I've looked at the PDS for, just as an example, Ravenol Eco Synth EFS SAE 0W-20 oil ( https://bit.ly/3rKkJsQ ). Ravenol clearly lists "APPROVALS" (BMW LONGLIFE-17 FE+ | MB-FREIGABE 229.71 | VOLVO VCC RBS0-2AE 0W-20 - SERVICE FILL) and they list "RECOMMENDATIONS" (CHRYSLER MS-13340 | HONDA | MAZDA | SUZUKI | TOYOTA | NISSAN | OPEL/VAUXHALL (EX GM EUROPA) OV0401547 (EX
DEXOS2 GEN 2). Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20 website also clearly separates "Approvals" and "Recommendations" ( https://bit.ly/3759TWC ).
However, Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 0W-20 website ( https://bit.ly/3aaDrnC ) says: "MEETS OR EXCEEDS INDUSTRY STANDARDS: API SP/SN PLUS/SN, ILSAC GF-6, ACEA A1/B1, ACEA C5, Meets Ford WSS-M2C947-B1, Meets Ford WSS-M2C962-A1, Fiat 9.55535-CR1, Fiat 9.55535-GSX, MB 229.71, GM dexos1® Gen 2*.
Similarly, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum PDS ( https://bit.ly/3rNtLFp ) says, "Specifications, Approvals, and Recommendations - ACEA A1/B1, Chrysler MS 6395, Ford WSS-M2C947-A, Exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications: API SN PLUS, API SN-Resource Conserving and all previous categories, ILSAC GF-5
Are the Marketing Departments choosing their words *very* carefully or am I misinterpreting their verbiage?
P.S. What do you think about the Ravenol product...*I* think it looks pretty good!
Thank you,
Ed
DEXOS2 GEN 2). Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20 website also clearly separates "Approvals" and "Recommendations" ( https://bit.ly/3759TWC ).
However, Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 0W-20 website ( https://bit.ly/3aaDrnC ) says: "MEETS OR EXCEEDS INDUSTRY STANDARDS: API SP/SN PLUS/SN, ILSAC GF-6, ACEA A1/B1, ACEA C5, Meets Ford WSS-M2C947-B1, Meets Ford WSS-M2C962-A1, Fiat 9.55535-CR1, Fiat 9.55535-GSX, MB 229.71, GM dexos1® Gen 2*.
Similarly, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum PDS ( https://bit.ly/3rNtLFp ) says, "Specifications, Approvals, and Recommendations - ACEA A1/B1, Chrysler MS 6395, Ford WSS-M2C947-A, Exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications: API SN PLUS, API SN-Resource Conserving and all previous categories, ILSAC GF-5
Are the Marketing Departments choosing their words *very* carefully or am I misinterpreting their verbiage?
P.S. What do you think about the Ravenol product...*I* think it looks pretty good!
Thank you,
Ed