Aral SuperTronic 0W-40
Fully synthetic 0W-40 engine oil to API SN and CF with MB 229.31 and MB 229.51 approvals for petrol and diesel cars.
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Product line | Aral SuperTronic 7 oils |
| SAE viscosity | 0W-40What SAE means |
| Base oil | fully synthetic |
| Intended use | passenger cars |
| API class | What API means |
| Approvals | |
| Manufacturer approvals | What an approval means |
| Meets the requirements of | |
| Typical properties | |
| Viscosity at 40 °C | 75.7 mm²/s |
| Viscosity at 100 °C | 12.8 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 171 |
| Pour point | ≤-60 °C |
| Flash point | 244 °C |
| Density | 838 kg/m³ |
| Pack sizes | 1 L, 4 L, 20 L, 60 L, 208 L |
The car maker has not officially approved the entries in the “Meets the requirements of” row.
Description
Aral SuperTronic 0W-40 is a fully synthetic engine oil for petrol and diesel engines in passenger cars. According to the manufacturer, it has a reduced ash content, is compatible with particulate filters and is suitable for LPG and CNG engines where the carmaker permits.
It is classified API SN and CF and holds official MB 229.31 and MB 229.51 approvals; it meets the requirements of Fiat 9.55535-S2 without formal approval.
Typical figures from the data sheet: kinematic viscosity 12.8 mm²/s at 100 °C, viscosity index 171, pour point -60 °C or lower, flash point 244 °C. Pack sizes from 1 to 208 litres.
Application
Petrol and diesel engines in passenger cars with conventional extended drain intervals, including LPG and CNG engines where the carmaker permits it.
Data current as of data partly verifiedsome specifications could not be confirmed from an official sourceCheck 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
- Product page on the manufacturer’s site aral-lubricants.de
Other Aral oils
All 36 oils-
Aral SuperTronic LongLife III 0W-30
Synthetic low-ash 0W-30 engine oil with VW 504.00, VW 507.00, Porsche C30, BMW Longlife-04 and MB 229.52 approvals.
- MB 229.51
- BMW Longlife-04
- MB 229.52
- MB 229.31
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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 SuperTronic K 5W-30
Synthetic 5W-30 ACEA C3 engine oil with VW 504.00, VW 507.00, BMW Longlife-04 and MB 229.52 approvals for cars with a particulate filter.
- Renault RN0700
- Renault RN0710
- ACEA C3
- API SQ
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Aral SuperTronic LL IV FE 0W-20
partly verified: some specifications could not be confirmed from an official source
Semi-synthetic 0W-20 engine oil to ACEA C5 and C6 with VW 508.00, VW 509.00, Porsche C20, MB 229.71 and BMW Longlife-17 FE+ approvals.
- MB 229.71
- Porsche C20
- ACEA C5
- ACEA C6
Other 0W-40 oils
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Mobil
Mobil 1 ESP X3 0W-40
Fully synthetic 0W-40 for high-performance petrol engines with a GPF, approved to MB 229.51, MB 229.52 and GM dexos2.
- MB 229.51
- MB 229.52
- ACEA C3
- API SN Plus
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Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly Synthoil Energy 0W-40
Fully synthetic 0W-40 ACEA A3/B4 and API SN oil meeting the requirements of BMW Longlife-98, MB 229.3, Porsche A40 and VW 502.00/505.00.
- ACEA A3
- ACEA B4
- API SN
- VW 505.00 (no official approval)
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Mobil
Mobil 1 ESP X4 0W-40
Synthetic 0W-40 for high-performance engines with a particulate filter, approved to Porsche C40 and A40, VW 511.00 and MB 229.52.
- MB 229.51
- MB 229.52
- ACEA C3
- API CF
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Mobil
Mobil 1 FS 0W-40
Fully synthetic full-SAPS 0W-40 for cars without a particulate filter, approved to MB 229.5, VW 502.00/505.00 and BMW Longlife-01.
- VW 505.00
- VW 502.00
- ACEA A3/B4
- API CF
Oils with the same approvals
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Shell
Shell Helix HX8 ECT 5W-40
Fully synthetic low-SAPS 5W-40 ACEA C3 engine oil for cars, approved to MB 229.51 and BMW Longlife-04.
- Renault RN0700
- Renault RN0710
- ACEA C3
- API SN
-
Castrol
Castrol EDGE 5W-40
Synthetic mid-SAPS 5W-40 to ACEA C3 for cars, including diesels with a particulate filter, approved to VW 505.01, MB 229.51 and Porsche A40.
- VW 505.00
- Renault RN0700
- ACEA C3
- API SN
-
BP
BP Visco 5000 C 5W-40
Synthetic mid-SAPS 5W-40 engine oil to ACEA C3 with GM dexos2, MB 229.51 and VW 505.01 approvals.
- VW 505.00
- MB 229.51
- ACEA C3
- API SN
-
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly Top Tec 4200 5W-30 New Generation
Synthetic low-SAPS 5W-30 ACEA C3 oil with VW 504.00/507.00, BMW Longlife-04 and MB 229.51/229.52 approvals for extended drain intervals.
- MB 229.51
- BMW Longlife-04
- ACEA C3
- ACEA C2

