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LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4100 5W-40
LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4100 5W-40 is a 5W-40 C3 engine oil (ACEA C3 · API SQ). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 88 mm²/s at 40 °C, 14.3 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 169, a TBN of 7.5 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-40 C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 88 mm²/s | 85.25 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 14.3 mm²/s | 14.05 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 169 | 171 |
| TBN | 7.5 mg KOH/g | 7.5 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | 6600 mPa·sThe manufacturer gives only a limit, "at most 6600", not a measured value. | 6077 mPa·s |
| Pour point | −42 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 232 °C | 225 °C |
| Density | 0.855 g/cm³ | 0.85 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | 3.5 mPa·sThe manufacturer gives only a limit, "at least 3,5", not a measured value. | 3.6 mPa·s |
| Sulphated ash | 0.8 %The manufacturer gives only a limit, "at most 0,8", not a measured value. | 0.8 % |
All 5W-40 C3 oils → See the class table for a detailed comparison with other oils.
Specifications and approvals
- Specification
- ACEA C3 · API SQ
- Approvals and recommendations
- BMW LL-04, MB 229.51; meets / recommended: Fiat 9.55535-H2/M2/S2, Ford WSS-M2C917-A, GM dexos2, MB 229.31/229.52, RN0700/0710, VW 505 00/505 01
Same oil, different name
Identical lab values to: LIQUI MOLY Diesel High Tech 5W-40, megol Motorenoel Low Emission SAE 5W-40
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