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Originally Posted by Scottie
The data sheet below is for BP Visco 7000 however I could post up all data sheets for all grades like Castrol Longlife II or III and I can assure you they all have the same spec. Now this one quotes VW but I could show you ones quoting BMW or Volvo and they all have the same spec. Are you getting the picture???? Now it could be complety different for the states but I just don't think so some how do you???
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BP Visco 7000 Longlife II fulfills the new VOLKSWAGEN LongLife concept, providing a new fuel saving, high durability engine oil. It is a SAE 0W-30 product with lowered high temperature viscosity (HTHS 3,0), meeting the special high requirements of extended service interval. BP Visco 7000 Longlife II unites the requirements of VOLKSWAGEN standards 503 00, 506 00 and 506 01, which could be covered in the past only with two separate products. BP Visco 7000 Longlife II can be used in all WIV vehicles with exception of AUDI S3, RS4, AUDI TT with 225 HP, and "w"-engines. It should not be used where VW 505 01 or 503 01 are required.
Kinematic Viscosity at 100°C ISO 3104/ASTM D445 mm2/s 9.7
Kinematic Viscosity at 40ºC ISO 3104/ASTM D445 mm2/s 54.74
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN3 1RE
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Sorry but these specs are far different than what BMW and Mercedes require. This is an oil that is designed specifically for the new VW and Audi Motors that are designed around Low HTHS oils by the use of roller tappets and other items. Notice how it excludes VW's that need 503.1 oils (which are closer to BMW LL and Mercedes 229 specs). This oil has an HTHS of 3.0, far below the requirement of BMW and Mercedes of 3.5. It is also a very light oil at a CST of 9.7 at 100c, putting it at a borderline 20 weight. This oil is not ACEA A3 rated, it is an A5 oil
Also, note that the US and Europe get different oils. Castrol here is far different than Castrol Europe. Synthetic oils in Europe are all Group IV or Group V. That is why the German Castrol sold here is unique for Castrol. The only oil I am aware that is sold as a worldwide formula is Mobil 1 0w-40.