With worldwide emissions regulations tightening, there is a renewed challenge to produce more power whilst still improving engine efficiency. Castrol EDGE 5W-40 is stronger under pressure, unlocking your engine’s performance and efficiency to deliver more power with the same fuel.
Why Choose Castrol EDGE 5W-40
The Castrol EDGE range is recommended for world-leading car manufacturers, motorsport teams and mechanics. It demonstrates improved performance as a result of better fuel economy, delivers more horsepower and greater acceleration, and is stronger under pressure in today’s modern engines.
This oil is suitable for petrol and diesel cars, designed to meet the latest specifications required by modern engines where the vehicle manufacturer recommends an ACEA C3, API SN/CF or earlier specification 5W-40 lubricant.
OEM Approvals
The Product Performance Claims on the data sheet list:
- ACEA C3
- API SN/CF
- MB-Approval 226.5/229.31/229.51
- OPEL OV 040 1547-D40
- Renault RN0700/RN0710
- VW 505 00/505 01
- Meets Fiat 9.55535-S2
- Meets Ford WSS-M2C917-A
Typical Characteristics
Kinematic viscosity at 40°C is 75 mm²/s, and at 100°C is 13 mm²/s, giving a viscosity index of 174. Cold-cranking simulator viscosity at -30°C (5W) is 5800 mPa.s, and the pour point is -42°C. Density at 15°C is 0.85 g/ml, flash point (PMCC) is 202°C, and sulphated ash content is 0.8% by weight.
Storage
Store under cover. Where outside storage can’t be avoided, drums should be laid horizontally to avoid water ingress and damage to drum markings. Do not store above 60°C or expose to hot sun or freezing conditions.
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