In view of the fact that there's no free lunch: what are the potential downsides to chemistries aimed at reducing LSPI?
I know Ca has to be reduced, which means other detergent/dispersant additives need to be bumped up. Does this have potential implications for ash generation and/or acid fighting ability? I'd imagine any such problems can be and are being addressed in the total formulation. But if so, that still leaves the question of whether there's ever a case in which, say, an SN/GF-5 oil might be preferable to a comparable SN Plus oil -- kind of like how MB 229.51 is better than MB 229.5 on paper, but you don't want to use 229.51 for long drains in a gasoline engine where fuel might have too much sulfur.
Anyone know?
I know Ca has to be reduced, which means other detergent/dispersant additives need to be bumped up. Does this have potential implications for ash generation and/or acid fighting ability? I'd imagine any such problems can be and are being addressed in the total formulation. But if so, that still leaves the question of whether there's ever a case in which, say, an SN/GF-5 oil might be preferable to a comparable SN Plus oil -- kind of like how MB 229.51 is better than MB 229.5 on paper, but you don't want to use 229.51 for long drains in a gasoline engine where fuel might have too much sulfur.
Anyone know?