Motul SPECIFIC 229.52 5W-30
Fully synthetic ACEA C3 5W-30 oil with official MB 229.52 approval for Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesels with SCR and a particulate filter.
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Product line | Motul Specific 24 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 |
| Typical properties | |
| Viscosity at 40 °C | 73.3 mm²/s |
| Viscosity at 100 °C | 12.2 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 164 |
| HTHS viscosity | 3.5 mPa·s |
| Pour point | -42 °C |
| Flash point | 234 °C |
| Base number (TBN) | 7.1 mg KOH/g |
| Sulphated ash | 0.77 % |
| Density | 851 kg/m³ |
| Pack sizes | 1 L |
Description
Motul SPECIFIC 229.52 5W-30 is a fully synthetic, mid-SAPS engine oil from the Specific line. It is intended for Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesels with SCR and/or a particulate filter, and is also suitable where earlier Mercedes-Benz low-SAPS standards are specified.
The oil is rated ACEA C3 and holds official MB 229.52 approval; the maker claims API SN as its performance level. It is compatible with SCR systems, particulate filters and catalytic converters.
Typical figures: kinematic viscosity 12.2 mm²/s at 100 °C, viscosity index 164, HTHS 3.5 mPa·s, pour point -42 °C, base number 7.1 mg KOH/g, sulphated ash 0.77 %. Available in 1 litre.
It is not a substitute where Mercedes-Benz specifies a full-SAPS oil.
Application
Mercedes-Benz cars with BlueTEC diesels fitted with SCR and/or a particulate filter where the manufacturer requires MB 229.52, as well as engines specified for earlier Mercedes-Benz low-SAPS standards.
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) 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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