HTHS and flowability?
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Castrol (Oz) make the following recommendations
Edge 5W30 A3/B4 (this will be between 3.5 and 3.8 or so)
Magnatec start-up 10W30 (also an A3/B3, and will be above 3.5)
GTX Modern Engine 10W30 (A GF-4, so probably in the low 3s).
Personally, If running 6,000 miles or so, I'd chose A3/B4 in a 5W30, but a GF4 (3.2-3.4) will suit you fine.
Edge 5W30 A3/B4 (this will be between 3.5 and 3.8 or so)
Magnatec start-up 10W30 (also an A3/B3, and will be above 3.5)
GTX Modern Engine 10W30 (A GF-4, so probably in the low 3s).
Personally, If running 6,000 miles or so, I'd chose A3/B4 in a 5W30, but a GF4 (3.2-3.4) will suit you fine.
the HTHS of this oil is not given, any ways to work it out?
Mobil Super 3000 X1 Formula FE 5W-30
Viscosity 5W-30
cSt @ 40ºC 53
cSt @ 100ºC 9.8
Sulfated Ash, wt%, ASTM D 874 0.8
Phosphorous 0.05
Flash Point, ºC, ASTM D 92 192
Density @15º C kg/l, ASTM D 4052 0.85
Pour Point, ºC, ASTM D 97 -39
http://www.mobil.co.uk/UK-English-LCW/ca...a-fe-5w30.aspx#
Mobil Super 3000 X1 Formula FE 5W-30
Viscosity 5W-30
cSt @ 40ºC 53
cSt @ 100ºC 9.8
Sulfated Ash, wt%, ASTM D 874 0.8
Phosphorous 0.05
Flash Point, ºC, ASTM D 92 192
Density @15º C kg/l, ASTM D 4052 0.85
Pour Point, ºC, ASTM D 97 -39
http://www.mobil.co.uk/UK-English-LCW/ca...a-fe-5w30.aspx#
Originally Posted By: slybunda
the HTHS of this oil is not given, any ways to work it out?
Since it meets ACEA A5/B5, it means HT/HS is between 2.9 and 3.5 cP. That's about all you can deduct from it.
But since it is specifically the "FE" formula, I would expect HT/HS value to be towards the lower end of that range.
the HTHS of this oil is not given, any ways to work it out?
Since it meets ACEA A5/B5, it means HT/HS is between 2.9 and 3.5 cP. That's about all you can deduct from it.
But since it is specifically the "FE" formula, I would expect HT/HS value to be towards the lower end of that range.
this was the other oil: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/motul/8100_Eco-nergy_5W-30.pdf
Viscosity grade SAE J 300 5W-30
Density at 20°C (68°F) ASTM D1298 0.848
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 57 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 10 mm²/s
HTHS viscosity at 150°C (302°F) ASTM D4741 3.41 mPa.s
Viscosity index ASTM D2270 163
Pour point ASTM D97 -36°C / -33°F
Flash point ASTM D92 226°C / 439°F
Sulfated ash ASTM D874 0.98% weight
TBN ASTM D2896 10.3 mg KOH/g
flashpoint between the 2 oils seems to be over 30c difference. what does that usually mean?
both oils are ACEA A5/B5 spec.
Viscosity grade SAE J 300 5W-30
Density at 20°C (68°F) ASTM D1298 0.848
Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) ASTM D445 57 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) ASTM D445 10 mm²/s
HTHS viscosity at 150°C (302°F) ASTM D4741 3.41 mPa.s
Viscosity index ASTM D2270 163
Pour point ASTM D97 -36°C / -33°F
Flash point ASTM D92 226°C / 439°F
Sulfated ash ASTM D874 0.98% weight
TBN ASTM D2896 10.3 mg KOH/g
flashpoint between the 2 oils seems to be over 30c difference. what does that usually mean?
both oils are ACEA A5/B5 spec.
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Originally Posted By: slybunda
hmm just wondering since my engine (toyota 2zz-ge) calls for a 5w-30 grade oil.
Does the owner's manual call for any specs such as ACEA or API?
hmm just wondering since my engine (toyota 2zz-ge) calls for a 5w-30 grade oil.
Does the owner's manual call for any specs such as ACEA or API?
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