PQIA tests more 0W-20s and 5W-20s, Oct 4

[HKPolice]

I hope more 0w20s get tested like Valvoline, PP, PU etc etc.

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: gregk24
Originally Posted By: wemay
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
I'd say the best of the lot is the AFE 0w-20 based on NOACK and low temp viscosity.



I'm with you on that.


So am I.


Off topic...how are you liking the Napa 0w20 in your Sonata?


I honestly cannot tell the difference. It just went in this past Saturday and feels just like the Castrol Edge EP 5w20 and FF before it.

They all 'feel and sound' fine to this point. I'm liking it.

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: HKPolice
I hope more 0w20s get tested like Valvoline, PP, PU etc etc.


I second this request.

 

[A_Harman]

Originally Posted By: Greasymechtech
Starfire for MPG!

Castrol TBN for extended oil changes.

Mobil and SOPUS continue to impress.

I have no problem with the store brand and not so popular oils.
But, what is the dexos1 noack requirement?


dexos Noack requirement is 13% max.

 

[A_Harman]

Originally Posted By: Apollo14
Originally Posted By: RamFan
Originally Posted By: Apollo14
Stay away from that Star Fire 0w20!!!


Care to elaborate?


Starting viscosity at 100c of 7.16. Limit for xw20 is 6.9. Other xw20 are always above 8.


It looks like the people that blend Star Fire targeted the lowest possible viscosity they could get while just barely squeaking under the 15% ILSAC Noack limit. Obviously not a dexos-approved oil.

 

[Mr Nice]

I'll stick with name brand oils.