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Exol OPTIMA DX1 5W-30 (M497)
Exol OPTIMA DX1 5W-30 (M497) is a 5W-30 dexos1 engine oil (API SP, SP-RC, SN Plus · ILSAC GF-6A). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 65.1 mm²/s at 40 °C, 11.2 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 166, a TBN of 8.3 mg KOH/g and a pour point of −42 °C.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 4 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-30 dexos1 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 65.1 mm²/s | 62.8 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 11.2 mm²/s | 11 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 166 | 171 |
| TBN | 8.3 mg KOH/g | 8.2 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | not stated | |
| Pour point | −42 °C | −45 °C |
| Flash point | 225 °C | 224 °C |
| Density | 0.847 g/cm³ | 0.847 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | not stated | |
| Sulphated ash | not stated |
All 5W-30 dexos1 oils → See the class table for a detailed comparison with other oils.
Specifications and approvals
- Specification
- API SP, SP-RC, SN Plus · ILSAC GF-6A
- Approvals and recommendations
- GM dexos1 Gen 2, Fiat 9.55535-CR1, Chrysler MS-6395, Ford WSS-M2C946-A, Honda HTO-06, Opel OV 040 1547-G30
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