Thread revival!
Can get this in the UK, it's much cheaper than the Castrol stuff! At least via my work anyway (Suzuki dealer, it's the approved oil provider). I can get 20 lts for ~£71!
Here's it's
data sheet specs (viscosity at 40C is missing from the DS & SDS! I'm in contact with a Petronas zone sales manager to see if I can get that info).
Meets or Exceeds the
requirements of:
API SL/CF, ACEA A3/B3/B4
* All technical data is provided for reference only.
Parameters Method Unit Typical
Value
Appearance - - B&C
Density 15C ASTM D 4052 g/cm2 0.862
Viscosity @100C ASTM D 445 cSt 23.1
Vicosity Index ASTM D 2270 - 180
Flash Point CI. O. C ASTM D 92 C >200
TBN ASTM D 2896 mg KOH/g 9.9
Pour Point ASTM D 97 C <-36
Foam @24°C ASTM D 892 cc/s Traces/0
** These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform
to PLI’s specification, variations in these characteristics may occur.
Seems to be a bit thicker at the hotter 100C spec & density than the Castrol stuff.
Atm I'm not familiar with what affect the different API spec has.
Castrol specs:-
Typical Characteristics
Name Method Units Castrol EDGE 10W-60
Density @ 15C, Relative ASTM D4052 g/ml 0.853
Viscosity, Kinematic 100C ASTM D445 mm²/s 22.7
Viscosity, CCS -25C (10W) ASTM D5293 mPa.s (cP) 4879
Viscosity, Kinematic 40C ASTM D445 mm²/s 160
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 None 173
Pour Point ASTM D97 °C -39
Flash Point, PMCC ASTM D93 °C 203
Ash, Sulphated ASTM D874 % wt 1.29
Product Performance Claims
ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4
API SN/CF
Approved for BMW M-Models
Koenigsegg Approved
VW 501 01/ 505 00
Thoughts?