My apologies, another oil thread, but this one may actually be a new topic. I've searched and found nothing.
My 2021 CX-5 GTR has about 6,300 miles, and I've made an appointment with the dealer for my first service, which is free. Might as well let them give the car a once-over. Well, not really free, because I want to switch to full synthetic, and that is a $40 adder.
I asked the service adviser what oil they use, and he wasn't sure. Went to check and came back telling me it was "Exxon Superflo". That seemed odd, I haven't seen that brand in years. So a Google search turned up:
The Exxon Superflo program is tailored for the professional automotive installer looking for a premium quality lubricant combined with a trusted name and value driven marketing.
Included in the Exxon Superflo program is a well-balanced portfolio of OEM approved premium performing motor oils and lubricants in a variety of package sizes:
• Exxon Superflo Elite Synthetic Blend API SN+/GF-5
• Exxon Superflo Ultra Synthetic API SN+/GF-5 GM Dexos-1 Next Generation
(They have other products, I just listed the synthetics)
So who the heck is Brenntag Lubricants Northeast?
"Located in Manchester, NH, Brenntag Lubricants Northeast is a best-in-class lubricants and specialty chemical distributor serving a wide range of customers in the Northeast for the industrial, commercial vehicle, and personal vehicle markets and offers a full line of finished lubricants for automotive, commercial and industrial industries. Along with our robust catalog of ancillary product lines, we offer value added services such as oil analysis, lubrication equipment, fluid management, and unparalleled knowledge and expertise"
That sounds like they are a distributor, not a refiner, and they have a branding agreement that lets them use the Exxon Superflo name and put it on whatever oil they choose.
I don't think I want this oil. Yeah, I know it's probably fine, SN+ is a fairly recent (2018) API rating and designed to prevent pre-ignition in direct injected vehicles.
I usually do my own oil changes, so I think I will buy the Turbo filter at the dealer and use my preferred oil (Mobil 1 or Valvoline). I can also easily buy an extra quart if I need a top-up (although I haven't used a drop in the 6,300 miles).
Thoughts on the Superflo?
Mark
My 2021 CX-5 GTR has about 6,300 miles, and I've made an appointment with the dealer for my first service, which is free. Might as well let them give the car a once-over. Well, not really free, because I want to switch to full synthetic, and that is a $40 adder.
I asked the service adviser what oil they use, and he wasn't sure. Went to check and came back telling me it was "Exxon Superflo". That seemed odd, I haven't seen that brand in years. So a Google search turned up:
A Premium Quality Lubricant with a Trusted Name
Exxon Superflo Motor Oil, a trusted brand of ExxonMobil™, is under license by Brenntag Lubricants Northeast. Brenntag Lubricants Northeast has an exclusive branding agreement within the Northeast to market and sell Exxon Superflo Motor Oil and Automotive Lubricants.The Exxon Superflo program is tailored for the professional automotive installer looking for a premium quality lubricant combined with a trusted name and value driven marketing.
Included in the Exxon Superflo program is a well-balanced portfolio of OEM approved premium performing motor oils and lubricants in a variety of package sizes:
• Exxon Superflo Elite Synthetic Blend API SN+/GF-5
• Exxon Superflo Ultra Synthetic API SN+/GF-5 GM Dexos-1 Next Generation
(They have other products, I just listed the synthetics)
So who the heck is Brenntag Lubricants Northeast?
"Located in Manchester, NH, Brenntag Lubricants Northeast is a best-in-class lubricants and specialty chemical distributor serving a wide range of customers in the Northeast for the industrial, commercial vehicle, and personal vehicle markets and offers a full line of finished lubricants for automotive, commercial and industrial industries. Along with our robust catalog of ancillary product lines, we offer value added services such as oil analysis, lubrication equipment, fluid management, and unparalleled knowledge and expertise"
That sounds like they are a distributor, not a refiner, and they have a branding agreement that lets them use the Exxon Superflo name and put it on whatever oil they choose.
I don't think I want this oil. Yeah, I know it's probably fine, SN+ is a fairly recent (2018) API rating and designed to prevent pre-ignition in direct injected vehicles.
I usually do my own oil changes, so I think I will buy the Turbo filter at the dealer and use my preferred oil (Mobil 1 or Valvoline). I can also easily buy an extra quart if I need a top-up (although I haven't used a drop in the 6,300 miles).
Thoughts on the Superflo?
Mark