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Old 05-02-2014, 03:21 PM   #93
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Originally Posted by AZP Installs View Post
The follow up from Motul's tech department is that the additive packs are not compliant with any of the required ratings API, ILLSAC or ACEA.
This was already covered gpshumway above, and I usually mention it as well when people bring it up.

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Originally Posted by gpshumway
Motul 300V is targeted toward track use, so it's great for high temperatures but won't do long drain intervals. It also doesn't carry any API certification so it could present warranty problems.
The same goes for all Red Line oil and Amsoil's Signature Series. No API, ILSAC, or ACEA certifications. Most people say you can't run 300V on the street because it doesn't have any detergents, which is what I thought you meant.

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So unlike all the other resellers out there who would sell anything that makes them a profit, I actually value my customers loyalty and value the fact they work hard for their money just like me and won't oversell them on things they don't need.
Oh snap!

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