I'm a little confused about sulphated ash as it relates to U.S. cars.
I know not all oil manufacturers seem to disclose the sulphated ash content of their oils. I'm comparing two (2) different flavors of Ravenol oils which meet my owner's manual specs for my truck (2019 Toyota Tacoma - 3.5L, V-6), one of which lists Sulphated ash (%wt.): 0,79 ( https://bit.ly/3lVRrGf - ILSAC GF-5, API SN (RC), ACEA C5), and the other lists Sulphated ash (%wt.): 0,47 ( https://bit.ly/2PuJg7E - ILSAC GF-5, API SN Plus (RC), ACEA C5).
Thank you!
Ed
I know not all oil manufacturers seem to disclose the sulphated ash content of their oils. I'm comparing two (2) different flavors of Ravenol oils which meet my owner's manual specs for my truck (2019 Toyota Tacoma - 3.5L, V-6), one of which lists Sulphated ash (%wt.): 0,79 ( https://bit.ly/3lVRrGf - ILSAC GF-5, API SN (RC), ACEA C5), and the other lists Sulphated ash (%wt.): 0,47 ( https://bit.ly/2PuJg7E - ILSAC GF-5, API SN Plus (RC), ACEA C5).
- Out of curiosity, is sulphated ash content something you look for when shopping for oil(s) for your American car/truck?
- For U.S. cars, can you make a broad statement and say that the lower the sulphated ash, the better, all other things being equal (or close to it).
Thank you!
Ed