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Amsoil European Car Formula 5W-30
Amsoil European Car Formula 5W-30 is a 5W-30 C3 engine oil (ACEA C3 · API SN). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 68.4 mm²/s at 40 °C, 11.6 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 165, HTHS of 3.6 mPa·s and a pour point of −51 °C.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 3 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-30 C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 68.4 mm²/s | 70 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 11.6 mm²/s | 12 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 165 | 169 |
| TBN | not stated | |
| CCS −30 °C | 5946 mPa·s | 5890.5 mPa·s |
| Pour point | −51 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 228 °C | 230 °C |
| Density | not stated | |
| HTHS 150 °C | 3.6 mPa·s | 3.5 mPa·s |
| Sulphated ash | not stated |
All 5W-30 C3 oils → See the class table for a detailed comparison with other oils.
Specifications and approvals
- Specification
- ACEA C3 · API SN
- Approvals and recommendations
- meets / recommended: Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, GM dexos, Chrysler MS-11106, VW 504.00/507.00 (recommendation)
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