I've been using Motul X-max 5w-30, but it seems to no longer be listed on their website. I used it because it met LL-01, and i wanted to try an ester based oil (used M1-0w-40 and GC in the past).
Now it seems there is no LL-01 oil available from Motul. Or at least there won't be after stock runs out.
There is an LL-98 oil that looks pretty good though: X-lite 0w-30. It seems to be slightly thinner (only by 0.1mm^2/s at 100C) and has a slightly higher TBN. The only downside is that there is no mention of HTHS, so i'm guessing it may be below 3.5, which would keep it from getting LL-01 status.
Would this be a good replacement? Or should i look for something else that is LL-01? I've read around on here and it seems that the general opinion is that X-lite is a very high quality oil and would be very resistant to shearing. A high TBN would also help it go for long intervals, which it what i'm after, especially since X-lite costs more than X-max. Any input is appreciated.
Now it seems there is no LL-01 oil available from Motul. Or at least there won't be after stock runs out.
There is an LL-98 oil that looks pretty good though: X-lite 0w-30. It seems to be slightly thinner (only by 0.1mm^2/s at 100C) and has a slightly higher TBN. The only downside is that there is no mention of HTHS, so i'm guessing it may be below 3.5, which would keep it from getting LL-01 status.
Would this be a good replacement? Or should i look for something else that is LL-01? I've read around on here and it seems that the general opinion is that X-lite is a very high quality oil and would be very resistant to shearing. A high TBN would also help it go for long intervals, which it what i'm after, especially since X-lite costs more than X-max. Any input is appreciated.
