Oil GM 5W40
Content
GM 5W40 engine oil is designed for General Motors vehicles. This car company is one of the largest and most famous in the world. To protect your machines, the manufacturer recommends specialized technical fluids.
Product Description
GM 5 W 40 - synthetics with a package of excellent additives. It has a wide range of applications and excellent technical characteristics. Works in a wide range of conditions and temperatures. Provides easy start of the engine in the winter. Does not rust, does not form deposits and soot.
Lubricates high quality parts, reducing friction and preventing wear. Protects against corrosion. Efficiently removes heat, preventing overheating of the power unit. In addition, it has minimal consumption and volatility. Therefore, there is practically no need for recharging. Yes, of course, the motor is working properly.
Application area
The oil is used in passenger cars with gasoline and diesel engines. Primarily recommended for the Chevrolet brand. Sometimes this oil is called GM 5W40 Dexos2. This is a bug because it doesn't have the Dexos2 spec.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Cost / Units |
|---|---|
| viscosity index: | 167 |
| Density at +15 °С: | 0,851 |
| Kinematic viscosity at 40°С: | 77,77 |
| Pour point: | -34 ° C |
| Kinematic viscosity at 100°С: | 10,7 |
Approvals, approvals and specifications
- API SL / CF;
- ASEA A3/V3;
- ILSAK GF-4.
Release form and articles
- 93743720 GM 5W-40 (plastic bottle) 1L;
- 93743721 GM 5W-40 (bottle) 6 l.
How 5W40 stands for
5W40 means that the product is suitable for use throughout the year. The numbers 5 and 40 indicate that the viscosity of the lubricant will remain stable from minus 35 to plus 40 degrees.
How to distinguish a fake
General Motors 5W40 grease is often counterfeited. In order not to mistakenly buy a fake, you should always pay attention to the quality of the packaging. The plastic is flexible and dense, without rough and uneven seams. Labels are pasted and printed in high quality. Distinctive features are an embossed square at the bottom of the container and a hologram in the upper right corner.
Instructions for use
Replenishment and operation of the lubricant is carried out in accordance with the recommendations of the equipment manufacturer. Before first use, the system must be flushed to remove old oil residue.
Advantages and disadvantages
General Motors 5W40 engine oil has the following benefits:
- quick start of the engine even at low temperatures;
- low volatility and waste consumption, no need for constant recharging;
- power unit life extension;
- protection of parts from oxidation, scale formation, deposits, corrosion;
- excellent lubricating properties;
- reduced fuel consumption;
- paid price.
Oil reviews are good. However, there are also some disadvantages. It's a bunch of fakes. Also, be careful when using the product on older machines, washed out deposits can clog the channels.
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