When will ACEA 2021 occur?
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Mobil isn't readily available in Australia LOL
I always thought M1 was available throughout then world. Now I know.
M1 is stupidity expensive in Australia, often over $100 for a 5L jug.
OP, I would use the new GTL based Shell Helix Ultra X 5W-30, it’s SN-Plus for LSPI and also ACEA A3/B4 (similar to A5/B5 but with a higher HTHS, which I like).
——- From their web page below——-
Shell Helix Ultra X 5W-30 provides:
1 Compared with API SN specification and based on Sequence IVA and Sequence VIII engine tests carried out at an independent laboratory.
2 Compared with API SN specification and based on Sequence IIIG oxidation and deposit tests carried out at an independent laboratory.
3 Based on Sequence IX LSPI test carried out at an independent laboratory.
——- From their web page below——-
Shell Helix Ultra X 5W-30 provides:
- Ultimate active cleansing technology that helps to protect high-performance engines from power and performance-robbing deposits.
- Superior wear and corrosion protection1 that helps to extend engine life by protecting surfaces from wear and by helping to neutralise corrosive combustion acids.
- Superior resistance to oil degradation2 that helps to maintain protection throughout the oil-drain interval.
- Suitable for use in modern petrol, gas and diesel engines (without particulate filters). Formulated to protect against low speed pre-ignition (LSPI) in direct injection turbocharged petrol engines3.
1 Compared with API SN specification and based on Sequence IVA and Sequence VIII engine tests carried out at an independent laboratory.
2 Compared with API SN specification and based on Sequence IIIG oxidation and deposit tests carried out at an independent laboratory.
3 Based on Sequence IX LSPI test carried out at an independent laboratory.
I didn't know they were working on an A7 or C7 spec! 
I would say all major blenders will have A5. So check their websites. You can always go bit heavier with European approvals like MB229.52 or VW504.00/507.00.
The majority of A5 oils here only meet API SL spec which is outdated.
I'm unable to find an oil that's A5 in conjunction with GF6/API SP or even SN+
That is because most 5W30 A5/B5 oils here are also Ford 913-D oils that require elevated ZDDP levels (special ford wear test) and hence can only carry API SL, even though they would be SN (or above) in quality. Unfortunately this hides the fact if they are LSPI friendly or not.
Why are you looking for LSPI prevention? If your engine needed an LSPI-resistant oil then Kia would specify one.
Engine is T-GDI. Up until recently Kia/Hyundai oil recommendations have been quite vague and outdated.
ACEA Oil Sequences 2021
The 2021 ACEA light-duty oil sequences are being published in order to address engine developments that are being driven by a combination of regulatory and performance needs, complemented by necessary test maintenance requirements.
www.acea.be
The clock started the day before you posted.
Just because it's a TGDI engine doesn't mean it'll LSPI. VW for example have been making TGDI engines for years and even now don't require LSPI cover.
Why risk it though? All new approvals seem to spec LSPI mitigation tests, so I think it's quite important.
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