Dexos 2 Engine oil

What is Dexos 2 oil?

Dexos 2 is an oil specification developed by General Motors (GM) for petrol and diesel engines. It is designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, especially for vehicles with turbocharged engines and diesel engines equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). Dexos 2 offers superior protection against wear and helps extend the engine's life by keeping it clean in high operating temperatures.

Relevance: Dexos 2 remains in use and has not been replaced. It is still the standard for many modern GM vehicles, including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac models, providing enhanced protection and compliance with stringent emission standards.

Main characteristics:

• Viscosity: 5W-30, 0W-30, 5W-40, 5W-20, 0W-40
• Specifications: ACEA A3/B3, ACEA A3/B4, ACEA C2, ACEA C3, API CF
• Application: GM petrol and diesel engines

Main characteristics of motor oils with dexos2 specification

Dexos2 motor oils have been available on the lubricant market since 2011. They are used on many modern vehicles. They were introduced to replace obsolete GM LL B-025 lubricants. These oils have the characteristics of the ACEA C3 motor oils class. They are low-ash lubricants.

• This specification was developed by General Motors. It is assigned to lubricants which were tested and meet the requirements of the engine and lubrication system of Chevrolet and Opel models.
• Dexos2 motor oils were primarily designed for diesel engines equipped with particulate filters. In Europe they can also be used in petrol vehicles whose exhaust systems feature a catalytic converter. For instance, this applies to GM Ecotec Family 1 engines of 1.8 litre capacity installed on Z18XER and A18XER versions.
• Lubricants that meet this specification’s requirements promote fuel economy and efficiently lubricate the engine even in cold start conditions.
• Most dexos2 motor oils have a viscosity of 5W-30. However, there are also 0W-30, 5W-20, 0W-40, and 5W-40 products. In most cases they are produced on the basis of synthetic components.
• The most popular products with this specification are Castrol EDGE Titanium FST, Mobil Super 3000 XE, Elf Evolution Full-Tech MSX, and Total Quartz Ineo MC3.
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What is the equivalent of Dexos 2?

• ACEA C3 – suitable for diesel and petrol engines with advanced emission control systems.
• MB 229.51 – offers long-term protection for modern engines with particulate filters.
• VW 507 00 – designed for vehicles requiring high performance and low emissions.

Always check compatibility with your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.

GM-LL-B-025 vs Dexos 2: Key Differences