Synthetic High-Performance Low-Friction Engine Oil for Passenger Cars
Properties
ASTRON Galaxy VPD 5W-40 is a high-performance low-friction oil of viscosity class SAE 5W-40. Specially chosen base oils and additive systems give this engine oil its outstanding low-friction properties, based on excellent low-temperature viscosity, high thermal stability and low pumping work.
ASTRON Galaxy VPD 5W-40 thus has a positive effect on fuel consumption.
Use instructions
ASTRON Galaxy VPD 5W-40 has been specially developed for pump-nozzle injection systems from VW. These powerful diesel engines require an engine oil that meets particularly stringent performance criteria.
- Specifications: ACEA A3/ B4, API SL/ CF
- Recommendations*: VW-Norm 505.01, Ford WSS-M2C 917-A
| TYPICAL VALUES | METHOD | UNIT | ASTRON Galaxy VPD |
| SAE class | DIN 51 511 | – | 5W-40 |
| Density at 15°C | DIN 51 757 | g/cm3 | 0.857 |
| Viscosity at -30°C | DIN 51 377 | mPa s | 6200 |
| Viscosity at 40°C | DIN 51 562 | mm2/s | 89 |
| Viscosity at 100°C | DIN 51 562 | mm2/s | 14 |
| Viscosity index (VI) | DIN ISO 2909 | – | 162 |
| COC flash point | DIN ISO 2592 | °C | 220 |
| Pour point | DIN ISO 3016 | °C | – 48 |
| Total base number | DIN ISO 3771 | mgKOH/g | 8.0 |
| Sulphated ash | DIN 51 575 | g/100 g | 1.15 |
The above values may vary within commercially accepted tolerances.
* meets the requirements of the OEM manufacturer