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MOTUL 8100 X-CESS 5W-40
MOTUL 8100 X-CESS 5W-40 is a 5W-40 engine oil (ACEA A3/B4 · API SN). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 86.2 mm²/s at 40 °C, 14.2 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 170, a TBN of 10.1 mg KOH/g, a pour point of −36 °C and sulphated ash of 1.09 %.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 3 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 86.2 mm²/s | 86 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 14.2 mm²/s | 14.2 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 170 | 172 |
| TBN | 10.1 mg KOH/g | 10.1 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | not stated | |
| Pour point | −36 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 230 °C | 230 °C |
| Density | 0.85 g/cm³ | 0.853 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | not stated | |
| Sulphated ash | 1.09 % | 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 SN
- Approvals and recommendations
- MB 226.5, 229.5; Porsche A40; VW 502 00/505 00; BMW LL-01 (do 2018); Chrysler MS-12991; Fiat 9.55535-H2, M2, N2, Z2; GM LL-B-025; Renault RN0700/RN0710; PSA B71 2296
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