A new line of bio based engine and gear oils have appeared on Ravenol's site.
Here's a broad description of these engine oils, as they seem common across them:
"[This oil] is a modern, full synthetic fuel-efficent multigrade engine oil based on renewable vegetable raw materials.
[This oil] is a USDA certified bioproduct. It was developed to offer both environmental and performance benefits over conventional engine oils.
[This oil] is also suitable for an extremely sporty driving style. It uses the positive properties of molybdenum, which smoothes the surface structure in the engine, thus reducing friction and wear and improving mechanical efficiency.
[This oil] achieves a secure lubrication layer thanks to its unique formulation even at very high operating temperatures, protection from corrosion (oxidation) and foaming.
Application Note
[This oil] is ideally suited for gasoline engines for car racing, even when subject to the highest levels of strain.
[This oil] achieves a reliable lubricating layer even at very high operating temperatures. It is therefore a real alternative to conventional engine oils, as it reduces the environmental impact compared to conventional engine oils."
Only the Ravenol REC seems to have the recommendations of "Ford WSS-M2C937-A, MB 226.5, MB 229.3, MB 229.5, Porsche A40, Renault RN0700, Renault RN0710".
The other variants seem to lack any recommendations and all of them are only
USDA BioPreferred® approved with a specification of ACEA C3 or A3/B4 and API CF, SN or SP.
Notably they're all full synthetic (German definition, that is), intended for gasoline engines used in racing and also contain molybdenum.
Here's a broad description of these engine oils, as they seem common across them:
"[This oil] is a modern, full synthetic fuel-efficent multigrade engine oil based on renewable vegetable raw materials.
[This oil] is a USDA certified bioproduct. It was developed to offer both environmental and performance benefits over conventional engine oils.
[This oil] is also suitable for an extremely sporty driving style. It uses the positive properties of molybdenum, which smoothes the surface structure in the engine, thus reducing friction and wear and improving mechanical efficiency.
[This oil] achieves a secure lubrication layer thanks to its unique formulation even at very high operating temperatures, protection from corrosion (oxidation) and foaming.
Application Note
[This oil] is ideally suited for gasoline engines for car racing, even when subject to the highest levels of strain.
[This oil] achieves a reliable lubricating layer even at very high operating temperatures. It is therefore a real alternative to conventional engine oils, as it reduces the environmental impact compared to conventional engine oils."
Only the Ravenol REC seems to have the recommendations of "Ford WSS-M2C937-A, MB 226.5, MB 229.3, MB 229.5, Porsche A40, Renault RN0700, Renault RN0710".
The other variants seem to lack any recommendations and all of them are only
USDA BioPreferred® approved with a specification of ACEA C3 or A3/B4 and API CF, SN or SP.
Notably they're all full synthetic (German definition, that is), intended for gasoline engines used in racing and also contain molybdenum.
