IDEMITSU Zepro Touring Pro 0W-30 oil
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5 Customer rating 12 reviews Read reviews Characteristics 775 rub per 1l. 0W-30 Winter Japan Viscosity 0W-30 API SN/CF ACEA Pour Point -46°C Dynamic Viscosity CSS 5491 mPa at -35℃ Kinematic Viscosity at 100°C 10,20 mm2/s
A good Japanese oil, it is difficult to find wonderful characteristics in it, since there are none. But those that are available are within the normal range and generally good. The oil is suitable for different engines, and not only for the freshest ones, starting from the 90s, while the manufacturer's line is premium, superior in performance to its other products.
About the manufacturer IDEMITSU
A Japanese company with a century of history. It is one of the world's top ten lubricants producers in terms of size and production capacity, while in Japan it is only the second largest petrochemical plant, in first place is Nippon Oil. There are about 80 branches in the world, including a branch in Russia, opened in 2010. 40% of cars leaving the Japanese conveyors are filled with Idemitsu oil.
The manufacturer's engine oils are divided into two lines - Idemitsu and Zepro, they include synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral oils of different viscosities. All of them are produced using modern technologies and with the addition of harmless additives. Most of the range consists of hydrocracking oils, marked on the packaging with the word Mineral. Ideal for high mileage engines, restores its internal metal part. Synthetics are labeled Zepro, Touring gf, sn. These are products for modern engines operating under heavy loads.
I especially recommend that owners of Japanese diesel engines take a closer look at this oil, since it is it that is produced according to the DH-1 standard - Japanese diesel oil quality requirements that do not meet American API standards. The upper oil scraper ring on Japanese diesel engines is located lower than on their American and European counterparts, for this reason the oil does not heat up to the same temperature. The Japanese foresaw this fact and increased the oil cleaners at low temperatures. API standards also do not provide for valve timing features in Japanese-built diesel engines, for this reason, in 1994, Japan introduced its DH-1 standard.
Now there are very few fakes of the Japanese manufacturer on sale. The main reason for this is that the original oil is bottled in metal containers, only a few items in the assortment are sold in plastic. It is unprofitable for manufacturers of counterfeit products to use this material as a container. The second reason is that oils appeared on the Russian market not so long ago, and therefore have not yet reached the target audience. However, in the article I will also talk about how to distinguish the original Japanese oil from a fake.
General overview of the oil and its properties
Synthetic oil produced by mixed technology. Fully synthetic PAOs and a hydrocracked component are used as a base. In this combination, the manufacturer managed to achieve optimal technical characteristics of the oil. The finished product protects the engine from wear, reduces friction of its elements and prevents the formation of deposits at low and high temperatures.
The oil demonstrates high performance and technical characteristics and stable viscosity. The grease is resistant to oxidation and does not contain harmful substances. The Zepro manufacturer's line is premium, bypassing standard Japanese lubricants in its parameters, in particular other IDEMITSU oils.
Another word in the name "Touring" is translated as "tourism", which means that the oil is focused on extreme operating conditions. Its strength increases, it retains fluidity over a wide temperature range, is resistant to overheating and saves fuel. It is possible to increase the replacement interval; It depends on the driving style, the type and condition of the engine and the quality of the fuel.
The composition of the oil is quite standard and meets the requirements. These are ZDDP additives based on zinc and phosphorus with the optimal amount of components. There is organic molybdenum which reduces friction and wear on moving parts. There is boron, an ashless dispersant. Calcium salicylate is a detergent component. The composition does not contain heavy metals and harmful components.
The oil can be filled into modern engine models starting from the 1990 version. Suitable for cars, crossovers, SUVs, light trucks, engines equipped with a turbine and an intercooler. Compatible with gasoline and diesel fuel. Works well with all driving styles, but under heavy loads, the replacement interval should not exceed 10 km.
Technical characteristics, tolerances, specifications
| Corresponds to the class | Explanation of designation |
|---|---|
| API/CF serial number; | SN has been the quality standard for automotive oils since 2010. These are the latest stringent requirements, SN certified oils can be used in all modern generation gasoline engines manufactured in 2010. CF is a quality standard for diesel engines introduced in 1994. Oils for off-road vehicles, engines with separate injection, including those running on fuel with a sulfur content of 0,5% by weight and above. Replaces CD oils. |
| ASEA; | Classification of oils according to ACEA. Until 2004 there were 2 classes. A - for gasoline, B - for diesel. A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4 and A5/B5 were then merged. The higher the ACEA category number, the more stringent the oil meets the requirements. |
Laboratory Tests
| Index | Unit cost |
|---|---|
| Viscosity grade | 0W-30 |
| ASTM Color | L3.0 |
| Density at 15 ° C | 0,846 g / cm3 |
| Flash point | 226 ° C |
| Kinematic viscosity at 40 ° C | 54,69 mm² / s |
| Kinematic viscosity at 100℃ | 10,20 mm² / s |
| Freezing point | -46 ° C |
| viscosity index | 177 |
| Main number | 8,00 mg KOH / g |
| Acid number | 1,72 mgKON/g |
| Viscosity at 150℃ and high shear, HTHS | 2,98 mPa s |
| Dynamic viscosity CCS | 5491 |
| Sulphated ash | 0,95% |
| Sulfur content | 0,282% |
| Phosphorus content (P) | 744mg / kg |
| PLAC | 13,3% |
| API approval | NS/CF |
| ACEA approval | — |
| Fourier IR Spectrum | based on VGVI hydrocracking + some PAO about 10-20% |
Permissions IDEMITSU Zepro Touring Pro 0W-30
- API/CF serial number;
- ILSAC GF-5.
Release form and articles
- 3615001 IDEMITSU ZEPRO TOURING PRO 0W-30 SN/CF GF-5 1 л;
- 3615004 IDEMITSU ZEPRO TOURING PRO 0W-30 SN/CF GF-5 4 CV
Test results
According to the results of independent tests, the oil confirmed all the characteristics declared by the manufacturer and proved to be a good and high-quality product. Low sulfur and ash content, good temperature behavior. Only the statement about a large amount of PAO was not justified, tests showed that most of the lubricant is a product of VHVI hydrocracking.
The oil fully complies with the declared viscosity class. The base number is quite high - 8, and the acid is low - 1,72, the oil is really suitable for a long drain interval, under normal conditions it will retain its cleaning properties for a long time. Sulphated ash content is 0,95, on average, ILSAC oils have this indicator.
The pour point is -46, with a large amount of PAO, as they said, it will be lower, but this is enough for the northern regions. At high loads, the oil is also stable, the flash point is 226. A good cold start viscosity according to CXC is -35 degrees - 5491, the indicator is really very good, it leaves a margin, the engine will start well even at temperatures below this indicator.
Oil will spend little on waste, the NOACK indicator is 13,3%, the maximum for this class is 15%, so the indicator is good. Sulfur 0.282 is a clean oil with a modern additive package. Confirmed molybdenum in the composition and the declared ZDDP additives based on zinc and phosphorus, phosphorus in the right amount so as not to damage engine parts. Oil showed good results in mining analyses.
Advantages
- Stable viscosity at low and high temperatures, ensures safe engine start even below -35 degrees.
- Good washing properties, the ratio of alkali and acid is optimal, and their amount is normal.
- The composition does not contain harmful impurities.
- Suitable for different conditions of use.
- Low waste consumption.
- Reliable protection of parts against wear.
- Forms a strong oil film that remains on parts even under extreme conditions.
- Possibility of extending the replacement interval.
defects
- The declared amount of PAO in the composition was not confirmed, although this did not affect the quality of the oil.
- They are not the cleanest in terms of the amount of sulfur content, although they are within the normal range, this can be called a disadvantage with a big stretch.
Competitors
#1 Castrol Edge 0W-30 Pour Point Leader A3/B4. Exclusive additives based on titanium 920 rubles per 1 liter. Read more #2 MOBIL 1 ESP 0W-30 Leader in 0w-30 class with C2/C3 approvals 910 RUR/l. More #3 TOTAL Quartz INEO First 0W-30 Lowest freezing point -52°C. Excellent additive package, molybdenum, boron. The content of PAO is 30-40% according to official data. 950 rubles for 1 liter. A plus
Verdict
Good Japanese oil does not show outstanding performance, and those that are are within the normal range and meet all standards. With the content of PAO, the manufacturer lied a little, there is no more of it in the oil than in other similar products, but this does not make the lubricant bad. Suitable for many engine designs and can be used all-weather - operating temperature range from -35 to +40.
Compared to competitors in terms of temperature stability, the oil is slightly worse than such representatives as MOBIL 1 ESP 0W-30 and TOTAL Quartz INEO The first 0W-30, the first has a flash point of 238, the second has 232, our competitor has 226, if we take the results of independent tests, undeclared characteristics. According to the lowest temperature threshold, TOTAL is in the lead, its freezing point is -52.
Viscosity is better for IDEMITSU, CCS dynamic viscosity at TOTAL -35 - 5650, MOBIL 1 - 5890, our Japanese showed 5491. In terms of washing qualities, the Japanese is also ahead, the amount of alkali in it is the highest. MOBIL 1 is a little behind on lye. But in terms of sulfur, our oil is not the cleanest, the mentioned competitors have much less sulfur.
How to distinguish a fake
The manufacturer's oil is bottled in two types of packaging: plastic and metal, most items are in metal packaging, which we will consider first. It is unprofitable for manufacturers of counterfeit products to make metal containers for their products, therefore, if you are “lucky” to buy counterfeit products in metal containers, then most likely you will be filled in with the original. Manufacturers of fakes buy out containers at gas stations, pour oil into it again, and in this case, you can distinguish a fake only by a few small signs, mainly by the lid.
The lid in the original is white, complemented by a long transparent tongue, as if it is put on top and pressed, no recesses and gaps between it and the container are visible. Adheres to the container tightly and does not move even a centimeter. The tongue itself is dense, does not bend or hang down.
The original cork differs from the fake by the quality of the text printed on it, for example, consider one of the hieroglyphs on it.
If you enlarge the image, you can see the difference.
Another difference is the slots on the lid, fakes that can be ordered at any Chinese store have double slots, they are not on the original.
Also consider what the original metal container looks like:
- Surface is brand new with no major damage, scratches or dents. Even the original is not immune from damage in transit, but to be honest, the use in most cases will be immediately noticeable.
- A laser is used to apply drawings, and nothing else, if you rely only on tactile sensations, close your eyes, then the surface is absolutely smooth, no inscriptions are felt on it.
- The surface itself is smooth, has a shiny metallic sheen.
- There is only one adhesive seam, it is almost invisible.
- The bottom and top of the bowl are welded, the marking is very even and clear. Below are black stripes from the passage of the boat along the conveyor.
- The handle is made from a single piece of thick material welded at three points.
Now let's move on to plastic packaging, which is much more often counterfeited. A batch code is applied to the container, which is decoded as follows:
- The first digit is the year of issue. 38SU00488G - released in 2013.
- The second is a month, from 1 to 9 each digit corresponds to a month, the last three calendar months: X - October, Y - November, Z - December. In our case, 38SU00488G is August of release.
The brand name is printed very clearly, the edges are not blurry. This applies to both the front and back sides of the container.
A transparent scale for determining the oil level is applied on one side only. It reaches a little to the top of the container.
The original bottom of the pot may have some flaws, in which case the fake may turn out to be better and more accurate than the original.
A cork with a disposable protective ring, the usual methods of counterfeit manufacturers in this case will no longer help.
The sheet is welded very tightly, does not come off, it can only be pierced and cut with a sharp object. When opening, the retaining ring should not remain in the cap, in the original bottles it comes out and remains in the bottle, this does not apply only to the Japanese, all original oils of any manufacturer must be opened in this way.
The label is thin, easily torn, paper is placed under the polyethylene, the label is torn, but does not stretch.
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