ENEOS oil: power adder or snake oil?

[jhaan_dude]

btw gm synchromesh and amsoil syncromesh are the same thing if anyone was wondering :)

[Kracka]

GM Synchromesh should not be used in Mitsu (or most) manual transmissions! It sheers incredibly easy and although it may feel nice it is not protecting your components.

[v8klla]

From blackstone:
For eneos 0w-50
Aluminum:1
Chromium:0
Iron:1
Copper:0
Lead:0
Tin:0
Molybdenum:42
Nickel:0
Manganese:0
Silver:0
Titanium:0
Potassium:2
Boron:59
Silicon:3
Sodium:7
Calcium:1811
Magnesium:20
Phosphorus:662
Zinc:790
Barium:0

SuS @210*F: 85.2
Flashpoint *F: 425
TBN: 8.5

8.5 is pretty respectable from what I hear?

[Kracka]

Do you have more info regarding this analysis? The numbers above make it look like its unused oil...is this correct? We all know its good oil initially, but durability is the real question :)

TBN basically just says how much active additive package is left in the oil (simply, how much life the oil has left). I would consider 8.5 to be normal for a new gasoline-engine oil.

[v8klla]

Yeah I think that was new, snagged it from MNsubaru lol

[Kracka]

Yeah I think that was new, snagged it from MNsubaru lol

Its nice to know what we are starting with, now lets see how the stuff holds up to some abuse!

[gofastman]

btw gm synchromesh and amsoil syncromesh are the same thing if anyone was wondering :)
I don't buy that for a second, evidence please.

[Kracka]

I don't buy that for a second, evidence please.

I also highly doubt its true, but either way, both are bad choices for a Mitsu tranny.

[jhaan_dude]

i work for a express lube that buys from kath oil, and kath says when people order gm syncromesh, they send them a bucket of amsoil synchromesh with a gm wrapper, because thats what gm uses!!!

just ask a gm dealership...the only thing they actually market that amsoil cannot touch is the auto trak II automatic 4 wheel drive fluid!!!

but thank for the info about it...what would you all recommend???

[Kracka]

IMO, nothing beats the 2 quarts Redline MT-90/1 quart Redline MTL mix for a Mitsu tranny.