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Originally posted by Dr. T:
OK...so what are the correct Viscosity Index and flash point numbers then? Enlighten us. Why do you state they are incorrect?
i just got their e-mail(liqui moly), i believe i owe you an apology Dr. T ,you were right . It was a shock for me. Anyway here are the Aral's specifications:
Applications:
High-end high-performance motor oil with Aral Synthesis Technology with potential for extended oil-drain intervals. Helps to save fuel and to protect the environment. Large performance reserves even with maximum permissible oil-drain intervals and in engines with low oil consumption. Suitable for all four-stroke gasoline and Diesel (incl. direct injection and turbocharged) car engines. Required for Saab 9-3 Sport-Sedan diesel motor.
Specification:
ACEA A3 , B3 , B4
API SJ/CF
Approval:
Mercedes-Benz specification for service product sheet 229.3
BMW Approval Longlife-98
Porsche Approval
VW-Norm 502 00 and 505 00 Issue 1/97
Opel GM-LL-B-025
Technical Data
SAE-grade DIN 51511 5W-40
ASTM-Color DIN ISO 2049 2,5
Density at 15 °C g/ml DIN 51757 0,855
Viscosity
100 °C mm²/s DIN 51562 13,9
40 °C mm²/s DIN 51562 79
-25 °C mPa·s DIN 51377 3350
Viscosity Index DIN ISO 2909 190
Flash point COC °C DIN ISO 2592 225
Pour point °C DIN ISO 3016 - 36