Castrol Elixion 5w-30

[Les]

TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Part Number 1854
SAE Grade 5W-30
Viscosity @ 40° C, cSt, ASTM D445 70.8
Viscosity @ 100° C, cSt, ASTM D445 11.7
Viscosity Index, ASTM D2270 158
Specific Gravity @ 60° F, .863
Pour Point, °C (°F), ASTM D97 -52 (-62)
Flash Point, °C (°F), ASTM D92 238 (460)
Low Temp' Pumping Viscosity ASTM D4684 13,800
@ -35 °C, cP:
Noack Volatility, % Loss ASTM D5800 8.5
Ash Content, % Wt. ASTM D874 1.60
Total Base Number ASTM D2896 12.0

CASTROL ELIXION meets and exceeds Global OEM and industry specifications,
including:
• API CI-4, CH-4
• Cummins CES 20078, 20077
• Mack EO-M Plus
• Volvo VDS-2
• Global DHD-1
• Mercedes Benz Sheet 228.5
• MTU Type 3
• ACEA E4/E5/B4/B3
• MAN M3277
• Navistar/International
• Detroit Diesel

Anybody know anything about this oil yet? I believe it is being marketed in North America now.

Les

 

[userfriendly]

Wow, looks great for a 5W30.
It will have to be available in a 15W40 to meet most of the other manufacture's specs like EO-N premium +, ect
I'd be interested to know what group the base stock is .
It could be a 3 with no VIIs or a very good 2.
8% loss is excelent for a 5W30.