Engine oil technical data · Trident
Trident Longlife 5W-30
Trident Longlife 5W-30 is a 5W-30 C3 engine oil (ACEA A3/B4, C2, C3 · API SN/CF). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 71.2 mm²/s at 40 °C, 12.1 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 166, HTHS of 3.5 mPa·s, a TBN of 7.44 mg KOH/g and a pour point of −30 °C.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 3 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-30 C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 71.2 mm²/s | 70 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 12.1 mm²/s | 12 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 166 | 169 |
| TBN | 7.44 mg KOH/g | 7.1 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | 6660 mPa·sAbove the limit of 6600 mPa·s for winter grade 5W. | 5890.5 mPa·s |
| Pour point | −30 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 200 °CThe manufacturer gives only a limit, "more than 200", not a measured value. | 230 °C |
| Density | 0.85 g/cm³ | 0.851 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | 3.5 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 A3/B4, C2, C3 · API SN/CF
- Approvals and recommendations
- BMW LL-04; MB 229.51; VW 504.00/507.00/502.00/505.00; GM LL-A-025/B-025; PSA B71 2290; Renault RN0700
Notes on the data
- The data sheet could not be found; the source of the values is not verified.
- Above the limit of 6600 mPa·s for winter grade 5W.
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