Which 5w40 oil is the best from these oils??
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Originally Posted By: virginoil
Without listing the approvals for these oils it maybe a waste of time guessing.
All the oils listed in the original post are VW 505 01 approved.
Originally Posted By: 1JZ_E46
I would choose Castrol EDGE 0W-40 over the 5W-40.
This oil is not VW 505 01 approved.
Without listing the approvals for these oils it maybe a waste of time guessing.
All the oils listed in the original post are VW 505 01 approved.
Originally Posted By: 1JZ_E46
I would choose Castrol EDGE 0W-40 over the 5W-40.
This oil is not VW 505 01 approved.
Originally Posted By: Clouds23
This oil is not VW 505 01 approved.
Yes it is. It is LL-01, A40, 229.3/229.5, 502 00/505 00
Edit: never mind. Just saw you meant 505 01, not 505 00. I would go with the motul or Castrol. Those are big brands with big R&D budgets.
This oil is not VW 505 01 approved.
Yes it is. It is LL-01, A40, 229.3/229.5, 502 00/505 00
Edit: never mind. Just saw you meant 505 01, not 505 00. I would go with the motul or Castrol. Those are big brands with big R&D budgets.
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Stick to Castrol 5W40 FST eventually Motul X-Clean if price is good. Forget others and especially T6.
Looking at the technical data sheet, which is better the Castrol Edge 5W-40 or the Motul X-Clean 5w40?
Originally Posted By: Clouds23
Looking at the technical data sheet, which is better the Castrol Edge 5W-40 or the Motul X-Clean 5w40?
If both oils meet the same specifications, anyone who would postulate which one is "better" based on the PDS is making stuff up. IMO.
Looking at the technical data sheet, which is better the Castrol Edge 5W-40 or the Motul X-Clean 5w40?
If both oils meet the same specifications, anyone who would postulate which one is "better" based on the PDS is making stuff up. IMO.
Originally Posted By: Clouds23
Looking at the technical data sheet, which is better the Castrol Edge 5W-40 or the Motul X-Clean 5w40?
Just so there is no confusion on this side of the Atlantic, we are talking about FST Castrol, NOT POS Castrol 5W40 available here.
Both are good, both are approved by MB, BMW, VW etc. for their latest specs.
Looking at the technical data sheet, which is better the Castrol Edge 5W-40 or the Motul X-Clean 5w40?
Just so there is no confusion on this side of the Atlantic, we are talking about FST Castrol, NOT POS Castrol 5W40 available here.
Both are good, both are approved by MB, BMW, VW etc. for their latest specs.
I was wondering, since you are in the UK and have a "Pumpe-Düse" TDI, how has been the European experience with VW 507 oils and the PD cams? My understanding is that the 507 oils came to Europe before than in North America since there were a number of PD TDIs with diesel particle filters (DPF) requiring a VW 507 spec oil. Thanks in advance for your response.
Originally Posted By: Clouds23
Hello, I have a 2006 Audi A3 with a 186,000 miles. I have due for an oil change and want to know the best 5w-40 (VW 505 01) oil from the below by comparing their data sheets:
1. Motul X-Clean 5w-40
PROPERTIES
Viscosity grade SAE J 300 5W-40
Density at 20°C (68°F) ASTM D1298 0.845
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 84.7 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 14.1 mm²/s
Viscosity HTHS at 150°C (302°F) ASTM D4741 3.6 mPa.s
Viscosity index ASTM D2270 172
Pour point ASTM D97 -39°C / -38.2°F
Flash point ASTM D92 234°C / 453.2°F
Sulfated ash ASTM D874 0.80% weight
TBN ASTM D2896 7.5 mg KOH/g
2. Castrol Edge FST 5w40
Density @ 15C, Relative ASTM D4052 g/ml 0.85
Viscosity, Kinematic 100C ASTM D445 mm²/s 13
Viscosity, CCS -30C (5W) ASTM D5293 mPa.s (cP) 5800
Viscosity, Kinematic 40C ASTM D445 mm²/s 75
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 None 174
Pour Point ASTM D97 °C -42
Flash Point, PMCC ASTM D93 °C 202
Ash, Sulphated ASTM D874 % wt 0.8
3. Millers NANODRIVE EE LongLife 5w-40
SAE Viscosity 5w40
Specific Gravity (at 15°C) 0.848
Kinematic Viscosity (at 100°C, cSt) 14.1
Kinematic Viscosity (at 40°C, cSt) 85.9
Viscosity Index 170
Pour Point (°C) Flash Point (°C) >200
Cold Crank Viscosity (cP) 6,600
4. Red Line High Performance 5w40:
API Service Class: SM/SL/SG SM/SL/SG SM/SL/SG SM/SL/SG SM/SL/SG SM/SG/CF SM/SL/SG SM/SL/SG SM/SG/CF SM/SL/SG SM/SL/SG
CF CF CF CF CF CJ-4/CI-4 CF CF CJ-4/CI-4 CF CF
Viscosity Grade:
Vis @ 100°C, cSt 15.1
Vis @ 40°C, cSt 94
Viscosity Index 170
CCS Viscosity, Poise, @°C 55@-30
HTHS Vis, cP @150°C 4.6
ASTM D4741
Pour Point, °C -45
Pour Point, °F -49
Flash Point, °C 250
Flash Point, °F 480
NOACK Evaporation Loss,
1hr @ 482°F (250°C), % 6
The Red Line oil is significantly more expensive than the others but will it be worth it? I change my oil once a year (every 12 months) and do circa 5k miles a year (70% city and 30% motorway). Note, I live in the UK.
Originally Posted By: Clouds23
Hello, I have a 2006 Audi A3 with a 186,000 miles. I have due for an oil change and want to know the best 5w-40 (VW 505 01) oil from the below by comparing their data sheets:
1. Motul X-Clean 5w-40
PROPERTIES
Viscosity grade SAE J 300 5W-40
Density at 20°C (68°F) ASTM D1298 0.845
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 84.7 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 14.1 mm²/s
Viscosity HTHS at 150°C (302°F) ASTM D4741 3.6 mPa.s
Viscosity index ASTM D2270 172
Pour point ASTM D97 -39°C / -38.2°F
Flash point ASTM D92 234°C / 453.2°F
Sulfated ash ASTM D874 0.80% weight
TBN ASTM D2896 7.5 mg KOH/g
2. Castrol Edge FST 5w40
Density @ 15C, Relative ASTM D4052 g/ml 0.85
Viscosity, Kinematic 100C ASTM D445 mm²/s 13
Viscosity, CCS -30C (5W) ASTM D5293 mPa.s (cP) 5800
Viscosity, Kinematic 40C ASTM D445 mm²/s 75
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 None 174
Pour Point ASTM D97 °C -42
Flash Point, PMCC ASTM D93 °C 202
Ash, Sulphated ASTM D874 % wt 0.8
3. Millers NANODRIVE EE LongLife 5w-40
SAE Viscosity 5w40
Specific Gravity (at 15°C) 0.848
Kinematic Viscosity (at 100°C, cSt) 14.1
Kinematic Viscosity (at 40°C, cSt) 85.9
Viscosity Index 170
Pour Point (°C) Flash Point (°C) >200
Cold Crank Viscosity (cP) 6,600
4. Red Line High Performance 5w40:
API Service Class: SM/SL/SG SM/SL/SG SM/SL/SG SM/SL/SG SM/SL/SG SM/SG/CF SM/SL/SG SM/SL/SG SM/SG/CF SM/SL/SG SM/SL/SG
CF CF CF CF CF CJ-4/CI-4 CF CF CJ-4/CI-4 CF CF
Viscosity Grade:
Vis @ 100°C, cSt 15.1
Vis @ 40°C, cSt 94
Viscosity Index 170
CCS Viscosity, Poise, @°C 55@-30
HTHS Vis, cP @150°C 4.6
ASTM D4741
Pour Point, °C -45
Pour Point, °F -49
Flash Point, °C 250
Flash Point, °F 480
NOACK Evaporation Loss,
1hr @ 482°F (250°C), % 6
The Red Line oil is significantly more expensive than the others but will it be worth it? I change my oil once a year (every 12 months) and do circa 5k miles a year (70% city and 30% motorway). Note, I live in the UK.
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