MITASU PLATINUM PAO Plus 100% Synthetic is now API SP – what are the advantages of the oils in the updated line?

The MITASU motor oil line – MITASU PLATINUM PAO Plus 100% Synthetic was updated a year ago to the latest classification of the American Petroleum Institute (API) – SP. What has changed and are there any special features for the application of the updated series?

The new American Petroleum Institute (API) standard came into effect back in May 2020, but the Platinums, which consumers rightfully consider MITASU's top oils, have seemed to be in no hurry to be updated for a long time. In fact, the upgrade, which took about two years, is due to the fact that in addition to updating the composition of the oils themselves, checking their compatibility with oils of the previous category (during the transitional period, users often face the need to mix "new" and "old" oils of the same series), of course, updating packaging, documentation and information on the official website, it was necessary to carry out a number of equally important works. We are talking about obtaining new official OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) approvals, primarily, of course, Mercedes-Benz, which updated its requirements for motor oils for passenger cars in 2022.

Today, the quality of the products that make up the “core” of the MITASU PLATINUM PAO Plus SP 100% Synthetic family is confirmed in accordance with the most modern requirements of such specifications as MB-Approval 229.31, MB-Approval 229.51 and MB-Approval 229.71, which allows these oils to be used when servicing the latest diesel and gasoline Mercedes-Benz, including those under factory warranty. The QR codes on the PLATINUM PAO Plus SP line canisters, as well as on other MITASU products licensed by Mercedes-Benz, are direct links to the product page on the automaker's website, which allows for instant verification of the authenticity of the approval and provides additional protection against counterfeiting.

So, what has changed with the update?
∙ Increased engine protection from premature uncontrolled ignition of the fuel-air mixture (Low Speed Pre Ignition or LSPI),
∙ Increased timing chain protection from wear and stretching,
∙ Increased protection from high-temperature deposits on the piston and in the turbocharger,
∙ Increased protection from varnish deposits and sludge.

What remained unchanged? MITASU PLATINUM PAO Plus SP 100% Synthetic is a series of high-quality fully synthetic Mid SAPS motor oils. Developed using synthetic base oils of groups IV (PAO) and III, as well as a package of modern additives. Meets the latest OEM requirements for oils with extended replacement intervals (Long Life). Characterized by a low tendency to form deposits on engine parts. Recommended for year-round use in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles with hybrid power plants, gasoline and diesel engines, including those equipped with particulate filters (DPF) and / or three-way catalytic converters (TWC).

With high viscosity indexes and low consumption through burning, all-season fully synthetic motor oils MITASU PLATINUM PAO Plus SP 100% Synthetic provides:
∙ High fuel efficiency
∙ Extended drain intervals
∙ Easy start in winter at temperatures as low as -42 °C
∙ OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) level of quality
∙ Longer life of particulate filters and catalytic converters
∙ Stable performance over a wide range of temperatures due to polyalphaolefin base oil
∙ Full compatibility with biofuels such as biodiesel and bioethanol blended to up to 85%

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