MB-Approval 229.52 / 226.5 Oils : New 8100 X-CESS 5W40 GEN 2 AND X-CLEAN 5W40 GEN2
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Motul is happy to announce that the "gen2" versions of both 8100 X-cess 5W40 and 8100 X-clean 5W40 have started to ship to distributors and should arrive at most online retailers and dealers this summer.
This enhanced formula improves oil stability and is updated to meet the latest requirements for all vehicles requiring an MB-Approval 229.5, 226.5, or 229.52 (X-clean only). 8100 X-cess gen2 is a Full-SAPS oil, approved for 229.5 / 226.5 while 8100 X-clean gen2 is a Mid-SAPS product, approved for 229.52 / 226.5.
Full details on the launch can be found here: INTRODUCING 8100 X-CESS 5W40 GEN 2 AND X-CLEAN 5W40 GEN2
** not backward compatible with previous approval (Porsche A40, VW 502 00 505 00 505 01)
This enhanced formula improves oil stability and is updated to meet the latest requirements for all vehicles requiring an MB-Approval 229.5, 226.5, or 229.52 (X-clean only). 8100 X-cess gen2 is a Full-SAPS oil, approved for 229.5 / 226.5 while 8100 X-clean gen2 is a Mid-SAPS product, approved for 229.52 / 226.5.
Full details on the launch can be found here: INTRODUCING 8100 X-CESS 5W40 GEN 2 AND X-CLEAN 5W40 GEN2
8100 X-CLEAN GEN2 FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Formerly approved for 229.51, now upgraded to meet the latest MB-Approval 229.52 / 226.5
- Enhanced piston deposit control
- Improved viscosity stability under extreme temperatures
- Increased turbocharger cleanliness and protection
- Better protection of catalytic converters, DPFs and GPFs
- Enhanced oxidation stability
- Increased shear stability
- More consistent oil performance over a drain interval
** not backward compatible with previous approval (Porsche A40, VW 502 00 505 00 505 01)
8100 X-CESS GEN2 FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Increased oil performance in high horsepower applications
- Improved viscosity stability under extreme temperatures
- Increased turbocharger cleanliness and protection
- Low pour point for better cold start performance
- Better additive retention contributing to engine protection
- Longer oil life
