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It is very good. Just check the certifications at the rear of the bottle and you will pity Nigerian motorists for the chemical that we are using as engine oils.

The results of the tests conducted on this sample meet the requirements of an API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Nigerian oil Suitable for Nothing SN are still producing oil for 2002 BMW.

What brand of car do you want to use the oil on? Valvoline synpower. I am supposed to investigate the local oil labels first. Why not try mobil 1 usa. It is just a twice in a year activity and it will take your engine to another level. Gazzuz and Autotrader 2 are selling good stuff.

Our investigations for today is that Total q9000 is sharing the similar oem approval with Forte synth and as suchthe Q9000 is not ok as they claimed. The Q9000 sold in France is not the same grade with the one sold in Nigeria. We will talk to them tomorrow to hear from them why we have low quality SN....

We have to do it otherwise Motorists will keep changing their engines. When I see Toyota Engines being changed, I ponder over the matter and realised that the owner must have been ignorant of the fluid it uses. We now concentrate on Forte oil 10000 synth. The oil claimed to have some OEM specifications

Performance Levels
SAE 5W/40
API SN/CF
ACEA A3/B4
MB 229.1 & 229.3
VW 502.00/505.00
BMW LL-01
GM-LL-B-025
Porsche A40
PSA B71 2296
Renault RN 0700 / RN 0710

We checked their VW motor oil list and they were nowhere to be found. The Lube Manager claimed that it was a company in the Netherlands that produces the oil for them and when I asked for the name, he declined and said that he will not give me the name. An oil sold to the general public?
For GM OEM specifications, we found another matter entirely.

GM Dexos 1
Designed with gasoline engines in mind GM Dexos 1 replaces the GM-LL-A-025, GM6094M and GM4718M specifications. This specification is usually recommended for GM vehicles built for the North American and Asian markets. Compared to ILSAC GF-5 it has stricter requirements regarding piston deposit formation, aeration, oxidation stability, wear, low-temperature pumpability and volatility.
GM Dexos 2
The GM Dexos 2 specification is meant to be the replacement for both GM-LL-A-025 (gasoline) and GM-LL-B-025 (diesel) specifications for the European market. Oils meeting GM Dexos 2 are required for vehicles manufactured from MY2011 onward but they are also backward compatible with older models. This specification is built on the ACEA C3 standard but also contains elements from the ILSAC GF-4 deposit formation test and low-temperature sludge build-up test.
Legacy Motor Oil Specifications

GM-LL-A-025
Special GM approval for long-life engine oil for gasoline engines. Viscosity is SAE 0W-30. Product meets ACEA A3/B3. Drain interval can be as long as 30 000 kms. Recommended for vehicles built before MY2011.
GM-LL-B-025
Special GM approval for long-life engine oil for diesel engines. Viscosity is SAE 5W-40. Product meets ACEA A3/B3/B4. Drain interval can be as long as 50 000 kms. Recommended for vehicles built before MY2011.

Forte 10000 Synth GM OEM GM-LL-B-025 [/b]is for diesel engines only. That means that you can use the oil for only GM diesel engines and not gasoline engines. Like we told the Lubes guy, it is better they put a caveat to those buying their oil informing them on which model of car engines their oil is suitable for. I have not seen any GM car that is diesel powered, maybe there is but it is very minimal in the country for the oil to be classified for use on GM diesel cars.
[b]MB 229.1 & 229.3
It is the minimum quality approval and not the energy conserving quality.
Porsche A40.
The oil is not on the list as we dont know the name of the producer in Europe. And the good thing about Porsche oils is that some of the approved oils are for some specific regions and only few passed the worldwide approval. Forte Synth 10000 is not on the list unless the lube manager provides us with the name, but for now, it is an SN, suitable for Nothing.

BMW Longlife ll 01
BMW BMW Oil Specifications

BMW Longlife-98 (BMW LL-98)
Special long-life engine oil, approved by BMW. Also meets ACEA A3/B3, API SJ/CD, EC SAE 5W-40. Usually required for BMWs manufactured before MY 2002. Obsolete since 2009.
BMW Longlife-01 (BMW LL-01)
Special BMW approval for fully synthetic long-life oil. Product meets ACEA A3/B3 and API: SJ/CD EC-II. Usually required for BMWs built after MY 2002. Can also be used where a BMW Longlife-98 oil is recommended.
BMW Longlife-01 FE (BMW LL-01 FE)
Fully synthetic long-life oil with fuel economy properties. Oils meeting this specifications must have a low HTHS viscosity to meet the manufacturer's fuel economy requirements. These oils are only suitable for the following engines: N1x, N2x, N54, N55, N63, N74.
BMW Longlife-04 (BMW LL-04)
Special BMW approval for fully synthetic long-life oil. Viscosities are SAE 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40. Usually required for BMWs equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF). Can also be used where a BMW Longlife-98 or BMW Longlife-01 oil is recommended.
BMW Longlife-12 (BMW LL-12)
Special motor oil for certain approved gasoline engines and the following diesel engines only: Nx7K1, Nx7U1, Nx7O1 from model year 2013. Not suitable for engines with 2 or 3 turbos.
For BMW, the longlife 01 is an API SJ specs and for cars built after 2002. Forte oil synth 10000. And according to the BMW specs, the oil must meet ACEA A3/B3. The local oil is ACEA A3/B4.
We are still investigating.....

Thanks. Mobil hxp, visco 2000. Total q5000 are all api sl and are ideal for cars from 2004 and before 2004, and they are not suitable for any engine made after 2004. I spoke with Mobil oil and asked them for their spec sheet and they were not helpful.We are still investigating...

We spoke to Standards Organisation of Nigeria yesterday about their label on Forte VStatic and they claim that their label is there because the product was registered and not tested. Forte is the one that claims the oil to be what it is. Forte oil Lube manager said that the fact that it is SG does not make the oil obsolete, that it can still be used by motorists whose vehicles are before 1993. I told them to either withdraw the product or put a caveat that this oil is not suitable for cars made after 1993. He said that is not possible. What he refused to understand is that even owners of cars made before 1993 use drum oil on their engines. He refused to disclose the name of the company who produces their 10000 synth abroad because all their OEM claims are not accurate. An oil sold publicly is being shielded from the public about its claims. We are still investigating.

While we are not digressing from our topic, we just want to inform motorists using the mineral oils that they should be careful about the oils their mecs use on their cars. This is a random search on the oils available in your local oil shop. Here are the API warning for such oils and please anyone with other oil labels should please put it up for motorists to see and run away from them. If we dont buy them, there will be no market for them.

The American Petroleum Institute has declared these oils obsolete.

SH Obsolete OBSOLETE: For 1996 and older automotive engines.
SG Obsolete CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1993. May not provide adequate protection against build-up of engine sludge, oxidation, or wear.
SF Obsolete CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1988. May not provide adequate protection against build-up of engine sludge.
SE Obsolete CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1979.
SD Obsolete CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1971. Use in more modern engines may cause unsatisfactory performance or equipment harm.
SC Obsolete CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1967. Use in more modern engines may cause unsatisfactory performance or equipment harm.
SB Obsolete CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1951. Use in more modern engines may cause unsatisfactory performance or equipment harm.

The current and previous API Service Categories are summarized in convenient charts. Vehicle owners should refer to their owner's manuals before consulting these charts. Oils may have more than one performance level. For automotive gasoline engines, the latest engine oil service category includes the performance properties of each earlier category. If an automotive owner's manual calls for an API SJ or SL oil, an API SM oil will provide full protection. For diesel engines, the latest category usually - but not always - includes the performance properties of an earlier category.

Service Category API CJ-4 describes oils for use in high-speed four-stroke cycle diesel engines designed to meet 2007 model year on-highway exhaust emission standards as well as for previous model years. These oils are especially effective at sustaining emission control system durability where particulate filters and other advanced aftertreatment systems are used. For more information on API CJ-4 including frequently asked questions, please visit www.apicj-4.org.


ILSAC
Gasoline
Diesel
Gasoline Engines
For automotive gasoline engines, the latest ILSAC standard or API Service Category includes the performance properties of each earlier category and can be used to service older engines where earlier category oils were recommended. (Follow your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations on oil performance levels)

Category

Status

Service

SN Current Introduced in October 2010, designed to provide improved high temperature deposit protection for pistons, more stringent sludge control, and seal compatibility. API SN with Resource Conserving matches ILSAC GF-5 by combining API SN performance with improved fuel economy, turbocharger protection, emission control system compatibility, and protection of engines operating on ethanol-containing fuels up to E85.
SM Current For 2010 and older automotive engines.
SL Current For 2004 and older automotive engines.
SJ Current For 2001 and older automotive engines.
[b]SH Obsolete OBSOLETE: For 1996 and older automotive engines.
SG Obsolete CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1993. May not provide adequate protection against build-up of engine sludge, oxidation, or wear.
SF Obsolete CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1988. May not provide adequate protection against build-up of engine sludge.
SE Obsolete CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1979.
SD Obsolete CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1971. Use in more modern engines may cause unsatisfactory performance or equipment harm.
SC Obsolete CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1967. Use in more modern engines may cause unsatisfactory performance or equipment harm.
SB Obsolete CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1951. Use in more modern engines may cause unsatisfactory performance or equipment harm.
SA Obsolete CAUTION: Contains no additives. Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1930. Use in modern engines may cause unsatisfactory performance or equipment harm.[/b]

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Wolfhead global synthetic or syngard global synthetic. Both are available

We have received the report for FORTE 10000 synth, Forte oil synthetic flagship. According to the group, the oil is imported, wholly packaged in gallons from the European oil producer. We were not able to confirm if it is BP that supplies the oil to FORTE but we know that British Petroleum produces Castrol oil, the wonderful oil that does wonders to your engines. But before then, we need to analyze all the OEM claims that the local oil labels paste on their gallons.
[b]MB 229.1 & 229.3[/b
Almost all local oil labels claims that their oils meets this specification. What does it mean? Here we go to http://www.oilspecifications.org/mercedes_mb.php and read what they mean by the specs.

MB Mercedes Oil Specifications

The name of the MB specifications derives from the Mercedes Bluebook scheme, divided by numbered paragraphs and pages. It is used by dealers to identify the products certified by the manufacturer and their correct application on the engines.

MB 226.5
This specification is required for Mercedes vehicles with gasoline engines supplied by the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Specification requirements are similar to MB 229.5.
MB 226.51
This specification is based on RN0720 and is recommended for Mercedes vehicles with DPF fitted diesel engines supplied by Renault. Oils meeting this specification have very good thermal stability and after treatment compatibility.
MB 229.1
For petrol and diesel engines. Minimum quality required ACEA A2/B2 with additional limits on engine.
MB 229.3
For petrol and diesel engines. Minimum quality required ACEA A3 / B3 / B4 and MB 229.1. It can only certify 0/ 5 W-x oils.
MB 229.31
Multigrade, low SAPS engine oil, advised for both diesel and petrol engines of Mercedes Benz, Smart and Chrysler. Only low viscosity engine oils which can realize a 1,0% saving on used fuel in the M111 Fuel economy test (CEC L-54-T-96) can get this approval. In this test the fuel savings are compared to the performance of the Reference oil RL 191 (SAE 15W-40).
MB 229.5
MB sheet for energy conserving oils for certain car and van engines. Approved oils must meet ACEA A3, B3 and B4 specification and some additional demands by Daimler Chrysler AG. Oil must be on the approval list.
MB 229.51
Low SAPS Long Life engine oil for diesel engines with particle filter meeting emission EU-4 -> standards.
MB 229.52
Oils meeting this specifications must have lower ash content, at least 1% better fuel economy compared to the requirements of MB 229.31 and MB 229.51 and better oxidation stability for biofuel compatibility. Can also be used where an MB 229.31 or an MB 229.51 oil is required. Just like MB 229.5 and MB 229.51 this spec requires a long life oil.

The bolded is what almost all local oil labels claims that their oil is good for. My question is this why will these manufacturers of the local synthetic oils choose the European formula over the American standard oil knowing fully well that 80% of the vehicles in the country are from North American since 2000 when the US policy changed on used cars leaving America. Why are they going for the minimum quality? Will the owner of a Mercedes Benz car gladly use our local oil labels?

VW 502.00/505.00. http://www.my-gti.com/2534/volkswagen-oil-standard-502-00-505-00-approved-oils
No Local oil label is on the list except the Mobil 1 group.

Acura is Unleaded Premium fuel only while Honda Pilot uses Regular Unleaded fuel. From this point, you can understand what you should be expecting. As you rightly know, Acura has tranny issues and it is mostly caused using the wrong fuel which makes the ECU to reduce the performance of the car to compensate for the low octane and then anything goes, poor fuel economy, oxygen sensors, coils, injectors......

You are not far from the truth but it is wrong. If your tyre is overinflated, the first sign is that the tyre will have a swollen sidewall whenever there is any impact with a kerb or pothole. The major reason for burst tyres in Nigeria is fitting winter and lower temperature tyres on our vehicles. Even the speed rating index is also another factor. Ocholi's jeep was fitted with a T rating which is also temperature b and on a hot sunny days is very suicidal.

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You are right about that. Super Visco and OandoXL are good but from available research, these oils turn to gel within two months and less than 3000 miles. When I said, we choose TOTAL Q9000, it means that it conforms to its claims as a good synthetic oil for its own category and the ACEA certifications which it claims to have, is ideal and suitable for all types of Engines. We want to know why we are going foreign in our choice of Engine oils and I am the No 1 culprit because the cars that I currently work on, which like you stated, are North American Cars and they require Castrol and we feel there must be an alternative to Castrol oil when servicing AUDIs, BMWs, LAND ROVERs amongst our local oil labels so that we don't destroy our engines in the name of buy made in Nigeria products. TOTAL Q9000's claims have been verified but we dont know if it has the General Motors 2 Dexos certification. We will get that information from their Lube Engineers soon. We are moving to FORTE 10000 Synth and while awaiting the specs sheet from them, we can take your comments on your experience using TOTAL Q9000 on your engines.

QUARTZ 9000 5W40




The highest specification fully synthetic technology lubricant, recommended for all supercharged or naturally aspirated diesels in cars and light vans. Suitable for all types of service (urban, or on the highway or motorway) especially in very severe conditions.

Ensures outstanding engine longevity
Provides for extra long intervals between oil changes
Develops performance and power
Facilitates ignition in very cold weather and maintains protection of the parts even at high temperature
Designed for highest-performing engine technologies developed by all manufacturers
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

ACEA A3/B4
API SN/CF

OEM’s approvals

PSA B71 2296
VW 502.00/505.00
BMW LL-01
MB 229.3
PORSCHE A40
A/B : gasoline and diesel engine oils
A1/B1
Stable, stay in grade oil intended for use at extended drain intervals in gasoline engines and car & light van diesel engines specifically designed to be capable of using low friction low viscosity oils with a high
temperature / high shear rateviscosity of 2.6mPa*s for xW/20 and 2.9to 3.5 mPa.sfor all other viscosity grades.. These oils are unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult owner manual or handbook if in doubt.

A3/B3
Stable, stay -in-grade oil intended for use in high performance gasoline engines and car &light van diesel engines and/or for extended drain intervals where specified by the engine manufacturer, and/or for year
-round use of low viscosity oils, and/or for severe operating conditions as defined by the engine manufacturer.
A3/B4
Stable, stay in-grade oil intended for use in high performance gasoline and direct injection diesel engines, but also suitable for applications described under A3/B3.
A5/B5
Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use at extended drain intervals in high performance gasoline
engines and car & light van diesel engines designed to be capable of using low friction low viscosity oils with a High temperature / High shearrate (HTHS)viscosity of 2.9 to 3.5 mPa.s. These oils are unsuitable or use in some engines. Consult owner manual or handbook if in doubt

We have chosen TOTAL energy Q9000 which, from the ACEA sequence is A3/B4 which is suitable for all engines and from my past activities with the oil, it is suitable for vehicles that requires SN/CF and ACEA A3/B4.

When you don't know the cost of Mobil1 and you were conveniently ignored, how will you understand Serious issues?

NnamdiMG:
You can use TOTAL FLUIDE AT42...Same as Oando Dextron 3 but better
I've used both on my BVA_AL4 Peugeot 407 transmission successfully.

Total dexron 111 on a 407? Hmm. Even on a 406, it is not recommended. But it is better than Oando d111. Mobil atf is also ideal for your toyota. It is the only d11e in the country

We have heard of how good engine oils produced by our local lubricants companies are and we are still wondering why are motorists going for foreign produced synthetic oils when there are good oils produced locally by our local manufacturers. Why is there no trust for these local oils, that we are even prepared to buy engine oils made by Turkish Companies than patronise the Mobil, Oando, Forte, Total, Conoil and MRS. Who certifies these brands in Nigeria?
According to ACEA, those oil labels claiming ACEA certification are self certified and that most oil label are unsuitable for some engines.
http://www.acea.be/industry-topics/tag/category/lubricants

[b]High quality lubricants are necessary to ensure the reliability of modern high-tech engines.

In order for motor vehicles to function correctly they require high quality oils and lubricants. Differently performing oils are required in different circumstances and climatic conditions.

There are minimum standards for oils that are given in the ACEA European Oil Sequences.

The ACEA European Oil Sequences 2012 define the minimum quality level of service-fill oils that ACEA members demand for using these oils in their vehicles.

Oil and lubricant producers can register and self-certify their products (see page 3 of the Oil Sequences document) in order to make claims that the oil(s) meet the ACEA requirements.

ACEA encourages oil suppliers to register their products on this page (see “ACEA Engine Oil Registration” link) so we can better trace who is making ACEA claims and where those oils are being marketed.

ACEA does not certify oils, nor license, nor register, compliance certificates. Oil manufacturers are themselves responsible for carrying out all oil testing and evaluation according to recognised engine lubricant industry standards and practices. In particular the ACEA European Oil Sequences refer to many standard CEC tests.

Oil manufacturers are also responsible and liable for all claims made that their products meet the ACEA Oil Sequences. [/b]\

[[b]b][/b]ACEA Engine Oil Registration
Registration of Engine Oils with ACEA Performance Claims

Oil Companies may use claims against the ACEA Oil Sequences on a self-certification basis.

Engine Oils claiming any of the ACEA oil sequences should be registered as soon as possible after their launch into the market.

ACEA encourages oil marketers wishing to use the ACEA claims to register new products on this website. Only publicly domain information will be asked for during registration. Some information is mandatory and some are optional. ACEA strongly encourages the author to complete them as well. Once registered, no further changes are possible. Registrations can be declared obsolete by the author. If claims are no longer needed, oil companies are asked to declare them obsolete. If claims are continued to be used after three years, re-registration is needed. After registration, the author has access to all of the registrations they completed at any time.


Disclaimer
All data was registered by the oil marketer. ACEA is not responsible for the quality of registered engine oils nor for the truth of any claims being made by any (oil) marketer. Therefor ACEA is not responsible for any complaints resulting from registered or unregistered products. The registration is volontary and serves only as an information for ACEA. ACEA does not approve engine oils as this is not an approval system. It is not the task of ACEA to verify the truth or the correctness of any entries or the compatibility of legal requirements of any data entered. However if ACEA notices that legal requirements are hurt ACEA reserves the right to make changes or to delete data. Otherwise ACEA will not change or delete data in part or as a whole. In case the owner of the claims listed in this view decides to publish this view he is the publisher and fully responsible of all contents, not ACEA.[/b]
We are also told that some oils with ACEA C certifications are unsuitable for some engines and then the oil manufacturer will claim that their engine oil is very suitable for all modern engines, petrol and Diesel with DPF and turbo charged engines from 2010 upwards.

ACEA C1 Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use as catalyst compatible oil in vehicles with DPF and TWC in high performance car and light van diesel and gasoline engines requiring low friction, low viscosity, low SAPS oils with a minimum HTHS viscosity of 2.9 mPa.s. These oils will increase the DPF and TWC life and maintain the vehicles fuel economy. Warning: these oils have the lowest SAPS limits and are unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult owner manual or handbook if in doubt.
ACEA C2 Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use as catalyst compatible oil in vehicles with DPF and TWC in high performance car and light van diesel and gasoline engines designed to be capable of using low friction, low viscosity oils with a minimum HTHS viscosity of 2.9mPa.s. These oils will increase the DPF and TWC life and maintain the vehicles fuel economy. Warning: these oils are unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult owner manual or handbook if in doubt.
ACEA C3 Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use as catalyst compatible oil in vehicles with DPF and TWC in high performance car and light van diesel and gasoline engines, with a minimum HTHS viscosity of 3.5mPa.s. These oils will increase the DPF and TWC life. Warning: these oils are unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult owner manual or handbook if in doubt.
ACEA C4 Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use as catalyst compatible oil in vehicles with DPF and TWC in high performance car and light van diesel and gasoline engines requiring low SAPS oil with a minimum HTHS viscosity of 3.5mPa.s. These oils will increase the DPF and TWC life. Warning: these oils are unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult owner manual or handbook if in doubt.

Are we safe?

My guy, I am asking for your opinion on what is the ideal fluid change interval on automatic transmissions

I knew about Duramax a long time ago. There was this lady that works with you, Kemi who was told to send me the certifications of the full synthetic and she sent the synthetic blend to me. Like you rightly claimed, any oil that is not certified by these bodies is not good but there is an independent body that verifies the claims of these lube manufacturers. Can you believe the certification of Standards Organisation of Nigeria on Oando Oleum Syn? Does SON have a laboratory for testing such lubricants? If the Duramax full synthetic is good, the PQIA would have done its own analysis and certified it. Unless you are telling us that the PQIA is not recognised and you will find out even the producers of duramax are actively involved in supporting the institute. Why is the full synthetic of duramax not certified by PQIA? With all the ilsac 5,SN, no dexos or 1 dexos, they only certified the synthetic blend as conforming to the claims they made. Like I stated earlier on, Duramax synthetic does not have the properties that Mobil 1 USA and Castrol has that reduces engine noise and lower rpms. I just discovered that Penzoil is being sold in Nigeria and it is good news to my clients' engines. Try and sell the synthetic blend and then you can point to many organisations that have certified the oil.

My vehicle says lifetime oil but I change my trans fluid every year and it serves me well and I am asking your opinion on which is the best time interval for transmission fluid change. Your ATF product is good but if you tell someone that 2 to 3 years is ideal for fluid change, then you need to do more research in order to be able to sell your oil professionally.

Some manufacturers specifies that the transmission fluid should be flushed and changed between 24,000 miles and 36,000 miles, which translates to every 2 to 3 years.

What interval do you recommend and which of the manufacturers recommends these interval when they claim that their oils in the tranny are lifetime oil, even WS of Toyota.

Like I said earlier, the only engine oil from your stable that was certified by PQIA is the Duramax synthetic blend, and not your full synthetic which you are promoting here in Nigeria.

The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) is an independent resource for information and insights on the quality of lubricants in the marketplace. Our mission is to serve the consumer of lubricants by randomly sampling and independently testing lubricants taken from the field. Test results are posted along with the brand names on the PQIA website. This webpage provides an analysis on the brand detailed below.
http://www.pqiadata.org/DuraMax5W30.html

The following are the test results for the sample examined.

DuraMAX Liquid Armor
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend
Product: DuraMAX Liquid Armor
Viscosity Grade: SAE 5W-30
Labeling: API SN/ ILSAC GF-5
"Powered by: RelaDyne", Blue Ash, OH
Purchased at: Richmond, IN


Date of purchase: 4/5/2015

Website(s): www.reladyne.com
Test Results and Assessment:
The results of the tests conducted on this sample meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grade listed on the product label, and are consistent with the listed API Service Categories.

Toyota type t iv. It is every where.

As you can see, the oil is dexos 1 certified. That means there are certain model of GM brand that the oil cannot be used on. The current dexos 2 is pasted on the cans of mobil 1 usa and Castrol edge. Any oil can be SN but it is suitable for Nothing. On the american petroleum quality institute, duramax synthetic blend is what is certified as meeting the specification of a synthetic blend but not duramax full synthetic . It has not been certified even though the producer of duramax is a full supporter of the institute. Continue selling for the time being, when we have cleansed the local market, then we shall focus on the foreign brands. Milemaster is rated for its claims, duramax synthetic blend is also rated. Coastal oil is rated too. If duramax been limited on General motors cars, how will it work well on a range,bmw and benz brands?

Duramax synthetic blend is what is certified by the american petroleum quality institute and not the duramax synthetic. I have used the oil on some occasions but it does not excite the engine the way mobil 1 usa or castrol edge usa does. But your global atf is good. We will soon begin a war against substandard oil and we are begining with our local oil companies and then to foreign oils especially those with the so called ACEA certifications as we just learnt that lub companies certify themselves claiming what they are not. Motorists beware of oils in sheep clothing, they are ravenous wolves destroying your engines and make life miserable. #enough of yeye oil#

You may be right or I may be right also. The only thing I did to revive my car was to clean the plugs, flush out the oil and remove the catalyst and then I used Total 4x4 and it was okay. My spending seven days on the road was caused by the heavy oil that even the oil producer was surprised that I used that oil formula on my range rover. They later introduced the synthetic oil to me. I hope you have a direct link with the oil companies or else they will be agonizing on your behalf that you are using their oil to destroy people's engines.If your car says use 5w30, for your peace of mind, use 5 w 30 but it is not all 5 w 30 that are 5w30. The range rover that you used the oil on, I guess it is still on the road or in my workshop for engine revival?

If anyone is selling oil and it has not been certified by American quality pertroleum institute, ignore it. Just google the institute, and if the oil is not there, run from the oil no matter the packaging.

I once used Oando sm 20w 50 on my range rover sport and i travelled to Abuja and I spent 7 days on the road. The oil destroyed my catalyst and plugs were soaked and my fan belt pulled out and when I complained to Oando, they blamed me for using the sm instead of synthetic. Op, I wish you could give us the model of cars that you use heavy oils on. Sl grade of oil are for cars before 2005. Using heavy oils on a range rover is a recipe for Engine damage. I cant for useless gain use 20w50 on even a 2005 corrola talkless of using it on a 2004 bmw. Your thesis is not accurate. I have invested a lot of money buying Mobil1 Usa and Castrol edge Usa 5w30 and I have seen the difference. And there is nothing like Briscoe parts, it is a kazeem terminology.

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