Mobil 1 M 5w-40 ?

[buster]

http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil1_Formula_M_5W-40.asp

Is this a new oil? MSDS/PDS are from 10/07

Mobil 1 Formula M 5W-40

SAE Grade 5W-40
Viscosity, ASTM D 445
cSt @ 40ºC 81.1
cSt @ 100ºC 13.39
Viscosity Index, ASTM D 2270 167
Sulphated Ash, wt%, ASTM D 874 0.90
HTHS Viscosity, mPa•s @ 150ºC, ASTM D4683 3,83
MRV @ -35 C , cP (ASTM D4684) 28,200
Total Base Number , mg KOH/g ( ASTM D2896) 8
Flash Point, ºC, ASTM D 92 236
Density @ 15ºC, kg/l, ASTM D 4052 0.85

 

[jmac]

Looks new, obviously targeted at MB-229.5 users since that is the only spec it carries right now. A low SAPS euro oil formulation but doesn't even carry ACEA ratings as of publication. Expect to find this at your local MB dealer for a premium I daresay.