Oil Brand /Type?

Tiny
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  • 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
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I was just wondering about putting a new oil brand in my engine motul 8100 eco clean plus or 8100 x clean plus 5w30. I’m currently using mobil 1 extended performance 5w20. Motul was recommended to me by multiple Hyundai mechanics im just looking for another opinion on it. Thanks!
Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 AT 1:21 PM

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Tiny
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Here is what the factory recommends, I would stick to the Mobil1 I have had good luck with it.

Recommendation
ILSAC GF-4 (API SM) or above / 5W-20

Please let us know if you need anything else.
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Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 AT 1:47 PM
Tiny
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I have already purchased the motul oils both Eco clean and X clean plus. Is it okay to use them? Do they benefit in any way over the mobil 1?
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Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 AT 8:22 PM
Tiny
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Also, they both came in 5w30 which I believe is still within the range for my vehicle of 5w20-5w30.
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Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 AT 8:23 PM
Tiny
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They are both good oils so you can't go wrong. You should be okay with the 5w30. Here is how to change the oil and filter in case you need it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 AT 11:08 AM
Tiny
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Okay yeah, I’m familiar with the oil change process. Oh, also I noticed on the Motul 8100 Eco clean oil it’s ACEA C1 and 8100 x clean is ACEA C3 and the manual calls for ACEA A5 does that make a difference?
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Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 AT 7:24 PM
Tiny
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Motul 8100 Eco Clean - ACEA C1
Motul 8100 X-Clean - ACEA C3
Your manual calls for ACEA A5

ACEA C1: This specification is designed for low-ash oils, typically used in diesel engines with aftertreatment systems like diesel particulate filters (DPFs).

ACEA C3: ACEA C3 oils are also low-SAPS oils, but they are designed for use in both gasoline and diesel engines, including those with DPFs.

ACEA A5: ACEA A5 oils are intended for high-performance gasoline engines.
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Thursday, September 14th, 2023 AT 11:13 AM
Tiny
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So, does that mean the C1-C3 oil isn’t safe to use?
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Thursday, September 14th, 2023 AT 2:10 PM
Tiny
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They should be safe to use, they are just telling you what the oil side effects are.
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Friday, September 15th, 2023 AT 10:23 AM

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