15W40 oil from ADDINOL
The 15W40 engine oils from ADDINOL consist of proven base oils and innovative additives. They were developed for demanding applications in gasoline and diesel engines. We guarantee highest engine cleanliness, best dispersion, corrosion and wear protection behaviour as well as thermal-oxidative resistance according to the proven performance level. Convince yourself of our 15W40 oils. With our Oilfinder you can check if your car is compatible with our oils.
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ADDINOL DIESEL LONGLIFE MD 1548
Specifications / Approvals:
ACEA E7
API CI-4 Plus, API SL
Global DHD-1
Cummins CES 20078, Cummins CES 20077, Cummins CES 20076, Deutz DQC III-18, Mack EO-N, MAN M 3275, MB 228.3, MTU Oil category 2, Renault VI RLD-2, Volvo VDS-3
meets the requirements:
Caterpillar ECF-2, Caterpillar ECF-1-a, DAF, DDC 93K215, Fiat-Iveco, Mack EO-M Plus
ADDINOL PROFESSIONAL 1540 E8/E11
Specifications / Approvals:
ACEA E6, ACEA E7, ACEA E8, ACEA E9, ACEA E11, ACEA E7
API CK-4
Caterpillar ECF-3, Deutz DQC III-18 LA, Mack EOS-4.5, DTFR 15C100 (MB 228.31), Renault VI RLD-3, Volvo VDS-4.5
erfüllt die Anforderungen an:
Caterpillar ECF-2, Caterpillar ECF-1-a, Cummins CES 20086, Cummins CES 20081, DAF, DDC 93K222, Iveco, JASO DH-2, John Deere JDQ 78 X, John Deere JDQ 78 A, MAN M 3275, MAN M 3575, MAN M 3775, MTU Oil category 2.1
ADDINOL SUPER DRIVE MV 1546
Specifications / Approvals:
ACEA A3/B4
API CF, API SM
MB 229.1
meets the requirements:
VW 501 01, VW 505 00
ADDINOL SUPER STAR MX 1547
Specifications / Approvals:
ACEA A3/B4
API CI-4, API SL
meets the requirements:
MB 229.1, VW 501 01, VW 505 00, MB 228.2, PSA B71 2295
ADDINOL SUPER MV 1545
Specifications / Approvals:
ACEA A3/B3
API CF, API SJ
ADDINOL LEGENDS 15W-40
Specifications / Approvals:
API CC, API SF, API SD, API SC
Information about 15W40 engine oil
What does 15W40 mean?
15W40 refers to the SAE class according to which the engine oil was classified. The SAE class describes the viscosity of an oil, i.e. its flow properties as a function of the operating temperature. Engine oils of class 15W40 are multigrade oils. These have good flow properties at cold and warm temperatures. This means that the important lubrication points in the engine are optimally supplied at cold and heat. "15W" refers to the flowability at cold temperatures (W=winter). It is still pumpable down to -25 °C, i.e. liquid enough to disperse in the engine. The number "40" describes the flowability of the engine oil at an operating temperature of 100 °C. The kinematic viscosity of a 15W40 oil at 100 °C is in the range of 12.5 - 16.2 mm²/s.
Engine oils with SAE Class 15W40 function in the temperature range from -25 °C to +40 °C. In extremely harsh winters it can lead to inadequate lubrication with 15W40 oils. Whether your truck is approved for 15W40 engine oil can be found in the respective manufacturer's specifications.
15W40 mineral?
Since 15W40 engine oils must remain serviceable in a lower temperature range than, for example, 0W40 oils, synthetic or semi-synthetic base oils do not necessarily have to be processed during production. Many 15W40 oils are therefore produced from mineral base oils. Since mineral oils are cheaper than synthetic oils, 15W40 oils are also cheaper than other multigrade oils such as 0W40, which consist mainly of synthetic base oils. In addition to the price advantage, mineral oils also have disadvantages. They are thermally more unstable then synthetic base oils.
15W40 or 10W40
Engine oils with SAE classes 15W40 and 10W40 differ mainly in their cold flow behaviour. While 15W40 oils can be pumped down to -25 °C in the engine, 10W40 oils can also withstand operating temperatures down to -30 °C. The base oils may also differ, as 10W40 oils rely on fully synthetic or semi-synthetic base oils. They are comparably of higher value than the mineral oils used in 15W40 engine oils.
Mixing 15W40 and 10W40?
The engine oils of the SAE classes 15W40 and 10W40 can always be mixed with each other. The combination of mineral oil and synthetic oil is no problem. If your truck or commercial vehicle is approved for both viscosity classes, there will be no problems in the engine. If your commercial vehicle only has the release for one of the two SAE classes, we advise against mixing. Engine damage may occur if the lubricating properties of the mixture do not comply with the manufacturer's specifications.
