Motul SPECIFIC LL-04 5W-40

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Fully synthetic ACEA C3 5W-40 oil with official BMW Longlife-04 approval for BMW and MINI diesel and petrol engines.

Classification
Product line Motul Specific 24 oils
SAE viscosity 5W-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
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 84.9 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 13.9 mm²/s
Viscosity index 171
HTHS viscosity 3.7 mPa·s
Pour point -38 °C
Flash point 235 °C
Base number (TBN) 7.4 mg KOH/g
Sulphated ash 0.79 %
Density 846 kg/m³
Pack sizes 5 L

Description

Motul SPECIFIC LL-04 5W-40 is a fully synthetic, mid-SAPS engine oil from the Specific line. It is intended for BMW and MINI engines: diesels with or without a particulate filter, and petrol engines.

The oil is rated ACEA C3 and holds official BMW Longlife-04 approval; the maker claims API SN as its performance level. It is compatible with particulate filters.

Typical figures: kinematic viscosity 13.9 mm²/s at 100 °C, viscosity index 171, HTHS 3.7 mPa·s, pour point -38 °C, base number 7.4 mg KOH/g, sulphated ash 0.79 %. Available in 5 litres.

For petrol engines, Motul restricts its use to EU countries, Switzerland, Norway and Liechtenstein.

Application

BMW and MINI engines where the manufacturer requires BMW Longlife-04: all diesels with or without a particulate filter, and petrol engines in EU countries.

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.

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