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Profi Premium 5W-40 Basic
Profi Premium 5W-40 Basic is a 5W-40 engine oil (ACEA A3/B4 · API SN Plus/CF). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 87.5 mm²/s at 40 °C, 14.4 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 171, HTHS of 3.5 mPa·s, a TBN of 10.5 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 | 87.5 mm²/s | 86 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 14.4 mm²/s | 14.2 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 171 | 172 |
| TBN | 10.5 mg KOH/g | 10.1 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | not stated | |
| Pour point | −45 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 230 °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 SN Plus/CF
- Approvals and recommendations
- BMW LL-98; MB 229.3; VW 502 00/505 00; meets / recommended: Fiat 9.55535-H2, -M2; Opel GM-LL-A-025, GM-LL-B-025; Renault RN0700/RN0710
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