Originally Posted by BMWTurboDzl
Originally Posted by jimmyturner
Originally Posted by bluesubie
Originally Posted by jimmyturner
I know. I was just stating that if 1 person could use either or in their car, what would possess that person to choose one over the other?
Both are dexos, 1 just just d1g2 and the other is dexos 2 but "backwards compatible".
I am actually a motul fan because of my motorcycles and their diff fluid. But for some odd reason it's hard to find feedback, in bulk, about their motor oil. It's basically just subaru guys who like x-clean lol.
In your case, it depends how closely you want to follow the recommendations of your owners manual. The Motul that most closely matches those recommendations is Eco-lite 5W-30.
Like I believe I mentioned in the other thread, many WRX owners have been running X-clean 5W-30 (and other ACEA C3 oils) since the WRX switched to the FA20DIT because they want to run an oil with a high HTHS that will stay in grade after some shear and/or fuel dilution. There are some dealers that actually offer X-clean as their premium synthetic offering.
If you stay 100% stock in regards to power mods, including no reflash, and do not plan to hit the track, the Eco-lite (or any GF5/GF6, SN+/SP) is probably fine despite the likelihood that it may become a 20 grade in as little as 2k miles. Also if you remain stock, you have a 5 year/60k mile Powertrain warranty to fall back on.
....the car is a lease so i won't see this past 30k miles. but the fuel dilution is an issue i heard. That is why i am going to do oil changes every 3 months regardless of miles....
I know, every 3 months is overkill.
Although i may go with an even cheaper oil because i wanna do 3 month oil changes.