On the Russian market, Total Quartz 9000 5W40 engine oils are very popular. And not only in Russia, because in the world market the manufacturer takes the 4th place in terms of production.
The French company Total has 18oil refineries and 8,000 gas stations, which are located in more than 100 countries around the world. While processing oil, the company also produces gasoline, diesel fuel and bituminous materials. A distinctive feature of Total is its own oil production capacity, which is why the manufacturer’s products, with equal quality, are cheaper than competitive products.
The manufacturer produces about 40 bases for its products, including synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral.
На базе синтетической основы произведено масло "Total Quartz 9000 5W40". Customer reviews allow us to understand that the product turned out to be quite high-quality and has excellent performance characteristics.
Laboratory tests allow you to analyze the lubricant and understand what is the oil "Total Quartz 9000 5W40", the reviews of which are actively left by car owners.
So, this product has the following characteristics:
These figures are included in the SAE 5W30 tolerances.This means that in the temperature range from -30 to +100 degrees the oil will not lose its viscosity. The viscosity index is 171, which indicates a weak change in viscosity when working in wide temperature ranges.
The next important indicator is the base number.In this lubricant it is equal to 10 mg KOH per 1 g. This indicator determines detergent and neutralizing properties. Figure 10 makes it clear that the acidic medium formed during the combustion of fuel will be neutralized in the oil composition. The fact is that the acids of the exhaust gases formed in the combustion chamber through the piston rings can get into the crankcase to the engine oil. And without the alkaline component in the oil, the additives can be destroyed. This does not happen with the oil "Total."
Note that the base number falls withinoperation of lubrication, because it is spent on the neutralization of acid gases. But when the base number is compared with the acid one, the oil needs to be changed. Note that the Russian fuel has a very high acid number, which is why drivers on Russian roads are recommended to change the oil not after 12-15 thousand kilometers, but somewhere in 6-7 thousand.
We go further.The composition includes sulphated ash in the amount of 1.13%. Note that this is almost standard polnosol composition. This content of sulphate ash indicates the presence of antiwear and detergent additives. On the one hand, this is good, because These additives are useful for the engine, but on the other hand - it is bad, because such oils are not recommended for use in new versions of engines with multi-stage soot filters and catalysts. In such motors, the ash content shortens the life of these cleaning systems.
The characteristics of the oil "Total" indicated thatthere are no friction modifiers based on molybdenum, but there is a package of anti-seize and anti-wear additives that are based on zinc and phosphorus. They also have anti-corrosion and antioxidant properties.
The presence in the composition of boron allows you to makethe conclusion about the presence of dispersion of succinimide boron - a special additive that cleans the motor from the products of combustion. This is confirmed by reviews. The Total Quartz 9000 5W40 oil, when replaced, is black, indicating that it contains slags and sediment products. All of them were previously in the engine, and now remained in the oil.
Also contains a lot of calcium. This means that the oil contains neutralizing additives.
As mentioned above, the company producesquite a large range of oils. And this is not only about motor lubricants, but also about Total gear oils. However, we will not touch them in this review.
The product line includes oils Quartz 9000 withviscosity 5W40 different modifications. The standard product without any prefixes in the title is a high-quality universal synthetic oil developed for petrol and diesel power plants. It has received the approval of manufacturers:
Lubrication ensures easy engine starting evenat very low outside temperatures, it has high fluidity and is characterized by a very strong oil film even under heavy loads, which effectively protects the friction pairs of the motor and maintains its power.
The manufacturer recommends the use of this oil.in cars with turbo or multi valve engines. It also shows good performance when working with engines using liquefied gas or unleaded fuel, as well as equipped with catalysts.
The price of oil "Total Quartz 9000 5w40" is1350 rubles for a 4-liter canister. Beware of fakes in the market. Given the popularity of the product in the global market, it is not excluded in the sale of fakes. It is quite easy to distinguish them by the quality of the packaging itself: the presence of plastic seams, the quality of the plastic itself, the strength of the sticker, the absence of protective signs, the quality of the lid, etc.
This product with the Energy prefix in the title.It is also synthetic and suitable for gasoline and diesel engines of passenger cars. It has the same manufacturer approvals and has approximately the same benefits.
Впрочем, на официальном сайте производителя It is indicated that the Total Quartz 9000 standard oil is intended mainly for cars of European brands: Mercedes, BMW, Opel, Peugeot, Audi, Ford, Volvo, Volkswagen, etc. However, the product with the Energy prefix in the title is focused on Korean cars KIA and European Mercedes-Benz. However, the oil has received Porsche, BMW, VW tolerances, so you can pour it into many European-made cars.
The oil has the following advantages:
Application:
The price of Total Quartz oil is 9,000 5W40 Energy and averages 1,500 rubles for a 5-liter canister.
When testing the product, good results were obtained from a physicochemical study that demonstrated compliance with the parameters of all established standards.
The product after the first hour of oxidation showeda high percentage of viscosity change, which was almost 16%. However, the dispersion indicators were good - the oil was included in the group of leaders in terms of these indicators. But the next 2 hours of work presented a good surprise - the kinematic viscosity changed by only 4%, and this is a record figure. The total viscosity change during oxidation was less than 20%.
All this allows us to conclude that this caroil is stable during the work at the expense of an effective package of additives. A high percentage in the first hour of oxidation indicates the workability of the product during operation. In any case, the product showed excellent results and can be recommended for use in engines for a long time.
If you read about the oil "Total Quartz 9000 5W40"reviews, it can be concluded that the product is good. Most buyers write that the oil does not go to waste, and the engine with it is easy to start even in winter. Also, after switching from other lubricants to Total Quartz 9000, the motors start to work quieter and smoother. Some car owners generally say that they drive more than 30 thousand kilometers on this oil without any problems. Even owners of cars who drove in taxis all year round, say that the product showed itself very well, and there were no problems with motors that could be caused by lubrication on daily trips in mixed mode.
If you pick a product with the right viscosityspecifically for your car, it will work for a long time and efficiently. Selection of oil "Total" on the car can be made on the official website of the company - there is a special functionality for this.
Due to high popularity and not the lowest price.There are many fakes of this oil on the market. It is difficult to distinguish an original product from a fake, but it is possible. The fact is that the company Total pays a lot of attention to creating a high-quality canister that can not be done by scammers. Therefore, when choosing an oil, you first need to look at the quality of the plastic from which the canister is made. If you notice rough seams of gluing the canister, or a crookedly glued label, or a poorly made lid, then do not buy this oil. All this speaks of a fake. Original oil comes in almost perfect packaging.
