Try out Eneos 5w30?

[Johnny248]

Hey guys, I was thinking about trying out the Eneos 5w30 in my Eclipse when I change the Amsoil 0w30 out of it sometime in the fall. $50 for a 6 qt case isn't too bad. The Amsoil is pretty expensive also. Any thoughts on this stuff? I see claims of HP increase and whatnot, but who knows. And in a normal car what is 3hp??? I'm just wondering how this stuff would do for an extended drain. Have not see much about it.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

I think its made from hydrotreated toasted sesame oil.

 

[addyguy]

There is a VOA on here for this oil...the 0w50 version. It 'looks' like M1....

 

[Dieseldoctor]

Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
I think its made from hydrotreated toasted sesame oil.


It has the aquatic plant and animal life warning i think it's got ester oils in it right?

 

[bluesubie]

Originally Posted By: Dieseldoctor
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
I think its made from hydrotreated toasted sesame oil.


It has the aquatic plant and animal life warning i think it's got ester oils in it right?

No. Only Eneos oils labeled "Fully Synthetic" are Group IV/V. The "Synthetic" oils are Group III.

-Dennis

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Originally Posted By: Dieseldoctor
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
I think its made from hydrotreated toasted sesame oil.


It has the aquatic plant and animal life warning i think it's got ester oils in it right?
Only if its made from aquatic plant and animals. Old ones ...

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Originally Posted By: Jdblya
Hey guys, I was thinking about trying out the Eneos 5w30 in my Eclipse when I change the Amsoil 0w30 out of it sometime in the fall. $50 for a 6 qt case isn't too bad.
Why are you moving away from the Amsoil? Didn't like it? If you find something that works and is affordable - stick with it. I doubt you see any torque gains over the SSO unless the vis is sig lower. At this price, I would prefer you try a great oil, the Motul 8100 X-MAX, ACEA A3/B3, BMW LL-01; it's Ester base and the French need your money more than the Japanese. Stop fiddling around and get the good stuff. Precursor - How do you drive and what's your Mitsu engine - blown 4 or V6?

 

[Johnny248]

I really have not had any problems with the SS0, my used oil analysis looks pretty good. I just thought I would see what else is out there. For some reason I "think" that my engine sounds a little noisy with the oil that is in it. I don't know if it is psychological or not, and I have not really had been able to stand next to another car to hear what it sounds like. I don't see to many of them around here. It could be totally normal, but if the Eneos is just a group III oil, I'm really interested. I am really thinking about trying some ACD from Amsoil...