Driven DT50 10W-50 is a synthetic street performance motor oil built on advanced mPAO synthetic base oils. It is formulated to protect high-operating-temperature turbocharged engines and is compatible with E85 fuel and water or methanol injection. DT50 was formerly a 15W-50 viscosity and has been changed to a 10W-50 that can cover both 5W-50 and 15W-50 applications. It is formulated for high-performance engines and racing applications only and does not meet current API or OEM engine oil specifications.
Specifications:
- Product line: DT50
- Viscosity: SAE 10W-50
- Type: Synthetic motor oil
- Base: mPAO synthetic
- Size: Case of 12, 1 qt bottles
- Part number: 02806-12
Applications:
- High-operating-temperature turbocharged performance engines
- Engines running E85 or water/methanol injection
- Covers former 5W-50 and 15W-50 DT50 applications
- Not API or OEM certified; high-performance and racing use
FAQ
What is Driven DT50 10W-50 designed for?
It is a synthetic performance oil formulated to protect high-operating-temperature turbocharged engines, built on advanced mPAO synthetic base oils.
Was Driven DT50 formerly a 15W-50?
Yes. Driven notes DT50 was formerly a 15W-50 and has been changed to a 10W-50 that covers both 5W-50 and 15W-50 applications.
Is Driven DT50 compatible with E85 and methanol injection?
Yes. DT50 is compatible with E85 fuel and water or methanol injection.
Is Driven DT50 API certified?
No. Driven states DT50 does not meet current API or OEM engine oil specifications and is for high-performance and racing use only.
What size is part number 02806-12?
Part number 02806-12 is a case of twelve 1-quart bottles of Driven DT50 10W-50 synthetic motor oil.

