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Valvoline SynPower MST C3 5W-40
Valvoline SynPower MST C3 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 80.29 mm²/s at 40 °C, 13.5 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 172, a TBN of 7.79 mg KOH/g and a pour point of −36 °C.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 4 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-40 C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 80.29 mm²/s | 85.25 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 13.5 mm²/s | 14.05 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 172 | 171 |
| TBN | 7.79 mg KOH/g | 7.5 mg KOH/g |
| CCS −30 °C | 5300 mPa·s | 6077 mPa·s |
| Pour point | −36 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 226 °C | 225 °C |
| Density | 0.851 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
- GM dexos2, MB 229.31/229.51, BMW LL-04, RN0700/0710, Porsche A40
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