BP Visco 3000 10W-40 is a high performance, part synthetic engine lubricant. It has been specially formulated for petrol and diesel engines, whether normally aspirated or turbo-charged. It has highly specialised additives to ensure high performance operation.

Part synthetic formulation Applicable across a wide range of modern car and light van types Enables operation across a wide temperature range

Offers advanced engine protection

The internationally-recognised standards that are used by manufacturers to specify oils for use in their engines, and which BP Visco 3000 meets or exceeds, include : ACEA A3/B3 API SL/CF

BP Visco 3000 meets the requirements of most major motor manufacturers of Europe, America and Japan MB 229.1 VW 505 00

All packages should be stored under cover. Where outside storage is unavoidable drums should be laid horizontally to avoid the possible ingress of water and the obliteration

of drum markings. Products should not be stored above 60°C, exposed to hot sun or freezing conditions.

Health, safety and environmental information is provided for this product in the Materials Safety Data Sheet. This gives details of potential hazards, precautions and First Aid measures, together with environmental effects and disposal of used products.

The British Petroleum Company p.l.c. or its subsidiaries will not accept liability if the product is used other than in the manner or with the precautions or for the purpose/s specified. Before the product is used other than as directed, advice should be obtained from the local BP office.

Test Methods

Units

Grade :

SAE 10W-40

Test	Method(s)	Unit	Typical
Density @ 15C, Relative	ASTM D4052		0.875
Appearance	Visual		Clear & Bright Amber Liquid
Viscosity, Kinematic 100C	ASTM D445	mm²/s	14.5
Viscosity, Kinematic 40C	ASTM D445	mm²/s	100
Viscosity Index	ASTM D2270		149
Viscosity, CCS -25C (10W)	ASTM D5293	cP	6700
Flash Point, PMCC	ASTM D93	°C	194
Ash, Sulphated	ASTM D874	% wt	1.05
Total Base Number, TBN	ASTM D2896	mg KOH/g	8

The above figures are typical of those obtained with normal production tolerance and do not constitute a specification.

This Data sheet and information it contains is considered to be accurate at the date of printing. No warranty or representation, expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the data and information contained in this publication.		The Seller shall not be responsible for any loss or damage resulting from any hazards or risks identified in the data sheet and which are associated with petroleum products concerned (provided that this disclaimer shall not affect any statutory rights of the Buyer of the petroleum products concerned).
It is the User's obligation to evaluate and use products safely and within the scope advised in the data sheet and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. No statement made in this publication shall be construed as a permission, recommendation or authorisation given or implied to practice any patented invention without a valid licence.		Lubricants UK Limited Wakefield House Pipers Way Swindon Wiltshire SN3 1RE United Kingdom Telephone +44 (0) 1793 512712 Fax +44 (0) 1793 453983 Technical Helpline +44 (0) 8457 660334

________________________________________________________________________________

Date Created: 05/09/2003 10:07:12 Last Modified:04/12/2006