I am not personally famliar with ELF, now Total, Lubricants, but in researching the internet and the product brochures it appears that they have been around for a long time in the racing circles. I remember seeing the ELF name on many cars in the winning circles.
I have sold and used other synthetic oils and am a staunch believer in the superior lubricant properties of synthetic oils, and run my cars on them. MercedesBenz and other European car manufacturers have switched to synthetic oil in the crankcase from the factory and at the dealerships during normal service.
Company:
ELF Lubricants, long known for their high quality and perfromance characteristics have now changed their name to Total Lubricants, the name of the parent company. The product is the same, only the label and the name is different.
Total is the world’s fourth-largest publicly-traded integrated oil and gas company, with operations in more than 130 countries worldwide spanning all the aspects of the petroleum industry, including Upstream operations (oil and gas exploration, development and production, LNG) and Downstream operations (refining, marketing and the trading and shipping of crude oil and petroleum products) shipping of crude oil and petroleum products.
ELF Total Lubricants carried by European Parts Specialists and epsparts.com include:
TOTAL QUARTZ INEO MC3 - 5W30 1 liter and 5 liter, TOTAL QUARTZ INEO 504/507 - 5W30 1 liter, TOTAL QUARTZ ENERGY 9000 - 0W30 1 liter and 5 liter, TOTAL QUARTZ ENERGY 9000 - 5W40 1 liter, 5 literTOTAL QUARTZ RACING - 10W50 1 liter and 5 liter, TOTAL QUARTZ 7000 - 10W40 1 liter and 5 liter.
TOTAL QUARTZ INEO MC3 - 5W30 Part Numbers:
802236 - 1 Liter
802306 - 5 Liter
Conforms to: BMW Long Life 04 MERCEDES-BENZ p.229.31/p.229.51 AUDI/VW 502.00, 505.00, & 505.01 (the next generation)
Particulate Filter and Other Post-Treatment Systems compatible
ACEA 04: A3/B4/C3
API: SM/CF
Attributes:
Low SAPS lubricant specially formulated for BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Fully meets the new environmental standards and optimizes the DPF (diesel particulate filter)
Satisfies the most stringent maintenance plans of car manufacturers, especially for extended drain intervals
Excellent engine protection and cleanliness
TOTAL QUARTZ ENERGY 9000 - 0W30 Part Number:
802213 - 1 Liter
802212 - 5 Liter
Conforms to: BMWLong Life 01 MERCEDES-BENZ p.229.5 PORSCHE approved and officially listed SAAB and Volvo compatible, GM-LL-A-025, GM-LL-B-025 AUDI/VW 502.00/505.00
ACEA 04: A3/B4
API SM/CF
Attributes:
100% synthetic lubricant, universal
Approved by mojor European car manufacturers and complies with main international standards
Easier to start in extreme cold weather
Reduces polluting emissions and fuel consumption
For extended drain intervals
TOTAL QUARTZ ENERGY 9000 - 0W30 Part Number:
802213 - 1 Liter
802212 - 5 Liter
Conforms to: BMWLong Life 01 MERCEDES-BENZ p.229.5 PORSCHE approved and officially listed SAAB and Volvo compatible, GM-LL-A-025, GM-LL-B-025 AUDI/VW 502.00/505.00
ACEA 04: A3/B4
API SM/CF
Attributes:
100% synthetic lubricant, universal
Approved by mojor European car manufacturers and complies with main international standards
Easier to start in extreme cold weather
Reduces polluting emissions and fuel consumption
For extended drain intervals
TOTAL QUARTZ ENERGY 9000 - 5W40 Part Number:
802231 - 1 Liter
802230 - 5 Liter
Conforms to: BMW Long Life 98 MERCEDES-BENZ (FSS or FSS Plus) p.229.3 PORSCHE approved and officially listed SAAB and Volvo compatible, GM-LL-B-025 AUDI/VW 502.00/505.00
ACEA 04: A3/B4
API SM/CF
Attributes:
For all gas, diesel, turbo-charged and multi-valve engines
Excellent resistance to oxidation
Optimum engine performance even under sever conditions
Synthetic lubricant designed for extended drain intervals
TOTAL QUARTZ RACING - 10W50 Part Number:
802244 - 1 Liter
802305 - 5 Liter
Conforms to: BMW M Series Motorsport PORSCHE Motorsport
ACEA 04: A3/B4
Attributes:
Synthetic lubricant developed to meet extreme usage conditions during competition
Excellent resistance to very high temperatures
Great protection against engine wear
Very good resistance to oxidation
TOTAL QUARTZ 7000 - 10W40
Part Number:
802225 - 1 Liter
802226 - 5 Liter
Conforms to: VOLKSWAGEN 500.00, 505.00 MERCEDES BENZ 229.1 PORSCHE Motorsport
ACEA 04: A3/B3
API SL/CF
Attributes:
Provides optimum engine performance under harsh conditions
Guaranteed to protect engine parts against wear and corrosion under normal usage