Yacco VX300 10W40 A3/B4 SL/CF

[Superflan]

Poured it in my Yaris today.

ACEA A3/B4, API SL/CF, MB 229.1, VW 501.01/505.00

Specs:
866kg/m3 @ 20°C
Kv 100mm²/s @ 40°C
Kv 15.2mm²/s @ 100°C
VI 153
Flashpoint 220°C

€18 for 5 liters. 1 hour after buying I saw Elf Evolution ST 10W40, same approvals + RN0700, €15...

 

[Popsy]

Here you have the Shell Helix HX-7 which is MB 229.3 for the same price ~17€/5L

I wonder hiw really different the Yacco oil is compared to Total/Elf. The plants are distinct, but soo close...

 

[Superflan]

Elf:

Specs:
875kg/m3 @ 20°C
Kv 96.8mm²/s @ 40°C
Kv 14.8mm²/s @ 100°C
VI 160
Flashpoint 232°C (wow !)