So I'll be sending in a VOA in the next week. Depending on results I'll run it out another 5k and retest. I just changed it in December and when it hits 10K this time I'm going to pull an oil sample through the stick for analysis. The Santa fe is on a 6000km/6month OCI and the vibe I run to 10k kms usually takes me about 4 months. Xclean EFE 5w-30- I use this I'm my 2006 Pontiac vibe DD and my wifes 2013 Hyundai Santa fe XL 3.3L. Usually change this once a year unless it is tracked as it's a weekend driver. Very robust TBN at 8.8 and a CST of 13.1 puts it at pretty much dead center viscosity for a 5w-40. Oil temps are very good, Oil pressure stays very consistent right to oil change although I've never gone over 5k kms on it. Lots of track use, never let me down yet. I bought it specifically for use in my stage 2+ tuned 2015 STI. Xcess 5w-40 - This was my introduction to Motul. I'm just getting into UOA's now so it'll be interesting what comes out of that. The cars love them and they run very quietly. I run motul oils exclusively and buy them by the case.
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Within the confines of that garden I couldn't care less what Motul markets or what their product differentiation happens to be. After that who cares where it comes from or whether it is boutique or thoroughly Walmart. What individuals ("most guys") should do is pick an appropriately rated oil (specifications, approvals or licenses) within a recommended grade, and a winter rating that is appropriate for the expected starting conditions. X-Clean EFE carries MB 229.52, X-clean 5W30 carries MB229.51. No, they do not have BMW based on "issues." BMW has specific requirements and they formulate oil based on that and then they have to obtain approval from BMW. On top of that, hundreds of thousands of cars require these approvals. There is life outside Walmart, and I buy my oils, for the most part in Walmart. Well, I am writing from the USA, and no it is not boutique oil. They wouldnt care about high saps or low saps or any of that. Here in the USA most guys would grab Mobil 1 5W30 and be done. They have exacting products for certain situations. Its not the $22 for 5 quarts deal at Walmart. Or why have the Xclean and Xclean EFE? The Xlcean is slightly thinner otherwise both seem the same. How is the specific oil formulated for BMW? Are there exacting specifications or is Motul formulating it based on known issues? I wonder to myself why have a specific oil? Some of the other oils in the lineup can go into the BMW. In addition, it is very good oil that has all necessary approvals for category they target their product. I am not sure are they still sponsoring Subaru in WRC but if they do, that is probably one of the longest sponsorship relationships. Im not planning on using Motul but just browsing and looking.
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Please feel free to add more information. Xcess has higher saps and TBN whereas Xclean lower saps and TBN. Targeted for fuel economy minded customers.ĮcoEnergy Mid to High Saps. Specific- It says specifically designed for BMW.ĮcoClean+ Lowsaps. Maybe they could go with just EFE versus 2 products here. Not certain why they have Xclean EFE and Xclean+. X-Clean+ Midsaps Has some European OEM approvals. Basically this is the thickest possible 5W30 out there. X-Clean EFE Midsaps Has some European OEM approvals. Looks like the audience for this oil is USA. If you truly want to stay within OEM spec this might be the oil to look at. From reviewing their website for 5W30 here is what I see.Įco-Lite- MidSaps Has some OEM approvals.
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I know its boutique and in this case "designer" oil. The point i was trying to hammer home is that 5w30 oil range is within 0w40 oil operating ranges which are wider or on both ends.Help me understand the Motul Oil line.
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Having said that how much better is 30 oil vs 5w30 or 0w30? Are we talking 0.5%, 3% or 30% and only within warm-warmed up range. And yes, i think its a s simple as a push of a button to add the modifiers necessary or pour modified oil. Then how can you say it isnt necessary in real world, cuz minnesota or montana dont experience - temps? You cant be serious. Because a straight weight oil is always better than a dual viscosity as long as cold temps aren't an issue.Ġw-40 simply isn't necessary in normal US temps.īecause 5w30 dont use modifiers to be rated 5w30 vs straight 30 and 5w30 which all use is necessary? You gots to stay congruent and objective in your logic and then you gots a point. That's why some people use straight 30 in summer. Viscosity modifiers give that affect, so it takes more modification to get a bigger range. Think about it man, do you think making a 0w-40 oil is just a matter of the guy at the refinery pushing a different button or something?