Castrol MAGNATEC 5W-30 C3

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Mid-SAPS 5W-30 engine oil for petrol and diesel cars with a particulate filter: ACEA C2 and C3, API SP, BMW Longlife-04 approval.

Classification
Product line Castrol MAGNATEC 13 oils
SAE viscosity 5W-30What 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 71 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 12 mm²/s
Viscosity index 167
Pour point -42 °C
Flash point 205 °C
Sulphated ash 0.7 %
Density 850 kg/m³

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Castrol MAGNATEC 5W-30 C3

Description

Castrol MAGNATEC 5W-30 C3 is an oil from the MAGNATEC line with mid levels of sulphated ash, phosphorus and sulphur (Mid SAPS). It is intended for petrol and diesel car engines fitted with a particulate filter.

The oil is rated ACEA C2 and C3 and API SP; its only official approval is BMW Longlife-04. According to the maker, it meets the requirements of MB 229.31, MB 229.51, MB 229.52, Fiat 9.55535-S3, Opel OV0401547-D30 and Opel OV0401547-G30 without formal approval.

Typical figures: 12 mm²/s at 100 °C, viscosity index 167, pour point -42 °C, flash point 205 °C, sulphated ash 0.7 %.

Application

Petrol and diesel cars with a particulate filter that require an ACEA C2 or C3 oil, BMW Longlife-04, or Opel OV0401547-D30 or Opel OV0401547-G30.

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