Which NO-VII Oil would you recommend?

[#18FAN]

At -15F you want an oil with a 5W rating.

I run that NO VII 5W30 down to -25F in my vehicle without issue reason because it meets the spec for it's why it has the Winter rating for it.

 

[rwn]

the good old regular PCEO is Dexos 1 gen II. i just posted a UOA from a 5.3L LT silverado over 11.7k miles. results are stellar with the engine showing extremely low wear.

What weight?

 

[Slick3914]

The Euro 5w20 looks like a good option with a HT/HS of 3.267.

That has to be a misprint

 

[BrendanC]

What weight?

5w-30

 

[rwn]

5w-30

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That looks great!!!

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

That has to be a misprint

Did you miss the other thread where somebody questioned HPL’s integrity?

The specs are legit, you can put money on that.

 

[BrendanC]

That looks great!!!

just get plain old PCEO and run 15k or so. with how this result came out, if it were my personal vehicle i’d probably run it for two consecutive OLM resets. important to note that it did require 1 quart makeup over that 11.7K miles.

 

[rwn]

just get plain old PCEO and run 15k or so.

I’ll give it a go. Thanks for the help!

 

[Slick3914]

Did you miss the other thread where somebody questioned HPL’s integrity?

The specs are legit, you can put money on that.

Just questioning since the Euro 10W-20 is much lower and the PCMO 5W-20 and PCMO 10W-20 are nearly the same.

 

[Astro14]

Just questioning since the Euro 10W-20 is much lower and the PCMO 5W-20 and PCMO 10W-20 are nearly the same.

“Lower” “nearly the same” for which parameter?

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Just questioning since the Euro 10W-20 is much lower and the PCMO 5W-20 and PCMO 10W-20 are nearly the same.

Different base oils.

 

[kschachn]

I run that NO VII 5W30 down to -25F in my vehicle without issue reason because it meets the spec for it's why it has the Winter rating for it.

Yes thats an appropriate temperature for an oil with a 5W rating.

 

[Astro14]

@rwn - Until we get a definitive answer from the good folks at HPL - here is the post that implies you’re good with the entire PCMO line. They all meet D1G3.

Post in thread 'High Performance Lubricants No VII series engine oils.'
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...no-vii-series-engine-oils.364074/post-6351892

So, if there is a PCMO of theirs that you like in 0W20, you can choose that one on the basis of the MRV numbers.

Also, this car is running on 0W40 HPL Supercar in the mountains of CO. Best of both worlds - great low temp cranking, great HTHS when the turbo is spooled getting up the mountain.

 

[Jetronic]

Did you miss the other thread where somebody questioned HPL’s integrity?

The specs are legit, you can put money on that.

I don't believe it either, with that viscosity index, kv100 and density it can't be 3.2+. 2.7ish will be the ballpark

 

[rwn]

@rwn - Until we get a definitive answer from the good folks at HPL - here is the post that implies you’re good with the entire PCMO line. They all meet D1G3.

Post in thread 'High Performance Lubricants No VII series engine oils.'
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...no-vii-series-engine-oils.364074/post-6351892

So, if there is a PCMO of theirs that you like in 0W20, you can choose that one on the basis of the MRV numbers.

Also, this car is running on 0W40 HPL Supercar in the mountains of CO. Best of both worlds - great low temp cranking, great HTHS when the turbo is spooled getting up the mountain.

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Wow, Astro, 5 Volvos! That's what I call brand loyalty. I'm impressed!!!

 

[Glenda W.]

I don't believe it either, with that viscosity index, kv100 and density it can't be 3.2+. 2.7ish will be the ballpark

The other guy had to call and apologize….

 

[Astro14]

Wow, Astro, 5 Volvos! That's what I call brand loyalty. I'm impressed!!!

One for each member of the family. Volvo should put us in their advertising!

In all seriousness, they’ve been great cars. Durable. Reliable. Practical.

I’ve got experience with this platform (P2) and the tools, including software, and parts support that I need to keep them running. The wife’s V70XC just turned 300,000 miles.

 

[I<3oil]

I don't believe it either, with that viscosity index, kv100 and density it can't be 3.2+. 2.7ish will be the ballpark

Quoted for posterity

 

[Four Rings]

5w30 but that's just me.

This.

 

[drtyler]

I don't believe it either, with that viscosity index, kv100 and density it can't be 3.2+. 2.7ish will be the ballpark

Why can’t it be 3.2+ ?