BP Visco 3000 5W-30

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5W-30 engine oil, described by BP as fully synthetic, to API SP and ILSAC GF-6 for petrol and diesel cars.

Classification
Product line BP Visco 3000 7 oils
SAE viscosity 5W-30What SAE means
Base oil fully synthetic
Intended use passenger cars
API class What API means
ILSAC class
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 58 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 9.8 mm²/s
Viscosity index 153
Pour point -39 °C
Sulphated ash 0.6 %
Density 845 kg/m³

Description

BP Visco 3000 5W-30 is an engine oil from the Visco 3000 line for petrol and diesel car engines. BP describes it as fully synthetic.

It meets API SP and ILSAC GF-6 and suits engines that call for earlier API categories. The data sheet lists no ACEA classes and no official vehicle manufacturer approvals.

Typical figures from the data sheet: kinematic viscosity 9.8 mm²/s at 100 °C and 58 mm²/s at 40 °C, viscosity index 153, pour point -39 °C, density 845 kg/m³. Sulphated ash is just 0.6 %.

Application

Petrol and diesel car engines that call for API SP or one of the earlier API 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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