Standards & approvals

  • ACEA A3/B4 oil sequence

    ACEA's sequence for petrol and light-duty diesel engines.

  • Petrol engine oil, API SP performance level

    API's service category for spark-ignition engines. Current category.

  • VW 502 00 — petrol engine oil

    VW standard for petrol engine oils on a fixed drain interval, full-SAPS level; not for engines with a particulate filter.

  • VW 505 00 — diesel engine oil

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

Standards & approvals

  • ACEA A3/B4 oil sequence

    ACEA's sequence for petrol and light-duty diesel engines.

  • Petrol engine oil, API SP performance level

    API's service category for spark-ignition engines. Current category.

  • VW 502 00 — petrol engine oil

    VW standard for petrol engine oils on a fixed drain interval, full-SAPS level; not for engines with a particulate filter.

  • VW 505 00 — diesel engine oil

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

  • PSA B71 2296 — engine oil

    PSA engine oil approval with particulate filter compatibility and wear protection requirements.

  • FCA 9.55535-M2 — engine oil

    FCA fluid specification from the 9.55535 series; the M2 suffix indicates the performance level and viscosity class.

  • FCA 9.55535-H2 — engine oil

    FCA fluid specification from the 9.55535 series; the H2 suffix indicates the performance level and viscosity class.

  • Renault RN0700 — passenger-car engine oil

    Renault's engine oil approval for petrol cars and for diesel engines without a particulate filter.

  • Renault RN0710 — engine oil for DPF diesels

    Renault oil approval for passenger-car diesel engines, including those with a particulate filter.

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Specifications

Category
Engine oils
Viscosity
SAE 5W-40
Manufacturer code
70983
Availability
On request

Compatible vehicles

Citroën
C4
Fiat
Bravo, Grande Punto
Peugeot
206, 307
Renault
Clio dCi, Clio II, Clio III, Clio III RS, Laguna III, Megane II, Megane II RS, Megane III RS, Scenic II, Twingo II
Volkswagen
Bora, Golf III, Golf IV, Golf V, New Beetle, Passat B5, Passat B6, Polo III, Touareg

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

Typical characteristics

PropertyTypical valueMethod
AppearanceClear
Density @15°Cg/cm³0.8552ASTM D 4052
Kinematic viscosity @100°Cmm²/s (cSt)13.81ASTM D 445
Viscosity index172ASTM D 2270
Flash point COC°C223ASTM D 92
Sulphated ash%1.01ASTM D 874
TBNmgKOH/g12.28ASTM D 2896
CCS at –30°CmPa*s5668ASTM D5293
Pour point°C-42ASTM D97

Complete documentation

Manufacturer's description

PETRONAS Syntium X 5W-40 is a fully synthetic engine oil designed for modern passenger cars, SUVs and vans using petrol and diesel engines. It provides outstanding protection from wear and sludge for maximum engine efficiency, and its excellent resistance to oxidation grants stable performance throughout the entire drain interval. The oil is engineered around three pillars: superior protection against wear, deposits and sludge; superior resistance to oxidation to maintain efficiency for the full drain interval; and superior defence against engine damage for increased durability. PETRONAS Syntium X 5W-40 meets the ACEA A3/B4 and API SP specifications, and fulfils the VW 502.00/505.00, PSA B71 2296, FCA 955535-M2/H2 and Renault RN 0700/0710 requirements.

Applications

  • Provides outstanding protection against wear and sludge, for maximum engine efficiency.
  • Its excellent resistance to oxidation ensures stable performance for the entire drain interval.

Performance & benefits

  • Protection: superior protection against wear, deposits and sludge.
  • Long drain: superior resistance to oxidation, maintaining efficiency for the entire drain interval.
  • Long life: superior defense against engine damage, for increased durability.

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