Guys,
Help me understand this. As the N.American oil industry is moving toward lower calcium and high magnum content to combat LSPI. I generally see SN+ plus oils only in the specific grades - 0W20, 5W20, 0W30, 5W30 and 10W30.
Why are we not seeing SN+ 0w40/5w40 weight oils on the market? (I do see Pennzoil 0w40 making this move, however)
To me, gasoline, turbocharged, direct injection with the concern of LSPI affects everyone globally, including the European market (For instance, Mercedes-Benz or BMW, that might spec a 0w40 in a direct injected turbo charged vehicle)
I still see shelves at AAP, Wally World, Meijer, all have moved to SN+ except the "European" type oils. Mobil 1 0w40, Castrol 0W40, PP 0W40...and so on.
Are the auto manufactures that specify 0W40, 5w40 etc (for the turbocharged, direct injector vehicles) not experiencing LSPI?
Help me understand this! Thank you.
Help me understand this. As the N.American oil industry is moving toward lower calcium and high magnum content to combat LSPI. I generally see SN+ plus oils only in the specific grades - 0W20, 5W20, 0W30, 5W30 and 10W30.
Why are we not seeing SN+ 0w40/5w40 weight oils on the market? (I do see Pennzoil 0w40 making this move, however)
To me, gasoline, turbocharged, direct injection with the concern of LSPI affects everyone globally, including the European market (For instance, Mercedes-Benz or BMW, that might spec a 0w40 in a direct injected turbo charged vehicle)
I still see shelves at AAP, Wally World, Meijer, all have moved to SN+ except the "European" type oils. Mobil 1 0w40, Castrol 0W40, PP 0W40...and so on.
Are the auto manufactures that specify 0W40, 5w40 etc (for the turbocharged, direct injector vehicles) not experiencing LSPI?
Help me understand this! Thank you.
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