Blotter spot test after48hrs

Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge. I learned a new thing today. I didn’t see anything related to Subaru boxer engine. I will share my blotter spot images as soon as I test. I just started engine oil change outside official service center.
Thank you.

Hi,
Sure enough, this HX8 blotter demonstrates complete absence of soot and centre zone indicating this 1069 km oil is as new as virgin.

Btw, there appears to be no fuel dilution problem in this blotter spot test.

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This post has been edited by zeng: Aug 12 2019, 08:14 PM

where did you get the HX8 X 5w30? How much? Wanted to try but cant find it at shell station and even i ask those shell workshop. All carries
the Ultra 5w40 unless HX7 E for 5w30 semi which i dont want.

thanks for the visual inspection explanations .. maybe it still too early to judge
let me come back with another result after hitting 5k km ..

Hi bro, i get it from my friend which so happen spotted this oil at one of the shell station at outstation
or maybe you can search at their website to locate the nearest store and check the product availability of the helix hx8 x ..
Shell website

You're most welcome, sharing blotters of HX8 5W30 with other readers here with a view of 'ascertaining' the quality or efficacy of this oil.

Btw, Shell Malaysia claims MB 229.5 which I am doubtful of .......
can anyone confirms it with a packaging image ?


This post has been edited by zeng: Aug 13 2019, 07:35 PM

This

yes the bottle label does specify MB-approval 229.5

mercedes say HX8 yes, HX8X tak de

Don't know which side correct hehe..

https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html

scroll to shell lower down the listing

It could also be MB haven't updated the list yet. IDk.
Any gentleman willing to query MB or Shell on this issue?

Unlikely to be mercedes side fault, if you scroll back up near the top, see the right side before the list begins, it is the date last updated.

And last updated yesterday

Good observation bro.
Wanted to ask Shell Flagstore store about this, but then found out that they don't sell HX8 .

Hi Chemistry,
can you take a closer look at the picture, if you've a higher resolution one, to establish this HX8 X 5W30 is MB 229.5 or 229.3 ?
I've images showing HX8 (without X) 5W30 from Russia, Indonesia and Australia/NZ showing MB 229.3.

Hi zeng,
I got the picture from mudah.
Link: https://m.mudah.my/view?ad_id=76249540

90Boyz,
do you have access to this used bottle to take a snap on its back label ? or anyone else ?

Thanks for sharing, Chemistry.

Hi Zeng bro,
Will take a photo once i reach home.

Not sure whether you're suggesting 90Boyz's HX8 5W30 has MB 229.5 approval.

However accoding to your link, MB 229.5 only applies to Helix HX8 0W30 and 0W40, not 5W30 :
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whereas MB 229.3 includes HX8 5W30 :


This post has been edited by zeng: Aug 15 2019, 04:04 PM