01-08-2024, 12:49 AM | #141 | |
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Wouldn’t the cert have a higher performance requirement? Why do you think the ESP is a better oil? I’d think GM would use it instead if it was….Doesn’t make sense that it’s cheaper. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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01-08-2024, 07:59 AM | #142 |
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Supercar is subject to the Corvette Tax. ESP x3 isn't. Simple economics.
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01-08-2024, 01:00 PM | #143 |
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The real question here is, if the manual suggests that 5w-30 is acceptable IF 0w-40 is not available, and 0w-40 IS available, why would anyone even consider using 5w-30 ever? At all, for ANY reason?
Use 0w-40. Just use it and move on with life. End of argument.
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01-08-2024, 01:22 PM | #144 | |
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Between the 2 0w40 Dexos oils, the ESP x3 is better at wear protection in high-temp/high-shear conditions. It's literally in the specs:
I have no idea why x3 is cheaper. Maybe someone at Autozone accidentally an entire container ship of the stuff and now they are trying to get rid of it cheap. Could be anything.
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01-08-2024, 01:33 PM | #145 |
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Because the 0W-40 isn't necessary for street use.
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01-08-2024, 02:27 PM | #146 |
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I tend to agree oldrocker
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01-08-2024, 03:17 PM | #147 | |
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The main reason why ESPx3 was created was for Porsches equipped with Gasoline Particulate Filters which they use for vehicles in Europe. As I understand it they function similar to a DPF, so they benefit from lower SAPS.
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01-08-2024, 03:24 PM | #148 | |
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Most people dont understand the differences in these oils. The market for ESPx3 is basically Porsche owners, and in the DIY space (relative to Porsche owners) the demand is probably far less than the supply.
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01-08-2024, 06:27 PM | #149 |
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Wrong. Read the manual again.
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01-08-2024, 07:25 PM | #150 | |
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Lower DI Valve Deposits?
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01-08-2024, 10:35 PM | #151 |
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A catch can collecting oil between crank case and intake. With these DI motors you do not want to recirculate dirty air with water / oil / etc and have that become a sludge on valves. I am unsure how much if any the 0w40 dexos 2 improves on the 5w30 with respect to valve deposits.
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01-09-2024, 08:08 AM | #153 |
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Currently at 152 posts, this is slowly becoming another Worthy Oil Thread
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Sure, if you boroscope the engine there may be some carbon on the valves but the impact, if any, is questionable. Also, even those with catch-cans installed are quick to say that it only delays build up carbon, it does not prevent it. Here are some examples, high mileage DI engines with little if any impact on performance:Mazda skyactiv series and Honda L (1.5t) engine. I would only add a catch can if my powertrain warranty was already voided with other engine modifications.
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