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LIQUI MOLY LEICHTLAUF HIGH TECH 5W-40
LIQUI MOLY LEICHTLAUF HIGH TECH 5W-40 is a 5W-40 engine oil (ACEA A3/B4 · API SP). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 80.5 mm²/s at 40 °C, 14 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 180, HTHS of 3.5 mPa·s, a TBN of 11.3 mg KOH/g and a pour point of −45 °C.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 3 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 80.5 mm²/s | 86 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 14 mm²/s | 14.2 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 180 | 172 |
| TBN | 11.3 mg KOH/g | 10.1 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | 6600 mPa·s | 6200 mPa·s |
| Pour point | −45 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 236 °C | 230 °C |
| Density | 0.855 g/cm³ | 0.853 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | 3.5 mPa·s | 3.9 mPa·s |
| Sulphated ash | 1–1,6 % | 1.26 % |
All 5W-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
- BMW LL-01; MB 229.5; PSA B71 2296; Porsche A40; Renault RN0700/RN0710; VW 502 00/505 00; meets / recommended: Chrysler MS-10725, MS-10850; Fiat 9.55535-H2, -M2, -N2, -Z2; GM LL-B-025; PSA B71 2294
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