J,
Of course, as valid as it is to argue the lack of a contamination parameter, I think the oil life monitor is essentially just set for an oil of the quality of Mobil 1. I do have to say that since ALL the M1 products now meet either ACEA A3 or A5 ratings, any viscosity would survive until the monitor says so. I wouldn't run an A1 or A2 rated oil using it, but then I won't even run an A5 rated oil in my turbocharged car. So while I do agree with your argument, I don't think the monitor's set for a specific viscosity.

Stephen,
I think you meant to say,
"The only difference between *[A5/B5]* and A3/B3 is the viscosity - specifically HTHS..."
since there are quite a few differences between A1/B1 & A3/B3. Also, don't forget about the slight fuel economy benefit of A5 over A3 (0.9%) as a result of that lower HT/HS viscosity (ie, "lower HT/HS protection").

I still recall reading somewhere that the base oil for the 0W-40 was different than that used for the xW-30s. If I can find it, I'll let you know.

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• Final word on oils, Bill S , Fri, 20 Dec 2002 13:34:40
  • Hey, I wished I'd posted this ---hahahaha, TG, Mon, 23 Dec 2002 17:24:41
  • Pragmatic answer from my dealer, Mike D, Mon, 23 Dec 2002 02:13:02
  • Re: Final word on oils, Bob T in Ct, Sun, 22 Dec 2002 02:24:38
  • No such thing as "final word on oils" on this BB n/m, DivrDon , Sat, 21 Dec 2002 17:09:50
  • Re: Amsoil to the rescue!!!, Mike, Sat, 21 Dec 2002 15:53:25
  • One word: PENNZOIL..., b.flippo, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 18:32:11
    • but Arnold Palmer swears by Quaker State n/m, Aero'ed, Sat, 21 Dec 2002 09:54:04
    • Finally, why spend more if don't have to? LOL n/m, Anders, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 18:52:32
  • them's fightin words! n/m, johnw, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 17:58:37
  • This assumes..., lowbar, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 17:06:09
    • Uh oh ... It seems I've caused ..., J, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 17:38:13
      • There once was a man with a shrink, Greg Netzner, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 19:23:03
      • Apolgy, Bill S , Fri, 20 Dec 2002 17:58:37
        • No worries ..., J, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 18:06:40
  • Do you think there is enough difference ..., J, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 16:23:11
    • 9-3SS is not all aluminum construction ---, Ian Glenday , Fri, 20 Dec 2002 18:56:44
    • all-aluminum construction means LESS friction and wear?, Aero'ed, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 17:46:00
      • Alright ... in my previous post, I misspoke ..., J, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 18:00:27
        • NINES Explains..., Stephen Goldberger, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 19:03:27
          • Re: NINES Explains..., Jason 0W-40, Sat, 21 Dec 2002 02:02:20
            • Dude ... do you EVER sleep?!? :-) n/m, J, Sat, 21 Dec 2002 02:05:19
              • will change my name to "Jason Insomniac" shortly-LOL-nm, Jason 0W-40, Sat, 21 Dec 2002 02:14:24
          • Is "Time for Service" indicator tuned for 0W-40 or ..., J, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 22:05:32
            • That's not the problem..., Stephen Goldberger, Sat, 21 Dec 2002 00:01:08
              • We're not letting you off that easily ..., J, Sun, 22 Dec 2002 15:51:00
                • Let's SEE just WHAT SAAB SAYS on this point, TG, Mon, 23 Dec 2002 17:39:56
                  • Thank you TG, although ..., J, Mon, 23 Dec 2002 22:29:15
                • Oil Monitor Parameters, Greg Netzner, Sun, 22 Dec 2002 19:54:51
                  • Thanks Greg ..., J, Sun, 22 Dec 2002 23:02:03
                    • More for J & Stephen, Greg Netzner, Mon, 23 Dec 2002 12:05:39 <-- Viewing This Message
                      • I'll try to wrap this up and put a bow on it., J, Mon, 23 Dec 2002 15:26:05
                        • The oil monitor spec is GM LL- A-025 for gas engines, TG, Mon, 23 Dec 2002 17:28:49
              • But I thought..., Greg Netzner, Sat, 21 Dec 2002 10:52:07
                • The Only Difference..., Stephen Goldberger, Sat, 21 Dec 2002 13:38:35
            • Man! You're just BEGGIN' for a fight!, Greg Netzner, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 23:28:00
  • Re: Final word on oils, Jason 0W-40, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 16:15:48
    • look @ mobil1.com I did, breeze, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 16:47:15
      • When I did it, it came up with wrong info, TG, Mon, 23 Dec 2002 17:23:06
      • You're talking to Mr. 0W-40! Mobil1.com specifies ..., J, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 17:00:34
  • I doubt it..., bRAD, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 14:08:55
    • Oh no, this will never be over, phred, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 14:17:27
      • Then again, if you have a C900..., Noel, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 15:09:41
        • Re: Then again, if you have a C900..., TG, Mon, 23 Dec 2002 17:30:48
        • That used to be the accepted wisdom, phred, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 16:44:08

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