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Petronas Syntium 5000 5W-30
Petronas Syntium 5000 5W-30 is a 5W-30 C3 engine oil (ACEA C2/C3 · API SP · ILSAC GF-6). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has 11.8 mm²/s at 100 °C, a TBN of 6.5 mg KOH/g, a pour point of −42 °C and sulphated ash of 0.68 %.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 8 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-30 C3 i |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | not stated | |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 11.8 mm²/s | 12 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 160 The manufacturer gives only a limit, "more than 160", not a measured value. | 169 |
| TBN | 6.5 mg KOH/g | 7.15 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | 5590 mPa·s | 5881 mPa·s |
| Pour point | −42 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 230 °CThe manufacturer gives only a limit, "more than 230", not a measured value. | 230 °C |
| Density | 0.851 g/cm³ | 0.851 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | not statedNot stated by the manufacturer. ACEA C3 requires at least 3.5 mPa·s. | |
| Sulphated ash | 0.68 % | 0.8 % |
All 5W-30 C3 oils → See the class table for a detailed comparison with other oils.
Specifications and approvals
- Specification
- ACEA C2/C3 · API SP · ILSAC GF-6
- Approvals and recommendations
- MB 229.51/229.52, Ford WSS-M2C961-A1, Fiat 9.55535-S1
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