Liqui Moly MoS2 Low-Friction 15W-40
15W-40 engine oil with molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) for petrol, diesel and turbocharged engines, meeting ACEA A3/B4 and API SL.
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Product line | Liqui Moly MoS2 5 oils |
| SAE viscosity | 15W-40What SAE means |
| Intended use | passenger cars |
| API class | What API means |
| ACEA class | What ACEA means |
| Typical properties | |
| Viscosity at 40 °C | 100 mm²/s |
| Viscosity at 100 °C | 14.2 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 145 |
| HTHS viscosity | ≥3.5 mPa·s |
| Pour point | -33 °C |
| Flash point | 230 °C |
| Evaporation loss (NOACK) | 9.0 % |
| Base number (TBN) | 10.4 mg KOH/g |
| Sulphated ash | 1.0-1.6 % |
| Density | 875 kg/m³ |
| Pack sizes | 1 L, 4 L, 5 L, 20 L, 60 L, 205 L |
Description
Liqui Moly MoS2 Low-Friction 15W-40 is an engine oil with the solid lubricant molybdenum disulphide (MoS2). It is intended for petrol, diesel and turbocharged engines, including extended drain intervals and severe operating conditions.
It holds no official approvals; the manufacturer gives recommendations only, to ACEA A3/B4 and API SL.
Typical figures: viscosity 14.2 mm²/s at 100 °C, viscosity index 145, HTHS at least 3.5 mPa·s, base number 10.4, NOACK 9 %, sulphated ash 1.0-1.6 %. Pour point -33 °C. Pack sizes from 1 to 205 litres.
Application
Petrol, diesel and turbocharged engines, including extended drain intervals and severe operating conditions.
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.
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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