Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil
API SQ / ILSAC GF-7A Full Synthetic Motor Oil for Modern Gasoline Engines
Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil is formulated with synthetic base oils and high-performance additives for modern gasoline-powered passenger cars, SUVs and light-duty trucks requiring SAE 5W-30.
The current formulation meets API SQ and ILSAC GF-7A performance standards and is designed for naturally aspirated, turbocharged, gasoline direct-injected and flex-fuel engines. It provides protection against engine deposits, oil breakdown and low-speed pre-ignition while supporting fuel economy and reliable operation across a broad range of temperatures.
Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30 is also backward compatible with previous applicable API gasoline and ILSAC performance categories when SAE 5W-30 is specified.
Key Benefits
- Full synthetic SAE 5W-30 motor oil
- Meets current API SQ requirements
- ILSAC GF-7A performance
- API Resource Conserving
- Designed for gasoline and flex-fuel engines
- Suitable for turbocharged gasoline engines
- Suitable for gasoline direct-injection systems
- Helps protect against low-speed pre-ignition, or LSPI
- Helps control engine deposits
- Strong oxidation resistance
- Helps resist viscosity breakdown
- Low-temperature protection during cold starts
- Low volatility helps control oil consumption
- Supports fuel-economy performance
- Backward compatible with previous applicable API gasoline and ILSAC categories
- Meets Chrysler MS-6395
- Meets Ford WSS-M2C971-A1 for SAE 5W-30
API SQ and ILSAC GF-7A Motor Oil
Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30 is formulated to the current API SQ and ILSAC GF-7A passenger-car motor oil standards.
These newer performance standards build on the protection provided by earlier API SP and ILSAC GF-6A oils while addressing the requirements of current engine technology.
The formulation is intended to help provide protection in areas including:
- Low-speed pre-ignition
- Engine wear
- Deposit formation
- Oil oxidation
- Sludge control
- Fuel economy
- Timing-chain wear
- High-temperature operation
For vehicles originally specifying an earlier applicable API or ILSAC gasoline-engine specification, the current formulation is designed to provide backward-compatible performance where SAE 5W-30 is the required viscosity.
Protection for Turbocharged and GDI Engines
Modern turbocharged and gasoline direct-injected engines can place significant thermal and mechanical stress on engine oil.
Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30 is designed for modern:
- Gasoline direct-injected engines
- Turbocharged gasoline engines
- Turbocharged direct-injected engines
- Naturally aspirated gasoline engines
- Flex-fuel engines
The full synthetic formulation helps maintain lubricant performance under high operating temperatures while also providing low-temperature flow during cold starts.
LSPI Protection
Low-speed pre-ignition, commonly called LSPI, is an abnormal combustion event that can occur in some turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engines.
LSPI can place severe pressure on pistons, connecting rods and other engine components.
Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30 is specifically designed to help inhibit LSPI events and meets the current API SQ and ILSAC GF-7A requirements addressing this issue.
Oxidation and Viscosity Control
Engine oil is continuously exposed to heat, oxygen and combustion byproducts.
Over time, oxidation can cause the oil to thicken and contribute to sludge and deposits.
Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30 is formulated with:
- Strong oxidation stability
- Resistance to viscosity breakdown
- Low volatility
- Deposit-control additives
These characteristics help the oil maintain effective lubrication throughout the recommended oil-change interval.
Cold-Start Protection
Oil must circulate quickly after startup to reach bearings, camshafts, timing components and other lubricated surfaces.
The SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade is designed to provide low-temperature flow while maintaining an SAE 30 operating-temperature viscosity.
The current Sunoco Product Data Sheet lists a maximum CCS viscosity of 6,600 cP at -30°C for the 5W-30 grade.
Always use the viscosity grade specified by the vehicle manufacturer for the expected operating temperature.
Fuel Economy and Resource Conserving Performance
Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30 is formulated to meet ILSAC GF-7A and API Resource Conserving requirements.
These standards include fuel-economy performance requirements while maintaining protection against wear, deposits and oil degradation.
Actual vehicle fuel economy depends on engine design, driving conditions, maintenance, vehicle load and other factors.
Ford Applications
For SAE 5W-30, the current Sunoco Product Data Sheet lists:
Ford WSS-M2C971-A1
This replaces the older WSS-M2C946-B1 and WSS-M2C961-A1 references found on the previous Sunoco data sheet.
Always verify the specification required by the individual Ford engine before use.
Chrysler Applications
Sunoco lists:
Chrysler MS-6395
among the specifications applying to the current Ultra Full Synthetic SQ/GF-7A engine-oil family.
Use SAE 5W-30 only where the vehicle manufacturer specifies that viscosity and compatible performance requirements.
Backward Compatibility
Sunoco states that the current SQ/GF-7A formulation maintains backward compatibility with previous applicable API gasoline-engine and ILSAC performance categories.
This can include vehicles that originally required specifications such as:
- API SP
- API SN PLUS
- API SN
- Earlier applicable API gasoline categories
- ILSAC GF-6A
- ILSAC GF-5
- Earlier applicable ILSAC categories
Backward compatibility does not override the required viscosity grade.
If an engine specifies a viscosity other than SAE 5W-30, follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation.
Current Specifications
- API SQ
- ILSAC GF-7A
- API Resource Conserving
- Chrysler MS-6395
- Ford WSS-M2C971-A1
Note: This specific Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic product should not be confused with Sunoco's separate Ultra Full Synthetic dexos1 formulation. The current Product Data Sheet for this product does not list dexos1 approval.
Typical Technical Properties
| Property |
Typical / Published Value |
| Product Code |
7453 |
| SAE Viscosity Grade |
5W-30 |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 100°C |
10.2 cSt |
| CCS Viscosity at -30°C |
6,600 cP max |
| Pumping Viscosity |
60,000 cP max |
| Flash Point, COC |
200°C minimum |
| Density at 15°C |
0.87 |
Typical properties are provided for reference and should not be treated as guaranteed batch specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30?
Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30 is a full synthetic gasoline-engine motor oil formulated for passenger cars, SUVs and light-duty trucks requiring SAE 5W-30 and compatible API or ILSAC specifications.
Is Sunoco Ultra 5W-30 full synthetic?
Yes. Sunoco identifies this product as a full synthetic passenger-car engine oil formulated with synthetic base oils and high-performance additives.
Is Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30 API SQ?
Yes. The current formulation meets API SQ.
Does Sunoco Ultra 5W-30 meet ILSAC GF-7A?
Yes. The current Sunoco Product Data Sheet lists ILSAC GF-7A.
What happened to API SP and ILSAC GF-6A?
API SP and ILSAC GF-6A were listed on the previous formulation. The current Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30 is formulated to the newer API SQ and ILSAC GF-7A standards and is backward compatible with previous applicable gasoline-engine categories.
Can API SQ oil replace API SP?
Yes, where the engine specifies an applicable gasoline-engine API category and SAE 5W-30 viscosity. API SQ is backward compatible with API SP applications.
Can GF-7A oil replace GF-6A?
Yes. ILSAC GF-7A is designed to be backward compatible with applicable GF-6A applications when the correct viscosity grade is used.
Is Sunoco Ultra 5W-30 good for turbocharged engines?
Yes. Sunoco identifies turbocharged gasoline engines among the intended applications.
Can Sunoco Ultra 5W-30 be used in direct-injection engines?
Yes. The product is designed for gasoline direct-injected engines, including turbocharged GDI applications.
Does Sunoco Ultra 5W-30 protect against LSPI?
Yes. The formulation is specifically designed to help inhibit low-speed pre-ignition events and meets API SQ and ILSAC GF-7A requirements addressing LSPI.
What is LSPI?
LSPI stands for low-speed pre-ignition. It is an abnormal combustion event that can occur in some turbocharged direct-injected gasoline engines and can place severe stress on engine components.
Does Sunoco Ultra 5W-30 meet Ford WSS-M2C971-A1?
Yes. The current Product Data Sheet lists Ford WSS-M2C971-A1 for the SAE 5W-30 grade.
Does Sunoco Ultra 5W-30 meet Ford WSS-M2C961-A1?
The previous SP/GF-6A formulation listed Ford WSS-M2C961-A1. The current SQ/GF-7A Product Data Sheet lists the newer Ford WSS-M2C971-A1 specification for SAE 5W-30.
Does Sunoco Ultra 5W-30 meet Chrysler MS-6395?
Yes. Chrysler MS-6395 is listed for the current Ultra Full Synthetic SQ/GF-7A engine-oil family.
Is this Sunoco 5W-30 dexos1 approved?
The current Product Data Sheet for this specific Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic SQ/GF-7A product does not list dexos1 approval. Sunoco offers a separate Ultra Full Synthetic dexos1 formulation for applications requiring a dexos1-approved oil.
Is Sunoco Ultra 5W-30 suitable for flex-fuel vehicles?
Yes. Sunoco identifies flex-fueled gasoline engines among the intended applications.
Is Sunoco Ultra 5W-30 suitable for older vehicles?
It can be used in older gasoline engines where SAE 5W-30 and an applicable earlier API or ILSAC specification are required. Always verify the viscosity and specification in the owner's manual.
What is the viscosity of Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30?
The current Product Data Sheet lists a typical kinematic viscosity of 10.2 cSt at 100°C.
Is Sunoco Ultra 5W-30 a Resource Conserving motor oil?
Yes. The current product is designed to meet API Resource Conserving performance requirements.
How often should Sunoco Ultra Full Synthetic 5W-30 be changed?
Follow the vehicle manufacturer's oil-change interval. The correct interval depends on engine design, operating conditions, driving habits and maintenance requirements.
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