What does ACEA A5 mean??

[MinnesotaNole]

And does Mobil 1 meet this requirement? Thanks!

 

[G-MAN]

From the ACEA European Oil Sequences publication:

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A5 Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use at extended drain intervals in high performance gasoline engines designed to be capable of using low friction, low viscosity oils with a HT/HS of 2.9 to 3.5 mPa.s. These oils may be unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult owner manual or handbook if in doubt.

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Mobil 1 0w30, 5w30, and 10w30 are all A5 rated oils.

 

[Jay]

Association des Constructeurs Européens d' Automobiles

 

[Dr. T]

Anyone know why the stipulation "may be unsuitable in some engines" for both A1/A2 and A5??? What is unsuitable about it?????

 

[Sin City]

Dr. T I believe "may be unsuitable for some engines" when refering to the ACEA A1/B1 and A5/B5 is warning that the oil may be too thin to use in some motors. An A2/B2 motor oil would not come close to meeting the requirements of a high performance motor oil such as A3/B3 or B4 and as such may not be suitable in a high performance motor.