ACEA C3 5W-40 Brands?

[Wormdrowner]

My TDV6 3.0 Range Rover specifies ACEA C3 5W-30, but living in a particularly warm area (SE Texas), I prefer running 5W-40. The only C3 5W-40 that I have found with reasonable availability is Castrol EDGE Full Synthetic 5W40. I have no complaints about it, but I was wondering if any of y'all would know of other oils that meet those specs?

Thanks!

 

[fantastic]

0w-40 ESP but availability is tricky.

 

[edyvw]

Motul X-Clean 5W40 GEN2 has HTHS 3.9cP:
https://a.co/d/fC8AkVi

 

[scrllock]

Besides those two, Ravenol RUP and Liqui-moly 4100 Top tec. But if you can find 0w40 ESP via the Autozone deal that's really the only reasonably priced option.

 

[TijY_]

Would probably take a look at this oil, over the imported oils.
If you truly feel like Mobil 1 ESP xW30 is not enough.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/5W-40-Full-Synthetic-Extra-Protection-European-Motor-Oil-API-SP-ACEA-C3-5U-SQuarts-4-73L-Made-in-USA-Pack-of-1/18472916541?classType=REGULAR&from=/search&sid=ea3108a2-6744-4950-9a70-d95fe0f3c488

 

[chris719]

My TDV6 3.0 Range Rover specifies ACEA C3 5W-30, but living in a particularly warm area (SE Texas), I prefer running 5W-40. The only C3 5W-40 that I have found with reasonable availability is Castrol EDGE Full Synthetic 5W40. I have no complaints about it, but I was wondering if any of y'all would know of other oils that meet those specs?

Thanks!

ESP X4 0W-40 is available at AutoZone and is C3 and 3.8 HTHS. The Motul Edy linked is good if you are ok with ordering it.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

My TDV6 3.0 Range Rover specifies ACEA C3 5W-30, but living in a particularly warm area (SE Texas), I prefer running 5W-40. The only C3 5W-40 that I have found with reasonable availability is Castrol EDGE Full Synthetic 5W40. I have no complaints about it, but I was wondering if any of y'all would know of other oils that meet those specs?

Thanks!

Ravenol sells some in 5w40. Mercedes dealerships used to sell Mobil 1 Formula M 5w40 for their diesels. Motul X-clean gen 2

 

[svenson]

Motul X-Clean 5W40 GEN2 has HTHS 3.9cP:
https://a.co/d/fC8AkVi

thats the old bottle i guess with more approvals,could this mean its an old badge?

latest is the onw has only 4 of them
https://www.motul.com/el-GR/products/17702?id=17702&product=MOTUL+8100+X-CLEAN+GEN2+5W-40

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LM top tec 4110

FUCHS TITAN GT1 FLEX 3 5W-40​

 

[edyvw]

thats the old bottle i guess with more approvals,could this mean its an old badge?

latest is the onw has only 4 of them
https://www.motul.com/el-GR/products/17702?id=17702&product=MOTUL+8100+X-CLEAN+GEN2+5W-40

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LM top tec 4110

FUCHS TITAN GT1 FLEX 3 5W-40​

Could be. But, most important one is MB229.52.
Not sure what exactly is in the oil to drop VW511.00.

 

[CleanSump]

A few more I didn't see above that you can order online.
Pentosin Pento High Performance II 5W-40
ROWE HIGHTEC SYNT RS DLS SAE 5W-40
ROWE HIGHTEC MULTI FORMULA SAE 5W-40
Castrol EDGE Turbo Diesel 5W-40

 

[scrllock]

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10231581-0001.pdf

List is a little old (ESP X4 for example) but if you live near vw/audi dealer you can get their 0w40 oil, which is C3.

 

[edyvw]

Would probably take a look at this oil, over the imported oils.
If you truly feel like Mobil 1 ESP xW30 is not enough.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/5W-40-Full-Synthetic-Extra-Protection-European-Motor-Oil-API-SP-ACEA-C3-5U-SQuarts-4-73L-Made-in-USA-Pack-of-1/18472916541?classType=REGULAR&from=/search&sid=ea3108a2-6744-4950-9a70-d95fe0f3c488

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Nothing says import like Mobil1.

 

[TijY_]

Nothing says import like Mobil1.

You are saying the Exxon Mobil 1 ESP in 5QT and Nascar logo on the bottle has imported base oil? Would be shocked if that was the case.

On another note,
The JLR STJLR.03.5005 spec wich is also used for the TDV6 allows for 2.9hths oils so I would think 3.5 is enough even in Texas.

 

[edyvw]

You are saying the Exxon Mobil 1 ESP in 5QT and Nascar logo on the bottle has imported base oil? Would be shocked if that was the case.

On another note,
The JLR STJLR.03.5005 spec wich is also used for the TDV6 allows for 2.9hths oils so I would think 3.5 is enough even in Texas.

And that Teflon or Teton or whatever it is does not?
What are you actually arguing with this import stuff? What is your point?

 

[CleanSump]

Commodity in an international market; North Sea, Texas, Alaska, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, you don't really know so who cares?

 

[edyvw]

Commodity in an international market; North Sea, Texas, Alaska, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, you don't really know so who cares?

Absolutely. But you never know, Teflon might be unicorn.

 

[GI_GRIFF]

My TDV6 3.0 Range Rover specifies ACEA C3 5W-30, but living in a particularly warm area (SE Texas), I prefer running 5W-40. The only C3 5W-40 that I have found with reasonable availability is Castrol EDGE Full Synthetic 5W40. I have no complaints about it, but I was wondering if any of y'all would know of other oils that meet those specs?

Thanks!

https://www.motul.com/en-US/products/17702?id=17702&product=MOTUL+8100+X-CLEAN+GEN2+5W-40

I think it is available on Amazon, eBay and FCPEURO websites.

 

[daniel327]

Valvoline MST C3 is a full synthetic 5w40 oil that would suit your requirements.

https://www.valvolineglobal.com/en-au/synpower-synthetic-engine-oil-mst-c3-5w-40/

 

[edyvw]

Valvoline MST C3 is a full synthetic 5w40 oil that would suit your requirements.

https://www.valvolineglobal.com/en-au/synpower-synthetic-engine-oil-mst-c3-5w-40/

I don’t think it is available in the US currently, not as easy as before at least.
I used it in X5 35d some 10yrs ago.

 

[scrllock]

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