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There aren't any identifiers on the bottle that I could call Idemitsu with. The SOA part numbers and API SM are all the same.
The only thing I notced is the older bottle said : when the newer said : |
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The bottom of the jug? Or you could just ask why some uoa's of the SM oil show high moly and some do not? Any jug made after September 30, 2011 (I believe that's the correct date) and receive the API Starburst (second picture), must meet API SN specs. When it first came out, the Subaru oil did not even have API or ILSAC stamps on it at all. I guess they just rushed it through.
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I looked at every inch of the bottle....except the bottom. I'll see if anything is printed on it after work.
Both bottles had the API Service SM label printed on the back, just the front was different. So from what I understand the first bottle is probably the older SM and the second would be the newer SM that meets SN? And when it boils down to it the car is fine with either. I may have noticed a difference in startup and idle noise between the high moly and the high boron. I just assumed it was because I ran the oil to 7900 miles or the fact that it is winter. Or it's all in my head |
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Batch code number are not part of label printing. They may be laser etched into the paper label or ink jet printed somewhere on the plastic bottle or label. They are required as part of API /ILSAC licensing. It is not unusual to be a code that only can be deciphered by the manufacturer.
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I've added moly to oil before (LubroMoly MoS2), but the subjective difference wasn't the same as the soluble moly in an ester based oil like Red Line or Motul 300V. If you really want it, just go to a Mazda dealer and ask for their new Idemitsu made High Moly 0W-20 GF5 (which is a contradiction of Idemitsu's email where they advised they're reducing moly for GF5!). http://www.oilchangekits.com/automob...hange-kit.html Oil formulations are changing all the time. Use Mobil1 0W-20 and you could be using the new tri-nuclear moly which has better performance levels than the old stuff, but in much lower doses. http://www.infineum.com/Documents/Cr...ogy%202009.pdf -Dennis |
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Interesting, thanks for posting those numbers. Might look into it for myself as well.
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23k and still climbing, next oil change is coming fast.
on a side note: swapped out the tranny and diff fluid at 20k. Tranny fluid looked golden still with almost nothing on the magnet. Diff fluid looked brown, burnt-ish with plenty of metal slush on the magnet. I'd say swap them at or before 20k. Not motor related but still about oil changes so almost thread related. |
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The link below had a special for Idemitsu 0w20 for $16.95 with free shipping after with orders after $50. I'm looking to stock up, @bluesubie is this the high moly version similar to the Mazda spec?
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Just checked your Web site. It actually States it's $21.57 per gallon and if you order more than 2 gallons you get free shipping. Since it comes to 3.7 liters per gallon you're getting 11 liters when you order 3 gallons. So that comes to $5.83 per liter. I'm not familiar with this oil and it's going price. Is that a good deal? Someone please chime in here.
Did the sale end? If it was on sake for $15 it would be an even better deal.
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Thanks I'll keep my eye open for the next deal.
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