Here is the spec sheet for Castrol's Syntec 5W-40 oil sold at VW dealers. I received this info from Castrol last week.
I am just going past break-in on my S2000 and researching 5W-40's. I am leaning towards Redline, but I prefer soemthing that is easier to locate.
Flash point is lower than I would have thought.
CASTROL SYNTEC
SAE 5W-40
TYPICAL INSPECTION DATA
Specific Gravity, 60oF (15.5oC) (ASTM D1298) 0.85
Viscosity, cSt @ 100 oC (ASTM D445) 12.80
Viscosity, cP @ -25 oC (ASTM D5293) 3300 Max
High Shear Viscosity, cP @ 150 oC (CEC L-36-A-90) 4.5
Pour Point, oC (ASTM D97) -33 Max
Zinc, % Wt. 0.10
Phosphorus, % Wt. 0.09
Flash Point, COC, oF (oC) 405 (207)
Fire Point, COC, oF (oC) 430 (221)
Sulphur, % Wt. 0.25
Viscosity Index 175
Total Base Number (TBN) 11
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Castrol SYNTEC SAE 5W-40 is engineered specifically to meet the Volkswagen engine warranty requirements, exceeding VW 502 00 and 505 00. Exceeds all car and light truck manufacturer's warranty requirements for the protection of gasoline, diesel and turbocharged engines where API SL, SJ, SH, CF or CD is recommended. Porsche approved and also exceeds European ACEA: A3, B3, B4, MB 229.3, MB 229.1, BMW LL-98. Meets the engine protection requirements of Corvette GM 4718M, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes Benz and ILSAC GF-3 for API Certified Gasoline Engine Oils.
I am just going past break-in on my S2000 and researching 5W-40's. I am leaning towards Redline, but I prefer soemthing that is easier to locate.
Flash point is lower than I would have thought.
CASTROL SYNTEC
SAE 5W-40
TYPICAL INSPECTION DATA
Specific Gravity, 60oF (15.5oC) (ASTM D1298) 0.85
Viscosity, cSt @ 100 oC (ASTM D445) 12.80
Viscosity, cP @ -25 oC (ASTM D5293) 3300 Max
High Shear Viscosity, cP @ 150 oC (CEC L-36-A-90) 4.5
Pour Point, oC (ASTM D97) -33 Max
Zinc, % Wt. 0.10
Phosphorus, % Wt. 0.09
Flash Point, COC, oF (oC) 405 (207)
Fire Point, COC, oF (oC) 430 (221)
Sulphur, % Wt. 0.25
Viscosity Index 175
Total Base Number (TBN) 11
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Castrol SYNTEC SAE 5W-40 is engineered specifically to meet the Volkswagen engine warranty requirements, exceeding VW 502 00 and 505 00. Exceeds all car and light truck manufacturer's warranty requirements for the protection of gasoline, diesel and turbocharged engines where API SL, SJ, SH, CF or CD is recommended. Porsche approved and also exceeds European ACEA: A3, B3, B4, MB 229.3, MB 229.1, BMW LL-98. Meets the engine protection requirements of Corvette GM 4718M, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes Benz and ILSAC GF-3 for API Certified Gasoline Engine Oils.
