gmookher said:We want A3 B3 ONLY
Not true.
You can use oils that do not say A3/B3 on the bottle that will perform just as well or better.
gmookher said:We want A3 B3 ONLY
Jupiter Rover said:Not true.
You can use oils that do not say A3/B3 on the bottle that will perform just as well or better.
It's cool if you are into oil. But don't pretend to be a Tribologist.gmookher said:oh yeah? name some that have hths better than 3.5? which flavors and what are there acea ratings?
I buy total quartz...and I know why...
gmookher said:No I dont know squat about the testing or the certs, but I do know that the CERT for ACEA A3 B3 requires HT/HS better than 3.5, so its a simple yardstick, and yes, I have found oil at walmart that meets this spec, but it was like one or two flavors, and alot of looking at each bottle. I think it was a mobil1 product that had it right on the front label too.
and I thank you for a list of oils that do not meet the certs but are ok to use in the rover v8..
very helpful..
I will add tho that Keeping Total in my garage means I can use the same oil the Saab, Audi, Rover and Z car. The oil meets just about every spec, car dealer requirement out there incl Benz, Audi, porsche who are the toughest.
I'm a layperson, not a chemical engineer. The local BMW shop sells it, no not cheap but round the corner too...theres someone by you who carries it too.
I agree there are cheaper oils that work. But its like shocks or tires, use what you want to make you or your rig "feel better"
Try it if you want or get a chance, ya might like it. I think its worth it.. I had something done under warranty, the dealer did an oil change, I came home and dumped it. Car had no pep, felt sluggish, just didnt have the juice. I dunno if its the additives or what, but the shit is good.
I can say the same thing about AGIP, which I cant seem to find here around Seattle, but back east all the Alfa and Porsche shops had it. Again, I felt it was slicker oil..based on my butt-dyno. You may know better...Elf Excellium NF 5W40. Now re-labeled "Total Quartz 9000".
Chris-St Louis said:Both great students!
flyfisher11 said:FWIW I have always used Amsoil in my Rover and since they came out with it the Amsoil 5w40 European. After reading all this and checking the specs, last oil change I tried Mobil 1 0w40 European. My truck never made any clattering upon start up with the Amsoil. If my truck sits for a few days, which it does it's mostly a trail rig, upon starting I get clattering right at start up. It sounds like my lifters have leaked down and they are pumping back up. I am switching back to Amsoil.
Cheers,
Mike
kennith said:Well, I needed an oil change today for a trip. Bad planning prevented me from ordering the stuff ahead of time (and I ain't using my reserve), so I searched around town and found the last case of Amsoil left. It was the 5W40 European spec. After a quick chat with the people at Cape Fear, just to be on the safe side, I bought it.
The Disco is now running on the stuff, and seems to be doing so quite nicely. We will see how it turns out.
Cheers,
Kennith
I just wasted so much time on youtube.rover4x4 said: