Liqui Moly Leichtlauf Energy 0W-40
Synthetic 0W-40 engine oil to ACEA A3/B4 and API SP with the Porsche A40 approval for petrol and diesel cars without a DPF.
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Product line | Liqui Moly Leichtlauf 8 oils |
| SAE viscosity | 0W-40What SAE means |
| Base oil | synthetic |
| 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 | 75 mm²/s |
| Viscosity at 100 °C | 13.4 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 185 |
| HTHS viscosity | ≥3.5 mPa·s |
| Pour point | -45 °C |
| Flash point | 230 °C |
| Evaporation loss (NOACK) | 11.5 % |
| Base number (TBN) | 12 mg KOH/g |
| Sulphated ash | 1.2 % |
| Density | 845 kg/m³ |
| Pack sizes | 1 L, 4 L, 5 L, 205 L |
The car maker has not officially approved the entries in the “Meets the requirements of” row.
Description
Liqui Moly Leichtlauf Energy 0W-40 is a synthetic full-SAPS oil for petrol and diesel passenger-car engines, designed for extended drain intervals and demanding duty.
It carries ACEA A3/B4 and API SP/CF and holds the official Porsche A40 approval. It meets the requirements of MB 229.3, MB 229.5, VW 502.00, VW 505.00, BMW Longlife-01, Ford WSS-M2C937-A, Renault RN0700 and RN0710 without official approval.
Typical figures: 13.4 mm²/s at 100 °C, viscosity index 185, HTHS at least 3.5 mPa·s, NOACK 11.5 %, pour point -45 °C. Available in 1, 4, 5 and 205 litre packs. The oil is not intended for cars with a diesel particulate filter.
Application
Petrol and diesel passenger cars without a diesel particulate filter, including extended drain intervals and demanding engine duty.
Data current as of Check the label and the current product data sheet before you buy.
Sources: official sources of the data on this oil
- Technical data sheet (TDS) pim.liqui-moly.de
- Product page on the manufacturer’s site liqui-moly.com
- Manufacturer’s catalogue pim.liqui-moly.com
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