What brand is XD oil?
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It is Esso (a.k.a. Exxon/Mobil). It is only sold in Canada.
The XD-3 0W-30 and 0W-40 synthetics that some members rave about are excellent oils. They are CI-4 rated, but are also very pumpable and superb for passenger car use. There are several excellent UOAs from passenger cars running the stuff on this site.
XD-3 is made by Esso, which is owned by Exxon-Mobil. Here's the XD-3's spec sheet, just so you can salivate over it.
Unfortunately, they are only marketed in Canada. I had a trip from WA to southern CA last year, and I called every distributor on EM's website located within 50 miles of I-5: None of them could order it for me. Most hadn't even heard of it, or Esso for that matter!
Guess I'll have to drive to Canada!
P.S. That XD-3 spec sheet has a nifty little box about halfway down that shows the lower pumpability limit for different W numbers. Sort of handy for reference!
XD-3 is made by Esso, which is owned by Exxon-Mobil. Here's the XD-3's spec sheet, just so you can salivate over it.
Unfortunately, they are only marketed in Canada. I had a trip from WA to southern CA last year, and I called every distributor on EM's website located within 50 miles of I-5: None of them could order it for me. Most hadn't even heard of it, or Esso for that matter!
Must be yung-uns. Esso was Exxon previous name, even in the States IIRC.
Thanks! Cool info and link. Again, why can't the US get the good stuff the rest of the world gets??!quote:
Originally posted by Palut:
The XD-3 0W-30 and 0W-40 synthetics that some members rave about are excellent oils. They are CI-4 rated, but are also very pumpable and superb for passenger car use. There are several excellent UOAs from passenger cars running the stuff on this site.
XD-3 is made by Esso, which is owned by Exxon-Mobil. Here's the XD-3's spec sheet, just so you can salivate over it.
Unfortunately, they are only marketed in Canada. I had a trip from WA to southern CA last year, and I called every distributor on EM's website located within 50 miles of I-5: None of them could order it for me. Most hadn't even heard of it, or Esso for that matter!Guess I'll have to drive to Canada!
P.S. That XD-3 spec sheet has a nifty little box about halfway down that shows the lower pumpability limit for different W numbers. Sort of handy for reference!
What if someone from Canada were driving down to the US in the next few weeks? Does anybody know the rules about bringing oil into the US for, sale? Would there be any duties to be paid on it, or forms to be filled out?
Guys,
Esso is also sold in Sam's Club here in FL. I don't know if Sam's Club carry it in other states.
Esso is also sold in Sam's Club here in FL. I don't know if Sam's Club carry it in other states.
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This is what happened when I crossed the border to get my two cases of Esso XD- 30. As a US citizen, the customs agent asked did I buy anything during my 3 hour stay in Canada (Windsor, Ontario). I just told him "just some oil to change in my car". He asked how much oil, and I showed him the receipts for the two cases." And that was that. No talk of duty. That's how free trade ought to be. I'm happy and my motor thanked me.
Your results may differ. So I still don't know what the rules are. I mean it's just oil, not cigarettes or drugs or something.
They usually ask me if I'm bringing any gifts, or things that will stay in the US. I've always said no, but I'd like to find out what would happen if I said yes, and had a couple dozen cases.
But if Sams Club has it, then there's no problem getting it in the US, and I probably wouldn't be able to make a profit shipping some myself.
But if Sams Club has it, then there's no problem getting it in the US, and I probably wouldn't be able to make a profit shipping some myself.
Yeah, I mean I am under 40 and I remember when all of the Esso stations in the US became Exxon (early 1970s). Still Esso here, since it was not subject to the whole Standard Oil trust history.
Is that XD-3 Extra Synthetic, with the 0W rating, or is it the XD-3 15W-40 stuff? I spoke to some distributors in the states who could get the 15W-40, but not the synthetics.
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Why not just candidly ask if there are limits ..or what the limits are. Simply state that there are products that aren't available over the border and you don't get to Canada often.
You don't know if the guy just didn't want to hold you up for the sake of 2 cases of oil. I would think that they've got bigger fish to fry than mass oil smuggling. If you had 10 cases ..there still may be no duty issue (no one appears to know for sure) ..but it sure wouldn't make sense to the average border/customs agent why in the heck anyone would do that.
Yes, they have to focus on identifying and detaining the scoflaws coming in from Canada who are a threat to our freedom and who wish to undermine the very principles we hold dear.
The seniors with prescription drugs....
(if we could only get each of them to carry in a case of XD-3)
It's just too bad Exxon/Mobil does not have an XD-3 equivalent here in the states. Maybe they do in some obscure store brand (Tractor Supply maybe). I suppose not or some BIOTG oil freak would have figured it out by now. Too bad! Too too bad!
Just to add to this thread here is a picture of the 2 syn XD-3 oils available here.
Just changed the oil in my 98 GMC Sierra 4x4 yesterday using 3 litres 0w-30 and 2 litres 0w-40; for the winter i will use just the 0-30.
I`m wondering how many XD-3 users are stockpiling?? Right now I`m at approx 40L 0-30 and 10 litres 0-40. Also would like to offer any of our friends to the south if they would like to try the XD-3 to PM me and I can find out the cost to ship etc; you tell me if its worth it!
Take care,
Steven
Just changed the oil in my 98 GMC Sierra 4x4 yesterday using 3 litres 0w-30 and 2 litres 0w-40; for the winter i will use just the 0-30.
I`m wondering how many XD-3 users are stockpiling?? Right now I`m at approx 40L 0-30 and 10 litres 0-40. Also would like to offer any of our friends to the south if they would like to try the XD-3 to PM me and I can find out the cost to ship etc; you tell me if its worth it!
Take care,
Steven
Here is what Canada Customs says. But that is for canadian citizens traveling abroad but no mention about trips of LESS than 24 hours...
Now, I can not say if similar rules and amounts apply for US citizens shopping in Canada.
" What are your personal exemptions?
After each absence of 24 hours or more
You can claim up to CAN$50 worth of goods without paying any duties. This is your personal exemption. You must have the goods with you when you arrive, and you cannot include tobacco products or alcoholic beverages in this exemption.
If the goods you bring in are worth more than CAN$50 in total, you cannot claim this exemption. Instead you have to pay full duties on all goods you bring in.
After each absence of 48 hours or more
You can claim up to CAN$200 worth of goods without paying any duties. You must have the goods with you when you arrive. Although you can include some tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, only a partial exemption will apply to cigarettes, tobacco sticks, or manufactured tobacco. You may have to pay a special duty on these products. You can find more details under the section “Tobacco and alcohol.”
After each absence of seven days or more
You can claim up to CAN$750 worth of goods without paying any duties. With the exception of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, you do not need to have the goods with you when you arrive. Although you can include some tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, only a partial exemption will apply to cigarettes, tobacco sticks, and manufactured tobacco. You may have to pay a special duty on these products.
To calculate the number of days you have been absent, do not include the date you leave Canada, but include the date you return. Dates matter, not times. For example, we consider you to have been absent seven days if you left Friday the 7th and returned Friday the 14th."
sm,
Was your wife gone shopping when you took this picture of your XD-3 on the kitchen table?
Minou -Thought someone would notice that!
It was the only place i could get some good light to take the picture; back down to the basement now.
Palut; if im not mistaken it is just the 0-w grades that are PAO syn. Hope this helps.
Steven
It was the only place i could get some good light to take the picture; back down to the basement now.
Palut; if im not mistaken it is just the 0-w grades that are PAO syn. Hope this helps.
Steven
Only the Ow40 says "All Season." Why wouldn't the 0w30 say the same?
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Originally posted by Minou:
Here is what Canada Customs says. But that is for canadian citizens traveling abroad but no mention about trips of LESS than 24 hours...
Now, I can not say if similar rules and amounts apply for US citizens shopping in Canada.
" What are your personal exemptions?
After each absence of 24 hours or more
You can claim up to CAN$50 worth of goods without paying any duties. This is your personal exemption. You must have the goods with you when you arrive, and you cannot include tobacco products or alcoholic beverages in this exemption.
If the goods you bring in are worth more than CAN$50 in total, you cannot claim this exemption. Instead you have to pay full duties on all goods you bring in.
After each absence of 48 hours or more
You can claim up to CAN$200 worth of goods without paying any duties. You must have the goods with you when you arrive. Although you can include some tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, only a partial exemption will apply to cigarettes, tobacco sticks, or manufactured tobacco. You may have to pay a special duty on these products. You can find more details under the section “Tobacco and alcohol.”
After each absence of seven days or more
You can claim up to CAN$750 worth of goods without paying any duties. With the exception of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, you do not need to have the goods with you when you arrive. Although you can include some tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, only a partial exemption will apply to cigarettes, tobacco sticks, and manufactured tobacco. You may have to pay a special duty on these products.
To calculate the number of days you have been absent, do not include the date you leave Canada, but include the date you return. Dates matter, not times. For example, we consider you to have been absent seven days if you left Friday the 7th and returned Friday the 14th."
sm,
Was your wife gone shopping when you took this picture of your XD-3 on the kitchen table?
For U.S. citizens bringing duty free items from Canada back to the states:
You can bring back $800 worth of goods duty free(i.e. Esso XD3-0W 30 or 40, booty, contraband or what ever you want to call it), every 30 days if you have been been in Canada for > 48 hours.
If in Canada for < 48 hours, you are limited to $200 every 30 days.
Somebody confirm this before I make my next run for the border.
Why the mixing?quote:
Originally posted by sm:
Just to add to this thread here is a picture of the 2 syn XD-3 oils available here.
Just changed the oil in my 98 GMC Sierra 4x4 yesterday using 3 litres 0w-30 and 2 litres 0w-40; for the winter i will use just the 0-30.
I`m wondering how many XD-3 users are stockpiling?? Right now I`m at approx 40L 0-30 and 10 litres 0-40. Also would like to offer any of our friends to the south if they would like to try the XD-3 to PM me and I can find out the cost to ship etc; you tell me if its worth it!
Take care,
Steven
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