Petronas Syntium 800 10W-40

Standards & approvals

• ACEA A3/B3

  ACEA A3/B3 oil sequence

  ACEA's sequence for petrol and light-duty diesel engines, full-SAPS. No longer on ACEA's current list.

• MB-Approval 229.1

  Mercedes-Benz passenger-car engine oil, entry level

  Early Mercedes-Benz approval for petrol and diesel passenger-car engine oil, standard drain interval, below 229.3 and 229.5.

• VW 501 01

  VW petrol engine oil, obsolete

  VW's old standard for petrol engine oils on a fixed drain interval; withdrawn.

• VW 505 00

  VW 505 00 — diesel engine oil

  VW's standard for passenger-car diesel engine oils without unit-injector injection, on a fixed drain interval.

Specifications

Brand

Petronas

Range

Petronas Syntium

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 10W-40

Manufacturer code

70141

Availability

On request

Compatible vehicles

Mercedes-Benz

C-Class W202, E-Class W210, Vito W638

Volkswagen

Bora, Golf III, Golf IV, Passat B4, Passat B5, Polo III, Vento

Derived from the vehicle makers' approvals this product meets. Check the specification your vehicle's manual requires.

Manufacturer's description

PETRONAS Syntium 800 10W-40 is a semi-synthetic engine oil recommended for use in all types of passenger cars and the latest high-performance models fitted with fuel injection, multi-valves, turbochargers or superchargers operating under the most extreme conditions. Its features and benefits include outstanding high-temperature oxidation control that delivers lubrication stability and prevents breakdowns, superior deposit control for engine protection and excellent performance under severe and demanding driving conditions, excellent high-shear stability for stable stay-in-grade viscosity in all conditions, and instant start-up lubrication that minimizes friction and wear at start-up. The oil meets or exceeds API SN/CF and ACEA A3/B3 requirements, and carries MB approval 229.1 and VW 501.01/505.00 approval. Typical physical characteristics include a density of 0.875 g/cm³ at 15°C, a viscosity of 14.2 cSt at 100°C, a viscosity index of 150, a flash point above 200°C, a TBN of 10.0 mgKOH/g and a pour point below -30°C.

Applications

• Recommended for use in all types of passenger cars and the latest high-performance models fitted with fuel injection, multi-valve systems, turbochargers or superchargers, operating under the most extreme conditions.

Performance & benefits

• Outstanding high-temperature oxidation control, delivering lubrication stability and helping prevent breakdowns.
• Outperforms in deposit control, providing superior engine protection and excellent performance under the most severe and demanding driving conditions.
• Excellent high shear stability, delivering stable stay-in-grade viscosity in all conditions.
• Instant start-up lubrication, minimising friction and wear at start-up.

Fits

• Cars & light vehicles