Motul 7100 5W-40 motor oil, 1L

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A short discussion on engine oils in general..

Viscosity
Viscosity is a variable property that depends on temperature. During the operation of an automobile engine, changes in operating temperatures also occur. For effective lubrication, it is desirable for the viscosity of the oil to change as little as possible with temperature. This relationship is indicated by the so-called viscosity index. The higher this index, the lower the dependency of viscosity on temperature changes. The viscosity characteristics of engine oils are defined according to SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers, USA). This standard uses 6 winter classes marked by a number and “W” (from English: Winter) and 5 summer classes marked by a number.

Winter classes: 0W, 5W, 10W, 15W, 20W, 25W (-35°C,-30°C,-25°C,-20°C,-15°C,-10°C)
Summer classes: 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 (20°C, 30°C, 40°C, 50°C, 60°C)
The winter classification value determines the behavior of the oil at low temperatures (e.g., oil SAE 15W has a pumpability limit of -25 °C).

The summer classification value determines the use of oil at summer temperatures. If only one class is used in the designation, it means it is a monograde oil (summer or winter). When a combination of summer and winter classes is used (e.g., 5W-40), it is a multigrade oil or all-season oil. Currently, multigrade engine oils are almost exclusively used.

Performance categories
They characterize both immediate and long-term properties.and motor oil under various forms of operational loads. Different properties are evaluated, such as oxidation stability, volatility, wear protection, sludge formation, corrosion protection, fuel economy, etc.

For designating the performance category of motor oils, the following standards are used:
API classification (American Petroleum Institute, USA)
ACEA classification (Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobile, EU)
proprietary standards of engine and vehicle manufacturers (VW, MB, MAN, VOLVO, TATRA)
MIL-L classification (standards of the American army)
other classifications (e.g., ILSAC)
Currently, the most significant specifications are API, ACEA, and the proprietary standards of engine and vehicle manufacturers. The CCMC classification is already outdated and is only temporarily mentioned.

API Classification
According to this standard, motor oils are differentiated by their use into oils for gasoline (spark-ignition) engines marked with the letter "S" (from English: Service) and oils for diesel (compression-ignition) engines marked with the letter "C" (from English: Commercial). Most oils are usable for both types of engines and are thus labeled with a combination of both letters, e.g., SL/CF.

Performance classes for gasoline engines
SA - Oils without additives for engines operating under mild conditions with low load, produced from 1940 to 1950.
SB - Oils with additives to prevent sludge formation for engines manufactured from 1951 to 1963.
SC - Oils with additives to prevent sludge formation and low-temperature deposits for engines produced from 1964 to 1967.
SD - Additive oils with detergent and dispersant additives for engines manufactured from 1968 to 1971.
SE - Oils for highly stressed engines made from 1971 to 1979.
SF - Oils for highly loaded engines produced from 1980 to 1988.
SG - Oils for engines manufactured from 1988 to 1993, which meet the strictest requirements for minimizing wear and deposits.
SH - Oils with the same properties as SG but tested according to more demanding standards. Designed for engines manufactured in 1996 and older.
SJ - Oil for engines produced in 2001 and older.
SL - Oils exceeding API SJ with increased fuel economy and extended service intervals.
SM - Oils of the highest quality exceeding API SL with improved oxidation stability, better wear, and deposit protection. Effective from 2004.

Oils for gasoline and light diesel engines
A1/B1 - Oils additive against sludge formation on the piston, deposits, wear, and oxidation at high temperatures. They meet requirements for super-light operation and fuel economy. Suitable only for certain engines.
A3/B3 - Oils intended for highly stressed gasoline and diesel engines or for extended service intervals as recommended by the engine manufacturer.
A3/B4 - Oils for high-performance gasoline engines and diesel engines with direct fuel injection, also suitable for the use described in category B3.
A5/B5 - Highly stable oils designed for extended service intervals in high-load gasoline and diesel engines. They meet the requirements for super-light operation and fuel economy. Suitable only for specially designed engines.
Catalyst-compatible oils – for gasoline and light diesel engines
C1 - Oils intended for use with DPF (diesel particulate filter) and TWC (three-way catalyst) catalysts in high-performance engines requiring low-viscosity oil with low SAPS (chemical limits) and with a high-temperature high shear viscosity (HTHSV) greater than 2.9 mPa.s. Oils extend the life of catalysts and reduce fuel consumption. Suitable only for specially designed engines.specially constructed engines.
C2 - Oils for use with DPF and TWC catalysts in high-performance engines designed for low-viscosity oils with HTHSV greater than 2.9 mPa.s. These oils extend the life of DPF and TWC catalysts and reduce fuel consumption. They are suitable only for specially constructed engines.
C3 - Oils for use with DPF and TWC catalysts in high-performance engines. They extend the life of DPF and TWC catalysts. They are suitable only for specially constructed engines.
Oils for diesel engines of trucks
E2 - General purpose oils for naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines, moderately to heavily loaded, with normal change intervals.
E4 - Oils providing excellent protection for cylinder cleanliness - against wear and soot. They are recommended for high-performance engines that meet Euro 1, Euro 2, Euro 3, and Euro 4 emission standards, operated under heavy conditions, e.g. extended change intervals, according to the manufacturer's recommendations. They are suitable for engines without particulate filters and for some engines equipped with exhaust gas recirculation or SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) systems, according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
E6 - Oils providing excellent protection for cylinder cleanliness - against wear and soot. They are recommended for high-performance engines that meet Euro 1, Euro 2, Euro 3, and Euro 4 emission standards, operated under heavy conditions, e.g. extended change intervals, according to the manufacturer's recommendations. They are suitable for engines equipped with exhaust gas recirculation, with or without particulate filters, and for engines with SCR systems. E6 - quality particularly recommended for engines with particulate filters and is qualified in combination with low-sulfur fuel (max. 50 ppm). Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
E7 - Oils providing effective protection for cleanliness and against cylinder polishing. They further provide improved protection against wear, deposits, and soot. They are recommended for high-performance engines that meet Euro 1, Euro 2, Euro 3, and Euro 4 emission standards, operated under heavy conditions, e.g. extended change intervals, according to the manufacturer's recommendations. They are suitable for engines without particulate filters and for most engines equipped with exhaust gas recirculation or SCR systems, according to the manufacturers' recommendations.
Note: Categories A2 and B2 are not included in the current edition. However, they remain valid in their last form as long as they are recommended by car manufacturers in service books.
Categories E3 and E5 are replaced by categories E6 and E7.

Explanations:

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) - particulate filter
TWC (Three Way Catalyst) - three-way catalyst
EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) - exhaust gas recirculation
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) - selective catalytic reduction of NOx: adjustment of exhaust gas composition with urea (AdBlue = 32.5% aqueous solution of urea)

Automakers’ and engine manufacturers’ standards
Many automakers and engine manufacturers require engine oils to meet additional requirements not included in the methodology of previous classifications.


How to properly choose motor oil?
1. The first principle when selecting motor oil is to follow the manufacturer's instructions contained in the manual for each vehicle. Only the engine manufacturer (of the vehicle) can responsibly indicate which oil can be used. Practically no manufacturer recommends a specific oil brand (it contradicts the laws on competition in the European Union). Manufacturers (of vehicles) recommend oils according to the so-called performance specification, e.g. API SH/CD, ACEA A3, VW 505.00, MB 229.1 and viscosity specification SAE,e.g. 15W-40, 10W-40. The recommended oil types have their change intervals specified.
2. For oils of the same performance specification, the same change interval is recommended.
3. If you do not have the vehicle manual, ask the manufacturer. Remember, the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a brand of oil, but only the performance and viscosity specification.
4. If the oil meets the performance and viscosity specification (or a higher specification), it can be used. A higher performance level is acceptable, but it's generally more expensive and does not bring many benefits.
5. If you are changing an oil of low performance specification (M5AD, M6AD) to a new oil with high performance, shorten the change interval for the first change (sludge will be flushed out).
6. Do not mix mineral oils (SAE 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-30, 40) with synthetic oils (SAE 0W and 5W-30, 40, 50).