Engine oil technical data · Ravenol
RAVENOL VMO SAE 5W-40
RAVENOL VMO SAE 5W-40 is a 5W-40 C3 engine oil (ACEA C3 · API SN, 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 3.75 mPa·s, a TBN of 7.2 mg KOH/g, a pour point of −45 °C and sulphated ash of 0.77 %.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 4 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-40 C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 87.5 mm²/s | 85.25 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 14.4 mm²/s | 14.05 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 171 | 171 |
| TBN | 7.2 mg KOH/g | 7.5 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | 6375 mPa·s | 6077 mPa·s |
| Pour point | −45 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 242 °C | 225 °C |
| Density | 0.848 g/cm³ | 0.85 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | 3.75 mPa·s | 3.6 mPa·s |
| Sulphated ash | 0.77 % | 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 SN, CF
- Approvals and recommendations
- BMW LL-04, GM dexos2, MB 229.31/229.51, VW 505 00/505 01; meets / recommended: Chrysler MS-11106, Fiat 9.55535-GH2/S2, Ford WSS-M2C917-A, Porsche A40, VW 502 00
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