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ELF SPORTI 9 C3 5W-30
ELF SPORTI 9 C3 5W-30 is a 5W-30 C3 engine oil (ACEA C3 · API SN Plus). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 72 mm²/s at 40 °C, 12 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 168, a TBN of 7.3 mg KOH/g and a pour point of −36 °C.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 3 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-30 C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 72 mm²/s | 70 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 12 mm²/s | 12 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 168 | 169 |
| TBN | 7.3 mg KOH/g | 7.1 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | not stated | |
| Pour point | −36 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 238 °C | 230 °C |
| Density | not stated | |
| HTHS 150 °C | not stated | |
| 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 Plus
- Approvals and recommendations
- meets / recommended: BMW LL-04; Chrysler MS-11106; MB 229.52 (meets)
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