Because I want the best protection for my hard earned money. It's a turbo, and I sleep better at night with a fancy/high performance oil for my lowly Hyundai.
And what makes you think the Castrol is giving you “the best protection.” Protection from what? Blackstone says there’s no significant difference between any brand of oils that hold certs when it comes to wear.
That only means a UOA is incapable of distinguishing such things, not some proof that all oils are the same. The oil in question is a moderately high HT/HS which protects from wear, and the manufacturer approvals it has (such as VW 504 00) have demonstrated oxidation resistance and stay-in-grade performance among other benefits. That’s what he’s getting with this oil.
And IMO, it’s one of the most subpar oil requirements ever. Follow the OLM, 2 turbos, DI etc etc. By that logic, you should be okay with Ford’s original suggestion of 5w20 when the EB was still new.
Where are you able to find T6 5w30 that isn’t an outrageous price?
My NAPA has it for $32 a gallon.
Pennzoil Platinum Euro L would be closer.
You realize people here use Amsoil and other boutique oils for their NA 1982 Chevy van, too, right? I've done what I feel is my own research on this site, from its members and such, and settled on the Castrol LL. Its what I wanted, and now I need an equivalent. I don't care what Ford specs, and I am asking simply for a substitute for what I have been using. Nothing more.
Again, why does he need those approvals? Hyundai requires vw spec? Lol
5w30 ESP has been spotted in 5 qt jugs in the USA lately. Previously it had only been available in the jugs in Canada.
If those fords were dying prematurely, we would all hear about “subpar specs.” Where is your automotive engineering degree from?
People are wasteful, doesn’t mean you should blindly follow the herd. But you guys seem to know more than the engineers so…..
