Originally Posted By: Izb
p.s. I suppose that XTL=VHVI.
I would agree with that.
p.s. I suppose that XTL=VHVI.
I would agree with that.
New FUCHS Oil Formulation (XTL)
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Originally Posted By: badtlc
Is this available in the USA yet? I can't find it. Seems like I look every 6 months.
I've contacted the importer, AND ALL OF HIS DISTRIBUTORS, NOT ONE of them will bring this stuff into this country, and have NO plans on EVER doing such!
They just do not even want to attempt to sell it here, so they will LOSE my business.
5W-30 flavor, yes, other Fuchs OEM stuff, OK, but NOT the GT1 XTL 0W-20, no way, no how.
Is this available in the USA yet? I can't find it. Seems like I look every 6 months.
I've contacted the importer, AND ALL OF HIS DISTRIBUTORS, NOT ONE of them will bring this stuff into this country, and have NO plans on EVER doing such!
They just do not even want to attempt to sell it here, so they will LOSE my business.
5W-30 flavor, yes, other Fuchs OEM stuff, OK, but NOT the GT1 XTL 0W-20, no way, no how.
Originally Posted By: 21Rouge
http://www.fuchslubricants.com/index.php?calling=titanxtl
FUCHS Presents Groundbreaking New Engine Oil Technology
Faster, stronger, better for the engine: The new FUCHS XTL™ engine oil technology with its extremely high Viscosity Index* and outstanding ageing stability ensures even faster oil circulation and lower fuel consumption.
Advanced engine oils for cars which meet the demands of the engine manufacturers already offer very high performance levels. But the stresses on engine oils are increasing, for example as a result of downsized engine designs. And the climatic conditions in which engines must perform reliably are getting more extreme. Furthermore, fuel-saving technologies such as Stop-Start Systems make additional demands on the starting characteristics and lubrication reliability of the engine oil. The load on the engine oil increases noticeably over the entire manufacture’s recommended oil change interval. It is increasingly important that the oil circulates rapidly to the areas where it is needed.
Good reasons for FUCHS, the leading German automotive factory-fill specialist, to develop a new engine oil technology which offers additional, long-term performance reserves. The decisive technological advance of this new base oil technology is the optimised Viscosity-Temperature behaviour. Compared to conventional base oils, the new XTL™ technology offers a particularly high Viscosity Index. This means very low temperature-related fluctuations in viscosity and outstanding performance potential in extremely hot and extremely cold ambient conditions.
* Oils with a low viscosity index show stronger temperature-related viscosity change than oils with a high viscosity index.
Performance was tested in a complex series of tests: For example, an engine oil with today’s conventional SAE 5W-30 technology was tested against an engine oil of the same viscosity but based on the new XTL™-technology in a refrigerated chamber at –27 °C to examine the corresponding start-up behaviour. All-in-all, the tests confirmed the significant benefits of XTL™ engine oil technology compared to conventional SAE 5W-30 engine oils:
Easier cold start-ups:
Up to 55 % faster oil circulation and up to 35 % faster start-ups
Lower fuel consumption:
Up to 1.7 % additional reductions in fuel consumption
Lower oil consumption:
Up to 18 % lower
Improved ageing stability:
38 % lower viscosity increase. Thus greater performance and operational reliability over the whole oil change interval.
Differing somewhat in specifications but all approved by leading engine manufacturers, the Premium engine oils TITAN GT1 SAE 0W-20, TITAN GT1 PRO FLEX SAE 5W-30, GT1 PRO C-3 SAE 5W-30 and TITAN GT1 SAE 5W-40 are all formulated with the new XTL™ technology.
That reads like some snake oil advertisment, as they don't say what they are comparing it to or list engine approvals.
Fuchs is real popular with the local farmers and old truck owners in my area, they are trying hard to improve their image of being the biggest German engine oil exporter to the 3rd world.
http://www.fuchslubricants.com/index.php?calling=titanxtl
FUCHS Presents Groundbreaking New Engine Oil Technology
Faster, stronger, better for the engine: The new FUCHS XTL™ engine oil technology with its extremely high Viscosity Index* and outstanding ageing stability ensures even faster oil circulation and lower fuel consumption.
Advanced engine oils for cars which meet the demands of the engine manufacturers already offer very high performance levels. But the stresses on engine oils are increasing, for example as a result of downsized engine designs. And the climatic conditions in which engines must perform reliably are getting more extreme. Furthermore, fuel-saving technologies such as Stop-Start Systems make additional demands on the starting characteristics and lubrication reliability of the engine oil. The load on the engine oil increases noticeably over the entire manufacture’s recommended oil change interval. It is increasingly important that the oil circulates rapidly to the areas where it is needed.
Good reasons for FUCHS, the leading German automotive factory-fill specialist, to develop a new engine oil technology which offers additional, long-term performance reserves. The decisive technological advance of this new base oil technology is the optimised Viscosity-Temperature behaviour. Compared to conventional base oils, the new XTL™ technology offers a particularly high Viscosity Index. This means very low temperature-related fluctuations in viscosity and outstanding performance potential in extremely hot and extremely cold ambient conditions.
* Oils with a low viscosity index show stronger temperature-related viscosity change than oils with a high viscosity index.
Performance was tested in a complex series of tests: For example, an engine oil with today’s conventional SAE 5W-30 technology was tested against an engine oil of the same viscosity but based on the new XTL™-technology in a refrigerated chamber at –27 °C to examine the corresponding start-up behaviour. All-in-all, the tests confirmed the significant benefits of XTL™ engine oil technology compared to conventional SAE 5W-30 engine oils:
Easier cold start-ups:
Up to 55 % faster oil circulation and up to 35 % faster start-ups
Lower fuel consumption:
Up to 1.7 % additional reductions in fuel consumption
Lower oil consumption:
Up to 18 % lower
Improved ageing stability:
38 % lower viscosity increase. Thus greater performance and operational reliability over the whole oil change interval.
Differing somewhat in specifications but all approved by leading engine manufacturers, the Premium engine oils TITAN GT1 SAE 0W-20, TITAN GT1 PRO FLEX SAE 5W-30, GT1 PRO C-3 SAE 5W-30 and TITAN GT1 SAE 5W-40 are all formulated with the new XTL™ technology.
That reads like some snake oil advertisment, as they don't say what they are comparing it to or list engine approvals.
Fuchs is real popular with the local farmers and old truck owners in my area, they are trying hard to improve their image of being the biggest German engine oil exporter to the 3rd world.
Reviving this thread to inquire about the Fuchs Titan GT1 Pro Flex 5W-30 (long name!). I have a spec sheet from December 2010 (UK branch) that mentions MB 229.51 approval along with 505.01. In their website it shows also that it is MB 229.52 approved. Can somebody confirm this?
I recently found this oil on eBay at a very reasonable price (something like $45 shipped for 5 liters).
I recently found this oil on eBay at a very reasonable price (something like $45 shipped for 5 liters).
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