Is there anyone using Total Quartz 9000 Energy 0w-30 in a diesel engine? I've seen a few testimonials here but all from gassers.
I'm driving an Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM-2 TCT. this engine calls for an oil with FIAT 9.55535-S1 certification, but one thing I learned from here already is that long life oils don't survive the long drain intervals so I will switch to shorter and fixed intervals + go with a full saps oil. The Total seems very good, and I've found a supplier who can do it for 24 euro per 5 litres. that's half of Mobil1, and about a third of what Liqui-Moly wants. Amsoil, Redline, Motul etc are harder to source.
The oil change interval is variable, the indicator came on after 22,000+ miles for the first time. I suspect this is largely based on the amount of fuel consumed, + the attempted DPF regenerations.
Factory fill was Selenia WR P.E. flcf.onion.it/commonfile/ENG/pdf/1412_stec_ENG.pdf . After about 3000 miles I added about half a quart of Castrol (see next paragraph) of make-up oil to bring the level back to max. After that the level never moved from max anymore.
I drained the oil and replaced it with Castrol Edge FST Turbo Diesel 5w-40. This oil carries a FIAT 9.55535-S2 certification, which is the higher HTHS version of 9.55535-S1. I'm not happy with this oil, I got noticeably more DPF regens, and noticed a lot of vapours coming out wen opening the oil filler cap. both symptoms are probably related. I got fairly good mileage though, my best was 3.6l/100km without town driving. I didn't reset the oil change indicator, as I'm still under warranty and don't want the dealer to know I do an extra change. I'll keep going for the scheduled changes until the warranty expires after 5 years, which is at least 2 changes.
When I reached 22,000 miles the OCI came on, and got the dealer to change the oil + filter. They used Total Quartz Ineo MC-3 5w-40 and I immediately noticed the regens being further apart, at least double the miles I got with the Castrol. Mileage seems to be about on par with the Castrol.
So, anybody using this oil in a Diesel? I really like the cold flow properties from the comments I read, and the slightly stronger additive package.
I'm driving an Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM-2 TCT. this engine calls for an oil with FIAT 9.55535-S1 certification, but one thing I learned from here already is that long life oils don't survive the long drain intervals so I will switch to shorter and fixed intervals + go with a full saps oil. The Total seems very good, and I've found a supplier who can do it for 24 euro per 5 litres. that's half of Mobil1, and about a third of what Liqui-Moly wants. Amsoil, Redline, Motul etc are harder to source.
The oil change interval is variable, the indicator came on after 22,000+ miles for the first time. I suspect this is largely based on the amount of fuel consumed, + the attempted DPF regenerations.
Factory fill was Selenia WR P.E. flcf.onion.it/commonfile/ENG/pdf/1412_stec_ENG.pdf . After about 3000 miles I added about half a quart of Castrol (see next paragraph) of make-up oil to bring the level back to max. After that the level never moved from max anymore.
I drained the oil and replaced it with Castrol Edge FST Turbo Diesel 5w-40. This oil carries a FIAT 9.55535-S2 certification, which is the higher HTHS version of 9.55535-S1. I'm not happy with this oil, I got noticeably more DPF regens, and noticed a lot of vapours coming out wen opening the oil filler cap. both symptoms are probably related. I got fairly good mileage though, my best was 3.6l/100km without town driving. I didn't reset the oil change indicator, as I'm still under warranty and don't want the dealer to know I do an extra change. I'll keep going for the scheduled changes until the warranty expires after 5 years, which is at least 2 changes.
When I reached 22,000 miles the OCI came on, and got the dealer to change the oil + filter. They used Total Quartz Ineo MC-3 5w-40 and I immediately noticed the regens being further apart, at least double the miles I got with the Castrol. Mileage seems to be about on par with the Castrol.
So, anybody using this oil in a Diesel? I really like the cold flow properties from the comments I read, and the slightly stronger additive package.