better performance of the C30 standards.
Thank you.
I do wonder if the old formulas had some advantage. It looks like this same old rebrand is happening with the Porsche GT oil that looks nearly identical to ESP X3 while the ESP X4 is different and no longer indicated for GT cars.
GM has ended Dexos 2. Effective 2025, GM won't renew or issue any new Dexos 2 licenses. Dexos D is replacing Dexos 2. That's why the reformulation. I'm waiting to see what Pennzoil will replace Euro L with.
I doubt ESP X3 has much of anything to do with GM. The development was partially funded by Porsche/VAG and MB and it was tested (exclusively?) on Porsche/VW/Audi/MB engines. The ESP Formula was GM's oil.
don't know, but the Porche GT oil, wich i can buy for 90€/4L looks almost identical to the X3 version, few specs are different, but very little.
looking more in to it, looks like the X4 have Porsche A40 and C40 approvals, and the X3 have Porsche C40, (if we look only at Porsche approvals)
