Originally Posted by gathermewool
Originally Posted by 1JZ_E46
A bit expensive for a Group III synthetic. The 5W-30TD Euro at least contains a little PAO and it's VW 504/507 (porsche C30) approved. Probably the hardest cert to meet for a C3-class oil.
Why do you say it's only a group III? The product details state that it's III/IV mix, though the percentages don't appear to be listed.
With the exception of gear oils and ATF, I see no reason to spend extra money on boutique oils, when high-end OTC oils will perform identically, practically speaking.
MSDS for their 0w-20 states:
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Distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated heavy paraffinic 64742-54-7 div>
So if it's the price of M1 EP, you aren't getting M1 EP quality ingredients.