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Visco 5000
High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil
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Applications

BP Visco 5000 is a super-premium quality, synthetic 5W-40 engine oil suitable for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.BP Visco 5000 is formulated for use in 4 stroke petrol and diesel engines, naturally aspirated and turbocharged. It is suitable for use with both leaded and unleaded fuels, and is miscible with any other engine oil.
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Main Benefits

- Highest possible engine protection with stable protective film even beyond extreme operating temperatures.
- Catalyst compatible
- Excellent sludge resistance.
- Superior cold start performance and efficient low temperature engine protection,
- Optimised high temperature viscosity to meet the latest OEM requirements of fuel savings and reduced exhaust emissions
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Specifications

BP Visco 5000 exceeds the requirements of the latest industry standards, and OEM requirements:
- API SL/CF
- ACEA A3/B3/B4
BP Visco 5000 is approved by the following manufacturers:
Volkswagen - VW 502.00, 505 00
BMW (Longlife-98)
Mercedes Benz 229.3
Porsche
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Storage

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.
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Health, Safety and Environment

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.
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Typical Characteristics
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Test MethodsUnitsGrade :
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5W-40
Density at 15 °CISO 3675,kg/m3855
ASTM D1298
Flash Point (COC)ISO 2592,°C220
ASTM D92
Kinematic Viscosity at 100 °CISO 3104,mm2/s14.3
ASTM D445
Viscosity IndexISO 2909,-175
ASTM D2270
Pour PointISO 3016,°C-39
ASTM D97
Total Base NumberASTM D2896mgKOH/g10.0

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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.



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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
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Date Created: 17/07/1997 10:27:53 Last Modified:04/12/2006