Thanks for adding that in. The LSPI resulted in the reduction of the Calcium (a detergent) in the oil.
I would stick with the TOYOTA recommended SN grade oil and stay away from SP grade oils unless they are backwards compatible with SN and SL oils. SN+ oil was an interim grade oil while SP was...
Thanks for adding that in. The LSPI resulted in the reduction of the Calcium (a detergent) in the oil.
I would stick with the TOYOTA recommended SN grade oil and stay away from SP grade oils unless they are backwards compatible with SN and SL oils. SN+ oil was an interim grade oil while SP was...
Quite Good! I have expanded on your thoughts
1. I choose the brand because they have tons of R&D.
2. Like my blood the fluid of life, the engine runs well with this oil. There are no vibrations, unexpected mechanical sounds, or leaks.
3. The oil weight and additive package cushions the bearings...
I am for technical information and sharing. Saying nasty words or posting stupid pictures isn’t contributing!
Are you wanting to control what I post and the questions i ask.
How is asking questions and sharing thoughts acting like a spoiled child or know it all. If I knew it all I wouldn’t be...
Valvoline European 5W-30 SN rated
Why?
1. Valvoline has spent billions+ in R&D developing engine oils.
2. The additive package anti wear additives are abundant and suitable for spirited driving.
3. There is no Moly in the oil. Not sure why, but BMW’s don’t like the MO which is a friction...
Actually not a bad start.
1. I like the oil it’s a name brand with tons of R&D.
2. The engine likes the oil as there are no vibrations or unexpected mechanical sounds throughout the rpm range.
3. Little to no oil consumption over xxx miles
4. The heavier weight and additive package is adequate...
Maybe if there were some contributing intellectual thoughts and team discussions there wouldn’t be a need to keep visiting the topic. As a retired Principal Engineer and Project Manger most of the posters here wouldn’t make a year with me. Give me 5 why’s, why your using the engine oil in your car?