Motul 8100 X-CLEAN EFE 5W-30

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Fully synthetic mid-SAPS 5W-30 oil to ACEA C2, C3 and API SQ, with BMW Longlife-04 and MB 229.52 approvals.

Specifications: Motul 8100 X-CLEAN EFE 5W-30
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

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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.

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