Liqui Moly Long Time High Tech 5w30 for Ford Edge?

[wildmanrandall]

Hi, should I recommend this high saps oil for a 2012 Ford Edge 2.0t?
Or would the owner be better off with Pennzoil Ultra Platinum or Vavoline Synpower offerings. It's a direct injection gasser with 75k miles on it.
The owner is afraid of the perceived lower mileage if he runs a higher hths 3.5 or better.
I wasn't sure if I should post this in pcmo or german oil forums.
Thanks.

 

[Klutch9]

If the owner even has an inkling of a clue what HTHS is, he should be on BITOG anyway!

 

[wildmanrandall]

He doesn't lol.

 

[ledslinger]

Originally Posted By: wildmanrandall
He doesn't lol.


He only chuckles?

 

[Falcon_LS]

Long Time High Tech 5w-30 is a low SAPS oil - not high SAPS. It also has an HTHS of >3.5 cP. Given the sulfur content in the fuel, I would not use it in a gas engine.

 

[wemay]

$26.19/5L jug at Napa

http://m.napaonline.com/Tablet/parts/PartDetails.aspx?Id=AOFLM3864_0119205027

 

[wildmanrandall]

Thank you Falcon_LS I needed to research the ACEA ratings
Oil Labels. to understand the ACEA C3 of Longtime High Tech 5W-30 means that it's only a Mid saps at best, so not good for American high sulfur gasoline I presume. The confusing part is that they say 502/505 and they talk about being good for.(up to 30,000 km) and 40,000 km and A3/B4 on the tech sheet.

 

[wildmanrandall]

Wemay, Leichtlauf High Tech 5W-40 seems like a legit high saps synthetic technology Group III 5w40 like the Amsoil EFM and the $26.10 price from ridge napa is really competitive. I think they have the picture mislabled in that link provided.

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: wildmanrandall
Wemay, Leichtlauf High Tech 5W-40 seems like a legit high saps synthetic technology Group III 5w40 like the Amsoil EFM and the $26.10 price from ridge napa is really competitive. I think they have the picture mislabled in that link provided.


Yes, i saw that too. When i called, they confirmed both viscosity are available for that price.

 

[OVERKILL]

Why wouldn't you just use M1 0w-40 if you want something a bit heavier that is full SAPS?

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Why wouldn't you just use M1 0w-40 if you want something a bit heavier that is full SAPS?

Sometimes folks just like to go off the beaten path.

 

[wildmanrandall]

Taking the path less traveled is true.
It was for a co-worker and he is afraid to run an Xw40 weight.

 

[OVERKILL]

How about GC 0w-30 then?

I just got a case of Motul 0w-30 (not high HTHS stuff) to try in the Expedition because of course I like to experiment too

It just seems that going to too much effort in this case might be a waste when there are a number of HTHS >=3.5cP options on the shelf that are well regarded

 

[wildmanrandall]

Price was a deal breaker for the GC 0w30 this time around.

In the end, he mistakenly selected 5w20 synpower instead of the 5w30.