DEXOS 2 is avail from Vauxhall/Chevrolet Dealers." And so folks, it looks as though GM are now telling us to use Dexos 2 as service fill. I returned my £50 a gallon Mobil 1 and bought some genuine GM Dexos 2 5W-30 from my local GM dealer. It seems to meet most of the grades of the Mobil 1 0W-40 but additionally it has the all important GM Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 Advanced Synthetic Engine Oil Mobil 1™ ESP 0W-40 is an advanced synthetic engine oil designed to help provide exceptional cleaning power, wear protection and overall performance. Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 has been expertly engineered to help prolong the life and maintain the efficiency of emission systems in both diesel and gasoline powered automobiles. Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 meets or exceeds the requirements of many leading industry and car manufacturers' standards required for newer modern diesel and gasoline powered passenger car engines. Features and Benefits Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 is made with a proprietary blend of leading edge components formulated to be fully compatible with the latest Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF's) and Gasoline Catalytic Converters (CAT's). Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 has been designed to help deliver outstanding performance and protection in conjunction with potential fuel economy benefits. Key features and potential benefits include: Features Advantages and Potential Benefits Low Ash Content Helps to reduce particulate build up in Diesel Particulate Filters Low Sulphur and Phosphorous content Helps to reduce poisoning of Gasoline Catalytic Converters Active cleaning agents Helps to reduce deposits and sludge build-up to enable long and clean engine life Outstanding thermal and oxidation stability Helps to reduce oil aging allowing extended drain interval protection Low oil consumption Less hydrocarbon pollution Enhanced frictional properties Potentially aids fuel economy Excellent low temperature capabilities Quick cold weather starting and ultra fast protection Helps to extend engine life Applications Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 is recommended for all types of modern automobile engines, especially the high-performance gasoline and diesel engines found in the latest passenger cars, SUVs and light vans. Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 has the General Motors Service Fill dexos2™ approval, which is required for all 2010 new GM/Opel/Vauxhall/Chevrolet Diesel and Gasoline models. GM/Opel have advised that dexos2™ specification is backward compatible to older GM/Opel specifications (GM-LL-A-025 and GM-LL-B-025). The majority of GM/Opel/Vauxhall/Chevrolet Diesel and Gasoline vehicles can use dexos2™ lubricants. Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 is especially suitable for extreme conditions, where conventional oil often may not perform It is not recommended for 2-Cycle or aviation engines, unless specifically approved by the manufacturer. Specifications and Approvals This product has the following builder approvals: GM dexos2 MB-Approval MB-Approval This product is recommended by ExxonMobil for use in applications requiring: API CF GM-LL-A-025 GM-LL-B-025 This product meets or exceeds the requirements of: ACEA C3 API SM FIAT Properties and Specifications Property Grade SAE 0W-40 Ash, Sulfated, mass%, ASTM D874 Density @ 15 C, g/ml, ASTM D4052 Flash Point, Cleveland Open Cup, °C, ASTM D92 234 Hi-Temp Hi-Shear Viscosity @ 150 C 1x10(6) sec(-1), ASTM D4683 Kinematic Viscosity @ 100 C, mm2/s, ASTM D445 Kinematic Viscosity @ 40 C, mm2/s, ASTM D445 73 Mini-Rotary Viscometer, Apparent Viscosity, -40 C, ASTM D4684 26400 Phosphorus, mass%, ASTM D4951 Total Base Number, mgKOH/g, ASTM D2896 Viscosity Index, ASTM D2270 176 Health and safety Health and Safety recommendations for this product can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) @ Mobil 1 ESP X3 0W-40 is made with a proprietary blend of leading edge components formulated to be fully compatible with the latest Gasoline Particulate filters (GPF's). Mobil 1 ESP X3 0W-40 has been designed to help deliver outstanding performance and protection in conjunction with advanced fuel economy benefits. Key features and potential benefits include: **Based on industry and OEM standard Mobil 1 ESP X2 0W-20 motor oil is recommended for the new high-performance gasoline and diesel engines in emerging European vehicles that require SAE 0W-20 viscosity grades. Mobil 1 ESP X2 0W-20 motor oil is our latest technology combining durability and protection with a low-viscosity, low-friction motor oil designed in cooperation with key
Dexos R can be used in place of dexos 2 in all GM high-performance gasoline engines. Corvette owners will be instructed to use dexos R licensed engine oils. Which GM engines will be factory filled with this?
Synthetic Motor Oil Euro-Series 5W-30 Quart. Manufacturer's Defect Warranty. Viscosity Index: 161. Fuel Type: Diesel, Gasoline. GM Dexos (TM) Compatible: Yes. Motor oil, or engine oil, not only lubricates the internal parts of the engine in your Volkswagen Beetle, but also cools and cleans the engine using special additives and detergents. And in looking at all of the technical data, it looks on paper like the 5w30 ESP might be a better choice than the 0w40 ESP. For instance, the HTHS of the 5w30 is higher (3.58 vs 3.53) Sulfated ash on the 5w30 is listed at 0.6, the 0w40 is listed as 0.8. And the flashpoint of the 5w30 is also higher, at 254C vs 234C for the 0w40. . 22 175 259 258 195 346 263 356

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