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REPSOL ELITE 50501 TDI 5W-40
REPSOL ELITE 50501 TDI 5W-40 is a 5W-40 C3 engine oil (ACEA C3). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 86 mm²/s at 40 °C, 14.4 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 172, a TBN of 7.4 mg KOH/g and a pour point of −39 °C.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 4 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-40 C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 86 mm²/s | 85.25 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 14.4 mm²/s | 14.05 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 172 | 171 |
| TBN | 7.4 mg KOH/g | 7.5 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | 6600 mPa·sThe manufacturer gives only a limit, "less than 6600", not a measured value. | 6077 mPa·s |
| Pour point | −39 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 215 °CThe manufacturer gives only a limit, "more than 215", not a measured value. | 225 °C |
| Density | 0.85 g/cm³ | 0.85 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | 3.5 mPa·sThe manufacturer gives only a limit, "more than 3,5", not a measured value. | 3.6 mPa·s |
| Sulphated ash | not stated |
All 5W-40 C3 oils → See the class table for a detailed comparison with other oils.
Specifications and approvals
- Specification
- ACEA C3
- Approvals and recommendations
- VW 505 01 (approval); meets / recommended: VW 505 00
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