Product Information

A PRODUCT OF THE VALVOLINE COMPANY

A DIVISION OF ASHLAND INC.

VALVOLINE SYNPOWER MOTOR OIL: ILSAC Grades

Valvolines SYNPOWER ILSAC Grades are premium fully synthetic motor oils that are formulated with the highest quality
synthetic base oils and enhanced with the most advanced additive technology for ultimate performance in meeting the latest
requirements for modern engines in North America. The ILSAC Grade Synpower Motor Oils are specially designed to
provide high levels of fuel efficiency and deposit protection under severe service conditions and meet the performance
requirements of virtually all naturally aspirated, turbocharged and supercharged passenger cars operating in North America
including European and Asian passenger cars.

The Valvoline SYNPOWER Motor Oil Advantages

Breakdown Resistance: Increased thermal and oxidation stability.

Deposit Control:
Reduces formation of sludge and varnish deposits.

Wear Protection:
Improves oil film strength and breakdown resistance.

Volatility:
Lowers oil vaporization and consumption at extreme conditions.

Cold Start Properties:

Flows easily at low temperature.
Approvals and Performance Levels
API SN/SM
API CF **
ACEA A1
ACEA A5
ILSAC GF-5
dexos 1
Ford WSS-M2C945-A
Ford WSS-M2C946-A
Chrysler MS-6395
GM 6094M **
GM 4718M
Test
Vis @ 100C (cSt)
Vis @ 40C (cSt)
Viscosity Index
Spec Gravity @ 60F
Density(lbs/gal)
Total Base No.
Flash COC (C)
Pour Point (C)
CCS cP (C)
MRV TP-1 cP (C)
NOACK, wt. % loss
Sulfated Ash
Zinc/Phosphorus, wt.%
Sodium, wt%
Calcium, wt%

0W-20

5W-20

5W-30
5W-30
5W-30
5W-30
5W-30
5W-30

10W-30
10W-30
10W-30*
10W-30*
10W-30

0W-20

5W-20

0W-20

5W-20
5W-20
5W-20

0W-20

5W-20
5W-20

0W-20
8.8
47.0
169
0.844
7.04
8.7
220
-45
4600@-35

5W-20
8.7
48.1
161
0.847
7.06
8.7
221
-42
5000@-30

5W-30
10.7
59.5
172
0.847
7.06
8.7
223
-42
4300 @ -30

10W-30
10.5
64.0
153
0.856
7.14
8.7
223
-39
4200@-25

30,000@-40
12.0
0.93
0.083/0.076
0.049
0.211

13,500@ -35
10.0
0.93
0.083/0.076
0.049
0.211

18,000@-35
10.0
0.93
0.083/0.076
0.049
0.211

13,000@-30
9.6
0.93
0.083/0.076
0.049
0.211

5W-30
5W-30
5W-30
5W-30

10W-30
10W-30
10W-30

* Except European Fuel Economy

** Obsolete

This information only applies to products manufactured in the following location(s): USA, Canada.
Replaces:
Author's Initials:
Effective Date:
6-6-12
10-25-11
ZGZ

Code
Rev 011

Product Information
A PRODUCT OF THE VALVOLINE COMPANY

A DIVISION OF ASHLAND INC.

VALVOLINE SYNPOWER MOTOR OIL:

non-ILSAC Grades

Valvolines SYNPOWER non-ILSAC Grades are premium fully synthetic motor oils that are formulated specially with the
highest quality synthetic base oils and enhanced with the most advanced additive technology for ultimate performance in
meeting the latest requirements for European applications including Mercedes Benz, BMW and VW diesel and gasoline
engines and meet the performance requirements of virtually all naturally aspirated, turbocharged and supercharged
passenger cars operating in North America including Asian passenger cars.

The Valvoline SYNPOWER Motor Oil Advantages

Breakdown Resistance:
Increased thermal and oxidation stability.

Deposit Control:
Reduces formation of sludge and varnish deposits.

Wear Protection:
Improves oil film strength and breakdown resistance.

Volatility:
Lowers oil vaporization and consumption at extreme conditions.

Cold Start Properties:

Flows easily at low temperature.

Emissions System Protection:

Synpower MST 5W-30 and Synpower MST 5W-40, are designed
for diesel passenger cars with diesel particulate filters and also meet the emission system protection
requirements of ILSAC GF-5.
Approvals/Performance Level
API SN/SM
API CF **
ACEA A3/B3/B4
ACEA C3
MB 229.3, 229.5
MB 229.31, 229.51
VW 505.01
VW 502.00, & 505.00

Synpower MST
5W-30
5W-30
5W-30
5W-30
5W-30
5W-30*
5W-30*
5W-30*

Porsche A40
BMW Long Life 04
BMW Long Life 01
dexos 2

5W-30*
5W-30
5W-30

Synpower MST
5W-40
5W-40
5W-40
5W-40
5W-40
5W-40*
5W-40*
5W-40*
5W-40*
5W-40*
-----

Synpower HST
5W-40
5W-40
5W-40
----5W-40*
--------5W-40*
5W-40*
----5W-40*/5W-30*

Synpower
20W-50
20W-50
20W-50
20W-50
20W-50
20W-50
20W-50
20W-50
20W-50
-----

* Denotes formal OEM approval

** Obsolete

Test
Vis @ 100C (cSt)
Vis @ 40C (cSt)
Viscosity Index
Spec Gravity @ 60F
Density(lbs/gal)
Total Base No.
Flash COC (C)
Pour Point (C)
CCS cP (C)

5W-30 MST
12.0
72.0
163
0.852
7.1
7
227
-42
6020@-30

5W-40 MST
13.1
79.0
167
0.852
7.1
7
230
-42
5900@-30

5W-40 HST
13.5
82.0
168
0.854
7.2
10
230
-42
5900@-30

20W-50
19.0
139.0
155
0.862
7.2
7
230
-33
4700@-15

MRV TP-1 cP (C)

NOACK, wt. % loss
Sulfated Ash
Zinc/Phosphorus, wt.%
Calcium

20,000@-35
9.3
0.78
0.084/0.077
0.193

20,000@-35
10.1
0.78
0.084/0.077
0.193

20,000@-35
10.2
1.26
0.099/0.090
0.326

10,100@-20
8.2
0.78
0.084/0.077
0.193

This information only applies to products manufactured in the following location(s): USA, Canada.
Effective Date:
Replaces:
Author's Initials:
Code
10-25-11
12-15-10
ZGZ
Rev 009