Castrol GTX 5W-40 A3/B4

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Full-SAPS 5W-40 to ACEA A3/B4 and API SP for cars without a particulate filter, approved to BMW Longlife-01, VW 502.00 and VW 505.00.

Classification
Product line Castrol GTX 5 oils
SAE viscosity 5W-40What SAE means
Intended use passenger cars
API class What API means
ACEA class What ACEA means
Approvals
Manufacturer approvals What an approval means
Meets the requirements of
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 83 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 14 mm²/s
Viscosity index 172
Pour point -42 °C
Flash point 245 °C
Sulphated ash 1.12 %
Density 854 kg/m³

The car maker has not officially approved the entries in the “Meets the requirements of” row.

Description

Castrol GTX 5W-40 A3/B4 is a full-SAPS oil in the GTX range for petrol and diesel car engines without a particulate filter.

It is rated ACEA A3/B4 and API SP and holds official BMW Longlife-01, Renault RN0700, Renault RN0710, VW 502.00 and VW 505.00 approvals. According to the current data sheet, it meets the requirements of MB 226.5 and MB 229.3 without formal approval.

Typical figures: 14 mm²/s at 100 °C, 83 mm²/s at 40 °C, viscosity index 172, sulphated ash 1.12 %, pour point -42 °C, flash point 245 °C.

Application

Petrol and diesel cars without a particulate filter that call for ACEA A3/B4, BMW Longlife-01, or VW 502.00 or 505.00, including older-generation Mercedes-Benz engines that require MB 229.3.

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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