BP Visco 3000 20W-50

BPBP Visco 3000 linepassenger cars20W-50 data partly verified

Heavy 20W-50 engine oil to API SL for petrol engines whose maker specifies this or an older category.

Classification
Product line BP Visco 3000 7 oils
SAE viscosity 20W-50What SAE means
Intended use passenger cars
API class What API means
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 160 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 18.6 mm²/s
Viscosity index 131
Pour point -36 °C
Flash point >220 °C
Sulphated ash 1.1 %
Density 865 kg/m³

Description

BP Visco 3000 20W-50 is a high-viscosity engine oil from the Visco 3000 line for petrol engines.

It is classified to API SL and suits engines whose maker specifies that or an older API category. The data sheet lists no ACEA classes and no official vehicle manufacturer approvals.

Typical figures from the data sheet: kinematic viscosity 18.6 mm²/s at 100 °C and 160 mm²/s at 40 °C, viscosity index 131, pour point -36 °C, flash point above 220 °C, sulphated ash 1.1 %.

Application

Petrol engines that call for API SL or an older API category.

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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