ACEA C2 oil specification is the one to go for a diesel with a FAP/DPF filter.
When choosing an oil for the Mk4 Mondeo, almost everything else on the oil can such as SAE viscosity or "synthetic" is either historical bunk or marketing jargon.
Do a websearch under Lubrizol and ACEA C2 and you will get a pretty good idea of what is required to formulate an oil using quailty basestocks and advanced additives to meet the wear, durability and emission requirements for an ACEA C2 oil.
Opie Oil have a bit of data on their website as well. The Citroen 1.6 HDi 110 is one of the main test engines for any lubricant manufacturer testing his oils to these standards. Castrol under their Edge range have some good oils if you need an alternative to the Total Ineos ECS Just check out the ACEA specification.
For Diesel vehicles with Particle Filter, in order to optimise the operation of the PEFs in the long term, use of
the low ash content oil TOTAL ACTIVA INEO ECS for France and TOTAL QUARTZ INEO ECS outside
France is recommended more particularly ( Or any other oils with equivalent characteristics )
Recommended oil * Description ACEA
standards
API oil
standards
Petrol and diesel
engines
ACTIVA INEO ECS Emission control synthetic
5W-30
C2 and A5/B5 -
See here why a Low SAPS oil is so important to keep your EGR valve clear: http://c6owners.org/plugins/forum/attachment/1/1272520871_1_FT1404_total_low_saps_presentation.pdf
Buying an oil just on SAE viscosity rating is a recipe for problems: the industry in Europe (ie ACEA) stopped using this other than as a marketing label years ago. The nasty end of the lubricant blenders/marketers can use some pretty cheap base stocks, throw in some polymers and the viscosity ranges (SAE variety) will look fine on the can. Might not last very long in the engine though.
There is a good presentation on Southern Lubricants website by Total explaining the thinking behind ACEA service fill specifications for PSA FAP equipped diesels, from which our Mondeo TDCis in the MK4 have originated. For instance Mobil 1 0w-40 does NOT met the requirements of ACEA C2. Do not use this oil on a long term basis on a FAP equipped vehicle. It probably has levels of ZDDP that exceed the SAP requirements for C2 oils: The reason that ACEA brought in the C sequence of oils, is due to the FAP and EGR components and operating conditions of these engines.
PSA and Ford are some of the main protagonists of the ACEA C2 standards, including 2008 updates to increase engine durability. By the way, Mobil do make a low SAPs fully synthetic oil. Using a Low SAPS oil will make a big difference in keeping your EGR valve clear.
More info: http://www.harboursideautomarine.com.au/Low%20Saps%20Tech%20Talk.pdf
http://www.driverstechnology.co.uk/oils.htm
http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:q_o_wBvfI3kJ:www.platinummetalsreview.com/pdf/44-pmr-jan04.pdf+what+is+low+saps+oil&hl=en&gl=uk&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESiuJXIMpY_ldTnQ05lWPGKHJMp7VJcfYNAWyE0sF5JZGCBwBeZ1Ubl4-x5Njfd1PUcEXhqcVtdftyhRQCStwiPnocVoRLKrSy07CDRwTl12pivWLHAnXdQz0HlWSVbglrL4DR_5&sig=AHIEtbTzX3TrmQe-_8Qb7XYFdL0qJDiSRQ
Best price for TOTAL ineo ECS 5w-30 oil: http://www.nielsencdg.co.uk/acatalog/Total_Quartz_Ineo_MC3_5W-30_Engine_Oil_5Litre.html
When choosing an oil for the Mk4 Mondeo, almost everything else on the oil can such as SAE viscosity or "synthetic" is either historical bunk or marketing jargon.
Do a websearch under Lubrizol and ACEA C2 and you will get a pretty good idea of what is required to formulate an oil using quailty basestocks and advanced additives to meet the wear, durability and emission requirements for an ACEA C2 oil.
Opie Oil have a bit of data on their website as well. The Citroen 1.6 HDi 110 is one of the main test engines for any lubricant manufacturer testing his oils to these standards. Castrol under their Edge range have some good oils if you need an alternative to the Total Ineos ECS Just check out the ACEA specification.
For Diesel vehicles with Particle Filter, in order to optimise the operation of the PEFs in the long term, use of
the low ash content oil TOTAL ACTIVA INEO ECS for France and TOTAL QUARTZ INEO ECS outside
France is recommended more particularly ( Or any other oils with equivalent characteristics )
Recommended oil * Description ACEA
standards
API oil
standards
Petrol and diesel
engines
ACTIVA INEO ECS Emission control synthetic
5W-30
C2 and A5/B5 -
See here why a Low SAPS oil is so important to keep your EGR valve clear: http://c6owners.org/plugins/forum/attachment/1/1272520871_1_FT1404_total_low_saps_presentation.pdf
Buying an oil just on SAE viscosity rating is a recipe for problems: the industry in Europe (ie ACEA) stopped using this other than as a marketing label years ago. The nasty end of the lubricant blenders/marketers can use some pretty cheap base stocks, throw in some polymers and the viscosity ranges (SAE variety) will look fine on the can. Might not last very long in the engine though.
There is a good presentation on Southern Lubricants website by Total explaining the thinking behind ACEA service fill specifications for PSA FAP equipped diesels, from which our Mondeo TDCis in the MK4 have originated. For instance Mobil 1 0w-40 does NOT met the requirements of ACEA C2. Do not use this oil on a long term basis on a FAP equipped vehicle. It probably has levels of ZDDP that exceed the SAP requirements for C2 oils: The reason that ACEA brought in the C sequence of oils, is due to the FAP and EGR components and operating conditions of these engines.
PSA and Ford are some of the main protagonists of the ACEA C2 standards, including 2008 updates to increase engine durability. By the way, Mobil do make a low SAPs fully synthetic oil. Using a Low SAPS oil will make a big difference in keeping your EGR valve clear.
More info: http://www.harboursideautomarine.com.au/Low%20Saps%20Tech%20Talk.pdf
http://www.driverstechnology.co.uk/oils.htm
http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:q_o_wBvfI3kJ:www.platinummetalsreview.com/pdf/44-pmr-jan04.pdf+what+is+low+saps+oil&hl=en&gl=uk&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESiuJXIMpY_ldTnQ05lWPGKHJMp7VJcfYNAWyE0sF5JZGCBwBeZ1Ubl4-x5Njfd1PUcEXhqcVtdftyhRQCStwiPnocVoRLKrSy07CDRwTl12pivWLHAnXdQz0HlWSVbglrL4DR_5&sig=AHIEtbTzX3TrmQe-_8Qb7XYFdL0qJDiSRQ
Best price for TOTAL ineo ECS 5w-30 oil: http://www.nielsencdg.co.uk/acatalog/Total_Quartz_Ineo_MC3_5W-30_Engine_Oil_5Litre.html