Hi all, would really appreciate your advice and observations regarding the relative merits of these 2 oils. My application is a BMW 335d, thus I have to have an LL-04 oil. MB 229.51 is a good reference point, as that spec is slightly more robust than the BMW spec (according to Lubrizol).
Anyway, here are the published specs for the oils:
Mobil/Lubro Moly:
Viscosity:
@40c 72.8/67
@100c 12.1/12
VI 164/178
Pour Point -45/-36
Flash Point 254/234
The Mobil 1 is quoted to have SA of .6, whereas the Lubro Moly has .8. Both are within the BMW and Mercedes spec.
Any thoughts regarding the relative merits of these 2 oils? This oil will be for my 'between factory covered' oil change.
The one number that jumped out at me is the Lubro Moly VI; their value seems to be significantly higher than other LL-04 oils (which usually seem to be in the mid 160's up to maybe 170).
I'm also wondering if the lower flash point of the Lubro might prove helpful for the DPF regen cycle (maybe minimizing fuel dilution in the crank case?).
Thanks for your thoughts.
Anyway, here are the published specs for the oils:
Mobil/Lubro Moly:
Viscosity:
@40c 72.8/67
@100c 12.1/12
VI 164/178
Pour Point -45/-36
Flash Point 254/234
The Mobil 1 is quoted to have SA of .6, whereas the Lubro Moly has .8. Both are within the BMW and Mercedes spec.
Any thoughts regarding the relative merits of these 2 oils? This oil will be for my 'between factory covered' oil change.
The one number that jumped out at me is the Lubro Moly VI; their value seems to be significantly higher than other LL-04 oils (which usually seem to be in the mid 160's up to maybe 170).
I'm also wondering if the lower flash point of the Lubro might prove helpful for the DPF regen cycle (maybe minimizing fuel dilution in the crank case?).
Thanks for your thoughts.
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