BP Visco 2000 5W-40

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5W-40 engine oil to API SP for petrol car engines in normal driving conditions.

Classification
Product line BP Visco 2000 5 oils
SAE viscosity 5W-40What SAE means
Intended use passenger cars
API class What API means
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 90 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 14.4 mm²/s
Viscosity index 167
Pour point -39 °C
Flash point 195 °C
Sulphated ash 0.79 %
Density 853 kg/m³

Description

BP Visco 2000 5W-40 is an engine oil from the Visco 2000 line for petrol car engines, designed for everyday driving without heavy loads.

It is classified to API SP and suits engines that call for that or an older API petrol category. The data sheet lists no ACEA classes and no official vehicle manufacturer approvals.

Typical figures from the data sheet: kinematic viscosity 14.4 mm²/s at 100 °C and 90 mm²/s at 40 °C, viscosity index 167, pour point -39 °C, which keeps the oil fluid in frosty weather, flash point 195 °C, sulphated ash 0.79 %.

Application

Petrol car engines that call for API SP or one of the earlier API petrol categories.

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.

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