Description
Synthoil High Tech SAE 5W-40 is a fully synthetic, high-performance, low-friction engine oil designed for year-round use in passenger motor vehicle engines. Optimum high-performance for multi-valve and turbocharged engines. The synthetic base oils and high-quality additive components satisfy and greatly exceed the requirements of the most state-of-the-art engine designs.
Properties
- tested for turbochargers and catalytic converters
- excellent wear protection
- smooth engine running
- miscible with all commercially available motor oils
- extremely low evaporation loss
- long engine service life
- outstanding engine cleanliness
- instant lubrication after cold start
- high shear stability
Approvals
ACEA A3 • ACEA B4 • API SN
LIQUI MOLY also recommends this product for vehicles or assemblies for which the following specifications or original part numbers are required:
- BMW Longlife-98
- MB 229.3
- Porsche A40
- VW 502 00
- VW 505 00
Technical data
| Parameter | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| SAE class (engine oils) | 5W-40 | SAE J300 |
| Density at 15 °C | 0.85 g/cm³ | DIN 51757 |
| Viscosity at 40 °C | 87 mm²/s | ASTM D 7042-04 |
| Viscosity at 100 °C | 14.1 mm²/s | ASTM D 7042-04 |
| Viscosity at -35 °C (MRV) | ≤ 60000 mPas | ASTM D4684 |
| Viscosity at -30 °C (CCS) | ≤ 6600 mPas | ASTM D5293 |
| Viscosity index | 170 | DIN ISO 2909 |
| HTHS at 150°C | ≥ 3.5 mPas | ASTM D5481 |
| Pour point | -48 °C | DIN ISO 3016 |
| Evaporation loss (Noack) | 7.0 % | CEC-L-40-A-93 |
| Flash point | 230 °C | DIN ISO 2592 |
| Total base number | 10.5 mg KOH/g | DIN ISO 3771 |
| Sulfate ash | 1.0 - 1.6 g/100g | DIN 51575 |
| Color number (ASTM) | L 4.0 | DIN ISO 2049 |
Areas of application
Optimum for modern gasoline engines with multi-valve technology and turbocharging. Especially suitable where there are long intervals between oil changes and heavy-duty engine requirements.
Application
The operating instructions of the vehicle and engine manufacturers must be followed.
UK DELIVERY & STOCK INFORMATION
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RETURNS & WARRANTY
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