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LIQUI MOLY LEICHTLAUF 10W-40
LIQUI MOLY LEICHTLAUF 10W-40 is a 10W-40 engine oil (ACEA A3/B4 · API SP). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 93.7 mm²/s at 40 °C, 14 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 153, HTHS of 3.5 mPa·s, a TBN of 10.8 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 10W-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 93.7 mm²/s | 96.8 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 14 mm²/s | 14.3 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 153 | 154 |
| TBN | 10.8 mg KOH/g | 9.5 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −25 °C | 7000 mPa·s | 6460 mPa·s |
| Pour point | −36 °C | −36 °C |
| Flash point | 232 °C | 226 °C |
| Density | 0.87 g/cm³ | 0.869 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | 3.5 mPa·s | 3.5 mPa·s |
| Sulphated ash | 1–1,6 % | 1.3 % |
All 10W-40 oils → See the class table for a detailed comparison with other oils.
Specifications and approvals
- Specification
- ACEA A3/B4 · API SP
- Approvals and recommendations
- MB 229.3; VW 501 01/505 00; meets / recommended: MB 229.1; PSA B71 2294; Renault RN0700/RN0710
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