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13-01-2024, 05:04 PM
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Not sure if its just me, but have noticed recently that some oil labelling can be diffult to identify full vs semi syn.
Looking at the 10w30 oils, for example: Valvoline Engine Armour range. Listed with "Synthethic Technology", but there is nothing on the front label that says Full or Semi Syn, and its not until you read the "tech spec" on supercheap's website that it states "Semi Syn". https://www.valvolineglobal.com/en-a...nology-10w-30/ And Gulf Western 10w30 Premium Energy, listed as "Synthethic High Performance", although this bottle's label does state "Semi Syn". https://ampolsorell.com.au/product/g...ergy-10w30-6l/ But Gulf Western's other 10w30 Premium Energy, different looking bottle, nowhere on the label does it state "full syn" or "semi syn". Read the TDS and MSDS and its not stated there. https://www.gulfwestern.com.au/produ...energy-10w-30/ The description of the two Gulf Western bottles are almost the same, but the first one is rated SN and second is SP. Is the second one full syn? Thats the one I see on retailer's shelves. Is there some way to confirm if an oil is full or semi syn if the label doesn't have it?
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14-01-2024, 11:47 AM
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The bottle colour used to signify mineral, semi or full. Becoming blurry now but.
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17-01-2024, 12:02 PM
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It is actually a bit of a technical storm.
See this page: https://penriteoil.com.au/knowledge-...-base-oils/999 The funny thing is though this has been through court cases and legal matters everywhere because GRPIII oils are not all made even. As in, some are more refined than others, but by definition all have the right to be called either full synthetic or synthetic interchangeably by law. |
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Engine oil labelling - Full Syn vs Semi Syn
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