Super Tech Full Synthetic European 0w-40 VOA

[Furyus67]

My Walmart had Super Tech Full Synthetic European Formula 0w-40 so I snagged a bottle.
Quart was manufactured in March of 2025
API SN, LL-01, MB 229.5, 229.3, VW 502/505, A40, ACEA A3/B4, 0710/0700

I mailed the sample to Oil Analyzers Indianapolis on Monday and received the report by Wednesday. On my submission form I did not include product brand or information. Only product viscosity grade.

 

[loneryder]

Only 0-40 that I've seen with no Moly.

 

[Ayrton]

Very interesting report, thanks for posting it!
The no moly is surprising.

 

[fantastic]

Mind me asking what area Walmart this was found?
Thanks for doing this VOA.

 

[Furyus67]

Mind me asking what area Walmart this was found?
Thanks for doing this VOA.

outside of Baltimore, MD

 

[thescreensavers]

Mind me asking what area Walmart this was found?
Thanks for doing this VOA.

I saw it on the shelf at my Walmart the other day (West Palm Beach)

 

[fantastic]

outside of Baltimore, MD

I saw it on the shelf at my Walmart the other day (West Palm Beach)

Thanks! I actually just looked it up & appears to be in stock at my local WM. This rolled out pretty quick.

 

[himemsys]

Thank you for posting. I've added it to the VOA Database.

 

[Spring Break '92]

This is interesting, because from what I could find online, the Mag1 0W40 (also Warren) that most presume is the same as ST 0W40 has a 12.8 cST @100c viscosity rating whereas this VOA shows 14.1 @ 100c.

 

[4WD]

SN? Needs to be SP or minimum of SN+ for many motors on the road …
(Has no real Euro certs) - This oil can become a problem …

 

[53' Stude]

SN? Needs to be SP or minimum of SN+ for many motors on the road …
(Has no real Euro certs) - This oil can become a problem …

My focus and Dakota could use it

 

[webfors]

So not safe for LSPI at risk motors like my 2.0T LTG?

 

[MurkyAsparagus]

So not safe for LSPI at risk motors like my 2.0T LTG?

Calcium is wayyyyy too high to prevent LSPI. I remember reading a post from Dave at HPL. I think the synopsis was once you get above 1400-1500ppm Calcium, there’s no way to reduce LSPI with other additives like Moly. Even some oils like Valvoline Advanced and Extended Protection have really high calcium for a Dexos oil that aims to prevent LSPI, but can still pass testing due to 200-300 ppm Moly.

Edit: not from an HPL post. It was a post above theirs on the same thread. My numbers were off a bit, haven’t read the post in a year, will attach pictures below.