What does ACEA A5 B5 mean?

ACEA A5/B5 oils are Upper Mainline lubricants. They are designed for use in high performance gasoline and light duty diesel engines that are specifically designed to use a low viscosity oil. These oils may be unsuitable for use in some engines.

What oil is ACEA A5 B5?

Castrol EDGE 5W-30 A5/B5 is suitable for use in automotive gasoline and diesel engines where the manufacturer recommends an ACEA A5/B5, API SN/CF or earlier specification 5W-30 lubricant.

Is ACEA A5 B5 synthetic oil?

Fully synthetic engine oil of at least ACEA A5/B5 must be used.

Can I use ACEA C3 instead of A5 B5?

ACEA C3 will be fine.. You wouldn’t want to run A5/B5 in a car that had a catalytic convertor but the other way around is fine. Make sure weight and blend is right (5W-40 fully synthetic IIRC?) and you’ll be fine.

What does low SAPS mean in oil?

Low SAPS Oil is simply oil that has low levels of Sulphated Ash, Phosphorous, and Sulphur. Each manufacturer will decide which SAPS level will be most effective for their engine and will choose an ACEA C rating, which you will find in your vehicle’s handbook.

What does A5 mean on engine oil?

A5/B5: These engine oils are intended for use at extended drain intervals in gasoline & diesel engines designed to use low viscosity oils with HTHS (high-temperature high shear) viscosity of 2.9 to 3.5 mPa*s. These Oils are unsuitable for use in certain engines so remember to always consult the OEM’s owner’s manual.

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What is ACEA oil rating?

The European body ACEA classes the light duty diesel oils under a “C” grade specification meaning “catalyst compatible”, and a numbering system from 1 through to 5. Hence we have ACEA C1, C2, C3, C4 & C5 grade oils, all of which have different chemical and performance standards.

What is the difference between API and ACEA?

API is the American Petroleum Institute. The API rating of an engine oil covers the performance rating of the oil (e.g. SM for petrol, CF for diesel). ACEA is a European industry body up of European vehicle manufacturers. The ACEA rating of an engine oil of covers the performance rating of the oil (e.g. A3/B3, C3).

Is A5 B5 better than C3?

The A/B class’s A5/B5 oils have lower HTHS viscosities, which means that they provide better fuel economy but they may not provide adequate protection in engines that are not designed for them. On the other hand C1 and C2 oils have lower HTHS viscosities, while C3 and C4 oils have higher HTHS viscosities.