Gulf Western - Premium Gold 15W40

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I've never paid much attention to Gulf Western Oil, but it's an Aussie own company that has been around for just over 30 year.

Their Premium Gold 15W-40Â just caught my eye, it's a semi-synthetic that is on sale right now at SCA at just under $22 for 5L
API SN-Plus, SN/CF
KV100 = 14.9 cSt
TBN = 6.5 (ASTM D2896)
SA = 1.2 % (ASTM D874)

It's the first SN-Plus 15W40 that I know of. Also it seems to have a lowish TBN for a rather high Sulphated Ash (SAPS) level.
Maybe elevated ZDDP ??

Does anybody know anything else or have any experience with this company or oil ?
 
I've used their Top Dog diesel oil before, contacted them to see what oil to use for a new rebuild and they said this. Found it fine in use nothing to complain about.
 
I used the Top Dog in my XT600 - all this talk about improved shifting on bikes, I've never noticed it....except for this oil. Turned a nasty knotchy gearbox silky smooth. I have used a few of their oils...10W-40, and gearoils, all good as far as that goes.
 
For comparison

Nulon 15W40 mineral, API SL/CF
Kv100 = 15.09 cSt,
TBN = 6 (D2896)
Sulphated Ash (SA) = 0.8% (D874)
 
I spoke to Gulf Western today, and they were most helpful and open. Their premium Gold 15W-40 SN+ has regular ZDDP levels.
 
Originally Posted by peejaycruiser
I've used their Top Dog diesel oil before, contacted them to see what oil to use for a new rebuild and they said this. Found it fine in use nothing to complain about.


Originally Posted by Silk
I used the Top Dog in my XT600 - all this talk about improved shifting on bikes, I've never noticed it....except for this oil. Turned a nasty knotchy gearbox silky smooth.


Speaking to Gulf Western today about ZDDP in oils, they suggested I consider their Top Dog range

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You could also consider our diesel engine range which also carry API SL or higher petrol engine performance and have zinc levels of over 1,000-1,250ppm (0.10 - 0.13%)

Top Dog XDO 15W-40 (mineral) has around 1,100ppm zinc
Top Dog Global Mineral 15W-40 has around 1,250ppm zinc
Top Dog Global Plus 10W-40 (semi-synthetic) has around 1,250ppm zinc


Good honest answers from Gulf Western.
 
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