Pentosin 5W-40 and 5W-50

[moribundman]

Has anybody any experience with either of these two oils? Pentosin makes usually very good products, and the price of about $6 for a liter isn't too bad.

 

[Dr. T]

German stuff...probably very, very good. BMW's usually all contain Pentosin Hydraulic fluid 7.1 or 11S (synthetic)...killer expensive...but at the price you quote...doesn't sound too bad at all...

 

[moribundman]

Yeah, Pentosin supplies most major German car makers with OEM fluids and lubricants. I think I may just try the 5W-50.

 

[vaphilly]

Well,

which German makes we are talking about? These are the only ones approved by MB

MB sheet 229.1 approved oils
......
Pentosin Pentosynth TS 10W-40
Pentosin Pentosynth 5W-40
Pentosin Pentoturbo 15W-40
Pentosin Diesel 10W-40

MB sheet 229.3 approved oils
.....
Pentosin Pentospeed 0W-30 VS

 

[moribundman]

I got a '96 Audi with a 2.8 12v engine.


From the Pentosin site:

PENTOSPEED 0W-30 VS* is approved by:
BMW (Longlife)
DaimlerChrysler (MB 229.3)
VW 502/505 (1.97)
Audi 503.01 (1/2000)


PENTOSYNTH 5W-40 is approved by:
BMW
DaimlerChrysler (MB 229.1)
VW 502/505
Porsche

PENTOSYNTH 5W-50 surpasses PENTOSYNTH 5W-40, if it is used in high power engines, including multivalve petrol turbocharged engines. It may also be used in racing cars and is very well suitable for four stroke motorcycle engines.

 

[vaphilly]

No problem...

But, if you have a source for any of the following oils would you please let me know?

Aral SuperTronic M SAE 5W-30
Elf Excellium 229.5 5W-30
Fuchs Titan Supersyn SL MB SAE 5W-30
Shell Helix Ultra AB SAE 5W-30
Total Quartz 5W30

Cheers

 

[moribundman]

I would think the German Shell site has info on the Ultra Helix. Sorry, I haven't seen any of the oils you've mentioned here in the US, but Ferrari dealers should carry the Shell Ultra Helix. I wonder if it's $20 for a liter, though.

 

[vaphilly]

Actually I live very close to Ferrari NA, many times I have though to stop and ask them about it, but not sure how I would take it when they mention the exact price ...

 

[moribundman]

Just tell them you'd like to find out how much the oil is before you decide on buying the Ferrari.

 

[YZF150]

Where do you find Pentosin?

 

[moribundman]

ECS Tuning sells Pentosin 5w-40 Synthtic for $5.99 a liter.

[ June 06, 2003, 06:51 AM: Message edited by: rugerman1 ]

 

[parrothead]

I did a couple of runs with Pentosin 5W-40 in my VW 1.8T. If you do a search for Pentosin or Pentosynth in the UOA section you'll see the results. The oil performed very well in my application. When GC became available locally I switched to that.

 

[Bio-T]

Moved to Import oils