Engine oil technical data · Ravenol
RAVENOL VMP SAE 5W-30
RAVENOL VMP SAE 5W-30 is a 5W-30 C3 engine oil (ACEA C3 · API SN). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 68.2 mm²/s at 40 °C, 11.5 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 164, HTHS of 3.6 mPa·s, a TBN of 6.6 mg KOH/g and a pour point of −60 °C.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 3 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-30 C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 68.2 mm²/sThe current data sheet gives 66,3 mm²/s (at 100 °C 11,9). The value in the table is from an older sheet. | 70 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 11.5 mm²/s | 12 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 164 | 169 |
| TBN | 6.6 mg KOH/g | 7.1 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | 4230 mPa·s | 5890.5 mPa·s |
| Pour point | −60 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 238 °C | 230 °C |
| Density | 0.852 g/cm³ | 0.851 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | 3.6 mPa·s | 3.5 mPa·s |
| Sulphated ash | not stated |
All 5W-30 C3 oils → See the class table for a detailed comparison with other oils.
Specifications and approvals
- Specification
- ACEA C3 · API SN
- Approvals and recommendations
- BMW LL-04; MB 229.51; Porsche C30; VW 504 00/507 00; meets / recommended: Chrysler MS-11106; Fiat 9.55535-S1; MB 229.31; Stellantis FPW9.55535/03
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