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A/B: gasoline and diesel engine oils
A1/B1

Oil intended for use in gasoline and car + light van diesel
engines specifically designed to be capable of using low friction
low viscosity oils with a HTHS rate viscosity of 2.6 to 3.5 mPa.s.
These oils may be unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult
owner manual or handbook if in doubt.

A3/B3

Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use in high performance
gasoline and car + light van diesel engines and/or for extended drain intervals where specified by the engine manufacturer, and/or for year-round use of low viscosity oils, and/or for severe operating
conditions as defined by the engine manufacturer.

A3/B4

Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use in high performance gasoline and direct injection diesel engines, but also suitable for applications described under A3/B3.

A5/B5

Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use at extended
drain intervals in high performance gasoline and car + light van
diesel engines designed to be capable of using low friction low
viscosity oils with a HTHS rate viscosity of 2.9 to 3.5 mPa.s. These oils may be unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult owner manual or handbook if in doubt.

C: Catalyst compatible oils
C1

Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use as catalyst compatible
oil in vehicles with DPF and TWC in high performance car and light van diesel and gasoline engines requiring low friction, low viscosity, low SAPS oils with a HTHS higher than 2.9 mPa.s. These oils will increase the DPF and TWC life and provide fuel economy benefit.

Warning: these oils have the lowest SAPS limits and may be
unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult owner manual or
handbook if in doubt.

C2

Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use as catalyst compatible
oil in vehicles with DPF and TWC in high performance car and light van diesel and gasoline engines designed to be capable of using low friction, low viscosity oils with a HTHS higher than 2.9 mPa.s. These oils will increase the DPF and TWC life and provide fuel economy benefit.

Warning: these oils may be unsuitable for use in some engines.
Consult owner manual or handbook if in doubt.

C3

Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use as catalyst compatible
oil in vehicles with DPF and TWC in high performance car and
light van diesel and gasoline engines. These oils will increase the
DPF and TWC life.

Warning: these oils may be unsuitable for use in some engines.
Consult owner manual or handbook if in doubt.

C4

Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use as catalyst compatible
oil in vehicles with DPF and TWC in high performance car and light van diesel and gasoline engines requiring low SAPS oil with HTHS higher than 3,5mPa.s. These oils will increase the DPF and TWC life.

Warning: these oils may be unsuitable for use in some engines.
Consult owner manual or handbook if in doubt.

SAPS:  Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus, Sulphur
DPF:  Diesel Particulate Filter
TWC:  Three way catalyst
HTHS:  High temperature / High shear rate viscosity


E: Heavy Duty Diesel engine oils
E2

General purpose oil for naturally aspirated and turbocharged
heavy duty diesel engines, medium to heavy duty cycles and
mostly normal oil drain intervals.

E4

Stable, stay-in-grade oil providing excellent control of piston
cleanliness, wear, soot handling and lubricant stability. It is
recommended for highly rated diesel engines meeting Euro 1,
Euro 2, Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission requirements and running
under very severe conditions, e.g. significantly extended oil drain
intervals according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. It is
suitable for engines without particulate filters, and for some EGR
engines and some engines fitted with SCR NOx reduction
systems. However, recommendations may differ between engine
manufacturers so Driver Manuals and/or Dealers shall be
consulted if in doubt.

E6

Stable, stay-in-grade oil providing excellent control of piston
cleanliness, wear, soot handling and lubricant stability. It is
recommended for highly rated diesel engines meeting Euro 1,
Euro 2, Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission requirements and running
under very severe conditions, e.g. significantly extended oil drain
intervals according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. It is
suitable for EGR engines, with or without particulate filters, and
for engines fitted with SCR NOx reduction systems. E6 quality is
strongly recommended for engines fitted with particulate filters
and is designed for use in combination with low sulphur diesel
fuel (max 50 ppm). However, recommendations may differ
between engine manufacturers so Driver Manuals and/or Dealers
shall be consulted if in doubt.

E7

Stable, stay-in-grade oil providing effective control with
respect to piston cleanliness and bore polishing. It further
provides excellent wear and turbocharger deposit control, soot
handling and lubricant stability. It is recommended for highly
rated diesel engines meeting Euro 1, Euro 2, Euro 3 and Euro 4
emission requirements and running under severe conditions,
e.g. extended oil drain intervals according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. It is suitable for engines without particulate
filters, and for most EGR engines and most engines fitted with
SCR NOx reduction systems. However, recommendations may
differ between engine manufacturers so Driver Manuals and/or
Dealers shall be consulted if in doubt.

 




   
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