Diesel oils generally have slightly more detergents in them, IIRC.
No problem using diesel oils in autos as long as the weight is right.
My 2¢
No problem using diesel oils in autos as long as the weight is right.
My 2¢
It's extremely tempting! I know, lol.Shoot, thanks for reminding me. It's easy to forget sometimes as it's tempting to make comparisons.
Absolutely, it's basically straight PAO based, and PAO is more expensive.So you think it costs them more money to blend M1 EP 0W-20 than it does ESP 0W-20?
It likely could, but additive selection may be different for aftertreatment compatibility.Yet they charge more for the ESP product, and given the approvals, it "seems" better. I know that MB229.71 was designed with light-duty diesel engines in mind, with particulate filters. So I wonder if M1 EP 0W-20 could be used in place of ESP 0W-20 for gasoline engines if it's indeed a superior product. What do you think?
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I wonder if the remaining 30%~40% in M1 EP 0W-20 is either GTL or Group III+? What's your take?
Remainder would be carrier and additives plus AN's and Esters I suspect. If you look at the VI, there's basically no VII in that oil (the EP).
I think that's more with the organic borated ester (and other borate) compounds that @MolaKule mentioned in another thread. I quoted him on that recently, as I found it quite fascinating. Apparently, they are big on borated compounds and these are dual purpose working as both an FM and AW additive.Once again, my apologies, I completely forgot about AN's. If I'm not mistaken, AN's is what allows the EP 0W-20 to get away with using lower amounts of Phosphorus and Zinc and still provide excellent wear protection.
How is that cylinder deactivation business working for you? Curious minds would like to know!2018 CX-5 Sport AWD. 16,500 miles. Obviously, mostly short trips, the occasional 50-70 mile trip to Costco. I change twice a year, spring and fall. If I drove it more I’d change it 5000-6000 miles, no more. I get OEM filters at the dealer. They about $8 or so which is less than a Wix or Mobil 1 filter. Ran Zepro couple times at first, then Mobil 1, Citgo cause I got a deal and a rebate, currently Schaefer’s, Valvoline next because I already have it. Mazda has their own brand with Moly. Price is reasonable. Maybe that next.
Ha, I had forgotten all about the cylinder deactivation hysteria / recall on the CX-5 due to the current cylinder deactivation hysteria about my 5.0 F-150.How is that cylinder deactivation business working for you? Curious minds would like to know!
Concur. Followed this schedule with my '14 Mazda 5 with good results. I believe the manual will let you go up to a 5w30 depending on climate.mobil 1 AFE 0w20 and do 5k oci. it will last forever.
Just sayin Mazda only recalled 262,000 units and those aren't social media numbers! Cylinder deactivation took place on the 2018 year and later models.Ha, I had forgotten all about the cylinder deactivation hysteria / recall on the CX-5 due to the current cylinder deactivation hysteria about my 5.0 F-150.
Luckily, neither engine uses social media and both are problem-free to date.
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I don’t even notice. I get to drive to Costco on the interstate 75-80 mph. Wife drives mostly slower in town and says it’s a little jerky but I don’t notice when I drive. I like it. It’s a little buzzy but it doesn’t feel underpowered. Gets decent MPG. Other car is Saturn Vue AWD. That’s a gas hog by comparison.How is that cylinder deactivation business working for you? Curious minds would like to know!
Understandable. Yet Mazda tops the reliability ratings.... I'd still trust a Mazda engine with CD any day over many other makes without CD.After the nightmare with my wifes van with Honda's VCM cylinder deactivation on their V6 I made the resolution to never buy another car with it.