Product information

MaxLife 10W-40

The first formulation with extra ingredients to extend engine life - Synthetic blend motor oil revitalizes high-kilometer engines slowing the aging process.

With special additives such as advanced seal conditioners and cleaning agents, MaxLife engine oils revitalize critical parts to help engines run better longer. Voted ‘Product of the Year’ by Lubricant’s World*, MaxLife motor oil is endorsed by the leading independent European approval body TÜV Nord.

Approvals/Performance levels

- SAE 10W-40
- API SL/CF
- ACEA A3/B4-04
- TüV Certified

Applications

For passenger cars and vans with gasoline, diesel and LPG engines with or without turbochargers.

For passenger cars and light trucks with engines with more than 100.000 Km.

Can also be used for lower kilometer cars.

MaxLife is not intended for antique cars.


Features and Benefit

Exclusive Multi-LifeTM additives

Combat the 4 major causes of engine breakdown: leaks, deposits, sludge and friction.

Volatility

Low volatility leading to less oil consumption.

Reduced oil consumption

Special seal conditioners help lower -- or even stop -- the high oil consumption of older engines.

Cold starts

Easy cold start with an engine kept clean by special chemistry

Deposit control

Extra cleaning agents reduce deposit formation in combustion chamber and turbochargers.

TüV Nord certification

Approved by the independent German Institute:
TüV (Technischer Uberwachungsverein).

Wear protection

Unique friction modifiers help prevent future wear.

Extended engine life

With special seal conditioners and cleaning agents, MaxLife engine oils revitalize critical areas in the engine to extend engine life.

 

Voted Product of the Year by the leading technical magazine, Lubricants World.

Health and Safety

This product is not likely to present any significant health or safety hazards when used correctly in the right application. A Material and Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available on request via your local sales office or via the internet @ http://msds.ashland.com

Protect the Environment

Take used oil to an authorized collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.

Typical Properties

Typical property characteristics are based on current production. Whilst future production will conform to Valvoline™ specifications, variations in these characteristics may occur.

 

MaxLife motor oil

 

SAE Viscosity Grade

10W-40

Viscosity, mm2/s @ 100 ºC

14.2

Viscosity, mm2/s @ 40 ºC

98.5

Viscosity Index ASTM D2270

150

Viscosity, mPa.s –25°C

<7000

TBN, mg KOH/g ASTM D2896

10.4

Pour Point, ºC ASTM D5950

-36

Specific Gravity @ 15.6°C. D4052

0.872

Flash Point, COC, ºC

218

 

This information only applies to products manufactured in the following location(s): Europe

People Who Know Use Valvoline™

Serving more than 100 countries around the globe, Valvoline is a leading marketer, distributor and producer of quality branded automotive and industrial products and services. Products include automotive lubricants including MaxLife™, the first motor oil specifically formulated for higher-mileage vehicles; transmission fluids; gear oils; hydraulic lubricants; automotive chemicals; specialty products; greases, and cooling system products.

For more information on Valvoline products, programs and services please visit www.valvolineeurope.com


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