Motul 8100 X-CLEAN EFE 5W-30
Fully synthetic mid-SAPS 5W-30 oil to ACEA C2, C3 and API SQ, with BMW Longlife-04 and MB 229.52 approvals.
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Product line | Motul 8100 28 oils |
| SAE viscosity | 5W-30What SAE means |
| Base oil | fully 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 | 70.1 mm²/s |
| Viscosity at 100 °C | 12.1 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 169 |
| HTHS viscosity | 3.5 mPa·s |
| Pour point | -42 °C |
| Flash point | 232 °C |
| Base number (TBN) | 7.8 mg KOH/g |
| Sulphated ash | 0.78 % |
| Density | 851 kg/m³ |
| Pack sizes | 1 L, 4 L, 5 L, 60 L, 208 L |
The car maker has not officially approved the entries in the “Meets the requirements of” row.
Description
Motul 8100 X-CLEAN EFE 5W-30 is a fully synthetic mid-SAPS engine oil from the 8100 line. It suits modern petrol and diesel engines needing a high-HTHS ACEA C3 or fuel-saving ACEA C2 oil; EFE stands for enhanced fuel economy.
It is rated ACEA C2, ACEA C3 and API SQ and holds official BMW Longlife-04, MB 229.52, Opel OV0401547-G30 and Opel OV0401547-D30 approvals. It meets the requirements of VW 505.00, VW 505.01, Fiat 9.55535-S1 and Fiat 9.55535-S3 without official approval, and is compatible with particulate filters.
Typical figures: kinematic viscosity 12.1 mm²/s at 100 °C, viscosity index 169, HTHS 3.5 mPa·s, pour point -42 °C, sulphated ash 0.78 %. Available in 1 to 208 litres.
Application
Modern petrol and diesel cars that need a high-HTHS ACEA C3 oil or a fuel-saving ACEA C2 oil, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Opel engines.
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) azupim01.motul.com
- Technical data sheet (TDS) azupim01.motul.com
- Product page on the manufacturer’s site motul.com
- Product page on the manufacturer’s site motul.com
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