Castrol Tection Medium Duty 15w-40
01736 757002VISCOSITY - SAE 15w-40
Protection for older diesel engines and light / medium duty operations
Castrol Tection Medium Duty is a 15W-40 diesel engine oil, primarily recommended for older commercial vehicles and
those running under light to moderate operating conditions.
Castrol Tection Medium Duty 15W-40 can be used in turbo-charged or normally aspirated trucks, buses, LCVs, off-road
vehicles & equipment and agricultural vehicles.
Castrol Tection Medium Duty 15W-40 provides excellent protection for older engines, and those running under light to
medium operating conditions.
User benefits include:
• Protection against wear and deposits. Castrol Tection Medium Duty 15W-40 is formulated to reduce many types of
wear and also reduce the build-up of deposits, so maintenance costs are controlled and unscheduled downtime is
prevented.
• Standard oil drain intervals. Castrol Tection Medium Duty 15W-40 is approved by OEMs for use at standard drain
intervals
| Name | Method | Units | Tection Medium Duty 15W-40 |
| Density @ 15C, Relative
| ASTM D1298 | g/ml | 0.879 |
| Viscosity, Kinematic 100C
| ASTM D445 | mm²/s | 14.6 |
| Viscosity, CCS -20C
| ASTM D5293 | mPa.s (cP) | 6600 |
| Viscosity, Kinematic 40C
| ASTM D445 | mm²/s | 110 |
| Viscosity Index
| ASTM D2270 | None | 137 |
| Ash, Sulphated
| ASTM D874 | % wt | 1.05 |
| Total Base Number, TBN
| ASTM D2896 | mg KOH/g | 8.2 |
| Pour Point | ASTM D97 | °C | -39 |
| Flash Point, COC | ASTM D92 | °C | 228 |
ACEA E2
API CG-4
MB-Approval 228.1
Volvo VDS
Meets Requirements of MAN 271
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 damage to drum markings. Products should not be stored above 60°C, exposed
to hot sun or freezing conditions.
