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Motul is a worldwide lubricants manufacturer that is a mainstay amongst most motoring enthusiasts and racing teams. Motul Oils are developed in extreme conditions, like motor racing, to ensure that their knowledge and experience filter down into every quart of oil. Motul is constantly inventing new processes and technologies to improve the quality of their products, thereby invoking their pioneering spirit.

With a worldwide following and a reputation for sheer excellence, the men and women at Motul have a responsibility to their customers. The company's sheer enthusiasm for developing high quality motor-oils allows them not only to field this enthusiasm, but to revel at the challenge.

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YPE OF USE SPECIFIC 229.51 5W-30 Gasoline and Diesel oil for EURO IV engines 100% Synthetic Specifically designed for Mercedes-Benz recent cars fitted with EURO IV engines that require "Mid SAPS" lubricants : low Sulphur (< 0.2%), low Phosphorus (< 0.08%) and low Sulphated Ashes (<0.8%). Refer to carmaker oil specification. PERFORMANCES APPROVALS Mercedes Benz 229.51 * Engines compliant with EURO IV anti pollution regulation are fitted with sensitive systems for exhaust gas post treatment : - Sulphur and Phosphorus inhibit catalytic convertors operation and can damage catalytic components : inefficient exhaust gas treatment. - Sulphated Ashes clog diesel particulate filters : shorten regenerating cycle, higher fuel consumption and engine power loss. Mercedes-Benz developed MB 229.51 standard for Mid SAPS lubricants (low Sulphur, Phosphorus and Sulphated Ashes) compatible with post treatment systems. Those oils allow reaching flexible drain intervals managed by computer on board. RECOMMENDATION Drain interval : refer to manufacturers'recommendations and tune to your own use. Do not mix with lubricants not MB 229.51 compliant. PROPERTIES Viscosity grade Density at 20°C (68°F) Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) Viscosity at 40°C (104°F) Viscosity index Pour point Flash point TBN SAE J 300 ASTM D1298 ASTM D445 ASTM D445 ASTM D2270 ASTM D97 ASTM D92 ASTM D 2896 5W-30 0.848 12.1 mm2/s 72.6 mm2/s 164 -39°C / -38°F 234°C / 453°F 8.0 mg KOH/g