Aral HighTronic M 5W-40
Synthetic 5W-40 ACEA A3/B4 engine oil with MB 229.5, BMW Longlife-01, Porsche A40 and VW 505.00 approvals.
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Product line | Aral HighTronic 7 oils |
| SAE viscosity | 5W-40What SAE means |
| Base oil | synthetic |
| Intended use | passenger cars |
| API class | What API means |
| ACEA class | What ACEA means |
| Approvals | |
| Manufacturer approvals | What an approval means |
| Typical properties | |
| Viscosity at 40 °C | 81 mm²/s |
| Viscosity at 100 °C | 13.4 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 170 |
| Pour point | -42 °C |
| Flash point | 210 °C |
| Sulphated ash | 1.2 % |
| Density | 852 kg/m³ |
| Pack sizes | 1 L, 4 L, 5 L, 20 L, 60 L, 208 L |
Description
Aral HighTronic M 5W-40 is a synthetic-based, full-ash engine oil for petrol and diesel passenger cars working under severe conditions. Aral names Mercedes-Benz petrol models, most AMG and Brabus models, and VW Group engines as applications.
It is classified API SP and ACEA A3/B4 and holds official BMW Longlife-01, MB 226.5, MB 229.3, MB 229.5, Porsche A40, Renault RN0700, Renault RN0710, VW 502.00 and VW 505.00 approvals.
Typical figures from the data sheet: kinematic viscosity 13.4 mm²/s at 100 °C, viscosity index 170, sulphated ash 1.2 %. Pack sizes from 1 to 208 litres.
In Aral's own words, the oil is not intended for diesel engines with a particulate filter.
Application
Petrol and diesel passenger cars under severe operating conditions, including Mercedes-Benz petrol models and diesels without a particulate filter, most AMG and Brabus models, and VW Group engines.
Data current as of Check the label and the current product data sheet before you buy.
Sources: official sources of the data on this oil
- Technical data sheet (TDS) aral-lubricants.de
- Technical data sheet (TDS) aral-lubricants.de
- Product page on the manufacturer’s site aral-lubricants.de
- Manufacturer’s catalogue aral-lubricants.de
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Aral HighTronic 5W-40
Synthetic 5W-40 ACEA C3 engine oil for passenger cars, with GM dexos2, VW 505.01, MB 229.51 and Porsche A40 approvals.
- VW 505.00
- Renault RN0700
- ACEA C3
- API SN
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Aral SuperTronic G 0W-40
Synthetic 0W-40 ACEA A3/B4 engine oil with BMW Longlife-01, MB 229.5, Porsche A40 and VW 505.00 approvals.
- VW 505.00
- Renault RN0700
- ACEA A3/B4
- API SQ
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Aral HighTronic C 5W-30
partly verified: some specifications could not be confirmed from an official source
Synthetic low-ash 5W-30 ACEA C1 engine oil for cars with a particulate filter, meeting the requirements of JLR STJLR.03.5005.
- ACEA C1
- JLR STJLR.03.5005 (no official approval)
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Aral HighTronic F 5W-30
Synthetic 5W-30 ACEA A5/B5 engine oil for Ford, Volvo, Jaguar and Land Rover cars, meeting the requirements of Ford WSS-M2C913-D.
- ACEA A5/B5
- API SP
- API CF
- ILSAC GF-6
Other 5W-40 oils
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Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly Leichtlauf High Tech 5W-40
Synthetic full-SAPS 5W-40 oil for cars without a particulate filter, with MB 229.5, BMW Longlife-01, Porsche A40 and VW 502.00/505.00 approvals.
- VW 505.00
- Renault RN0700
- ACEA A3
- ACEA B4
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Mobil
Mobil 1 FS 5W-40
Synthetic full-SAPS 5W-40 for cars without a particulate filter, approved to MB 229.5, VW 502.00/505.00, BMW Longlife-01 and Renault RN0710.
- VW 505.00
- Renault RN0700
- ACEA A3/B4
- API CF
-
Motul
Motul POWER LCV EURO+ 5W-40
partly verified: some specifications could not be confirmed from an official source
Synthetic ACEA C3 5W-40 oil for light commercial vehicles, with VW 502.00/505.00/505.01 and Renault RN0700/RN0710 approvals.
- VW 505.00
- Renault RN0700
- ACEA C3
- API SN
-
Elf
Elf Evolution 900 FT 5W-40
Synthetic full-ash 5W-40 oil for petrol and diesel cars, with official MB 229.5, VW 502.00 and PSA B71 2296 approvals.
- VW 505.00
- Renault RN0700
- ACEA A3/B4
- API SP
Oils with the same approvals
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Mobil
Mobil Super 3000 X1 5W-40
Fully synthetic full-SAPS 5W-40 oil for cars without a particulate filter, rated ACEA A3/B4, with MB 229.3 and VW 502.00/505.00 approvals.
- VW 505.00
- Renault RN0700
- ACEA A3/B4
- API CF
-
Mobil
Mobil Super 3000 X1 Diesel 5W-40
Fully synthetic 5W-40 for diesel cars without a particulate filter, with MB 229.3, VW 505.00 and Renault RN0710 approvals.
- VW 505.00
- Renault RN0700
- ACEA A3/B3
- ACEA A3/B4
-
Motul
Motul 8100 X-CESS GEN2 5W-40
Fully synthetic full-SAPS 5W-40 oil to ACEA A3/B4 and API SQ, with BMW Longlife-01, MB 229.5, VW 502.00 and VW 505.00 approvals.
- VW 505.00
- Renault RN0700
- ACEA A3/B4
- API SQ
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Shell
Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40
Fully synthetic 5W-40 engine oil rated API SP and ACEA A3/B4, approved to MB 229.5, VW 502.00/505.00, BMW Longlife-01 and Porsche A40.
- VW 505.00
- Renault RN0700
- ACEA A3/B3
- ACEA A3/B4




