European vehicle manufacturers demand more stringent
motor oil specifications than their American counterparts, recommending
high quality lubricants capable of providing maximum protection and
performance for extended drain intervals. Recently, Volkswagen and Audi
introduced turbo direct injection (TDI) technology in a number of
vehicles, including the Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Golf and Beetle models
and the Audi A3, A4, A6 and A8 models. In order to ensure adequate
protection for these new engines, the manufacturers specify motor oils
meeting the VW 505.01 specification.
Many new European vehicles require low sulfate ash
motor oils capable of providing long-term protection of emission control
systems. The latest European low sulfate ash diesel oil specification,
ACEA C3-04, and the latest Mercedes-Benz 229.31 and 229.51 and BMW LL-04
specifications require low sulfate ash motor oil formulations.
AMSOIL
European Car Formula Synthetic 5W-40 Motor Oil (AFL) is
specially formulated for the lubrication needs of modern European
gasoline and diesel cars and light trucks. Formulated with advanced
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synthetic base stocks, premium additives and a 5W-40 viscosity rating,
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AFL is the preferred oil for virtually all European automobiles,
especially turbo charged models. It is the only oil in North America to
be recommended for the latest specifications of all three major European
automakers - Volkswagen (Audi), BMW and Mercedes-Benz and the latest
North American API specification. AMSOIL
AFL is highly versatile for multiple applications.
Currently, Castrol and Motul are the primary
competing motor oil companies in North America that manufacture oils for
the VW 505.01 specification. However, neither are formulated to address
the low sulfate ash requirements of MB 229.31, MB 229.51 or BMW LL-04,
nor are they formulated up to API SM/CF requirements.
In addition to offering superior protection and
performance for more vehicle models, Synthetic 5W-40 European Motor Oil
is more cost effective and readily available than
competing motor oils. In fact, the Castrol 505.01 motor oil is only
available at Volkswagen and Audi dealerships and sells for $9.99 a
quart, while the Motul 505.01 motor oil is also difficult to find and
sells for between $7.00 and $7.75 a quart.
AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40
European Motor Oil is readily available through the extensive
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Dealer network, and its suggested retail price is $6.85 a quart. Dealers
and Preferred Customers pay $5.20 a quart.
Synthetic 5W-40 European Motor Oil is specially
formulated for modern European gasoline and diesel passenger car engines
and is recommended for applications requiring the following performance
specifications:
• API SM/CF
• ACEA C3-04
• ACEA A3/B3-04
• ACEA A3/B4-04
• MB 229.31, 229.51
• BMW LL-04
• Porsche
• Saab
• Volvo
• VW 502.00, 505.00, 505.01
Because Synthetic 5W-40 European Motor Oil is
reformulated for the stringent chemical limitations of the VW 505.01 and
MB 229.51 specifications, it is no longer recommended for vehicles
requiring the North American heavy duty diesel specification CI-4 Plus.
Under both normal and severe operating conditions,
AMSOIL
Synthetic 5W-40 European Motor Oil is recommended for the longest drain
intervals recommended by the manufacturer. Drain intervals may be
extended further based on oil analysis.
