Correct oil Brand

[ediserap]

Hi Expert Gurus,

I'm new to the group and live in Canada. I have a question; I need your help determining the type of engine oil for my GV80 3.5L
According to the owner's manual, it requires 0W-30 with API SN plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6. I have read that API SN Plus is an interim, supplemental specification designed to provide additional protection against Low-Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI) in turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (TGDI) engines. I looked for all the description labels for Penzoil, Quaker State, and Castrol oil, but they all don't have the API SN Plus, except for MOBIL 1 Advance Fuel Economy Fully Synthetic.
Is it safe to use Mobil 1, or should I follow the recommended oil in the owner's manual, which is the Quaker State, even though there is no API SN PLUS?

 

[BillZ]

Hi Expert Gurus,

I'm new to the group and live in Canada. I have a question; I need your help determining the type of engine oil for my GV80 3.5L
According to the owner's manual, it requires 0W-30 with API SN plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6. I have read that API SN Plus is an interim, supplemental specification designed to provide additional protection against Low-Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI) in turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (TGDI) engines. I looked for all the description labels for Penzoil, Quaker State, and Castrol oil, but they all don't have the API SN Plus, except for MOBIL 1 Advance Fuel Economy Fully Synthetic.Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-30
Is it safe to use Mobil 1, or should I follow the recommended oil in the owner's manual, which is the Quaker State, even though there is no API SN PLUS?

It is my understanding that the newest standard GF-6A oils are backward compatible with GF-6 oils and have replaced or will be replacing them. So any 0W-30 oil marked with the GF-6A logo should be acceptable. That includes Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-30.

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