Motul 8100 X-MAX 0W-40

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A fully synthetic full-SAPS 0W-40 oil rated ACEA A3/B4 and approved to MB 229.5, VW 502.00, VW 505.00 and BMW Longlife-01.

Classification
Product line Motul 8100 28 oils
SAE viscosity 0W-40What 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 81 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 13.9 mm²/s
Viscosity index 178
HTHS viscosity 3.6 mPa·s
Pour point -48 °C
Flash point 226 °C
Base number (TBN) 12.3 mg KOH/g
Sulphated ash 1.06 %
Density 841 kg/m³
Pack sizes 1 L, 4 L, 5 L, 208 L

The car maker has not officially approved the entries in the “Meets the requirements of” row.

Description

Motul 8100 X-MAX 0W-40 is a fully synthetic engine oil from the 8100 range with a full-SAPS additive package and a high base number. It is designed for high-performance petrol and diesel engines, including in cold climates.

It is rated ACEA A3/B4 and API SP. Official approvals cover MB 229.5, VW 502.00, VW 505.00, Ford WSS-M2C937-A and BMW Longlife-01; it meets the requirements of Fiat 9.55535-M2, Fiat 9.55535-N2, Fiat 9.55535-Z2, Chrysler MS-12991 and Renault RN0710 without formal approval.

Typical figures: kinematic viscosity 13.9 mm²/s at 100 °C, viscosity index 178, HTHS viscosity 3.6 mPa·s, pour point -48 °C, base number 12.3 mg KOH/g, sulphated ash 1.06 %. Available in 1, 4, 5 and 208 litre packs.

Application

High-performance petrol and diesel engines that need ACEA A3/B4 and Mercedes-Benz, VW, Ford or BMW approvals, including use in cold climates.

Worth knowing

For Ford WSS-M2C937-A, the approval this oil holds, the data sheet names the Focus RS with the 2.5 Turbo Duratec engine from the 2008 model year. The specification calls for an exceptionally stable oil film throughout the whole change interval, including during prolonged spirited driving. The oil only meets the requirements of Fiat 9.55535-M2, Fiat 9.55535-N2 and Fiat 9.55535-Z2; according to the data sheet, they combine ACEA A3/B4 with 0W-40 viscosity and cover most Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia petrol and diesel engines built before July 2007, while Chrysler MS-12991 mirrors them for Chrysler.

Porsche A40 is not on the X-MAX 0W-40 list. That approval is held by Motul SPECIFIC A40 0W-40, which matches X-MAX 0W-40 in 0W-40 viscosity, ACEA A3/B4 and API SP classes and 3.6 mPa·s HTHS; according to its data sheet, A40 does not apply to the Cayenne V6 or to hybrid and diesel Porsche versions. For how the 9.55535 codes are read and why neighbouring codes are not interchangeable, turn to the article on reading the Fiat 9.55535 codes.

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