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TOTAL QUARTZ INEO MC3 5W-40
TOTAL QUARTZ INEO MC3 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 83.9 mm²/s at 40 °C, 13.9 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 170, a TBN of 7.5 mg KOH/g and a pour point of −42 °C.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 4 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-40 C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 83.9 mm²/s | 85.25 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 13.9 mm²/s | 14.05 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 170 | 171 |
| TBN | 7.5 mg KOH/g | 7.5 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | not stated | |
| Pour point | −42 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 240 °C | 225 °C |
| Density | 0.848 g/cm³ | 0.85 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | not stated | |
| 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 · API SN/CF
- Approvals and recommendations
- VW 505 00/505 01, GM dexos2, Porsche A40, MB 229.51; meets / recommended: Ford WSS-M2C917-A, Fiat 9.55535-S2/-GH2, GM-LL-A/B-025
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