For modern engines: LUKOIL LUX Synthetic 5W30 API SL CF

Product Description

This lubricant is pure synthetic, produced on a high-quality base with a package of balanced additives using modern technology. The oil base creates a durable film on the surface of engine parts that is resistant to mechanical and temperature stress and rupture. This film significantly reduces friction and facilitates the sliding of mechanisms, thereby protecting them from wear and prolonging their service life.

This oil has high stability of viscosity and pressure, as well as good fluidity, fast pumpability and rapid build-up of standard pressure inside the system. Due to these properties, the product does not change its characteristics throughout the entire replacement interval and can be used longer than other lubricants. Also, high performance ensures easy engine starting at low ambient temperatures and effective engine protection at high temperatures.

The additives have excellent cleaning and dispersing properties. Thanks to these properties, cleanliness is maintained inside the engine, harmful deposits are not formed, and the normal operation of filters and valves, as well as the catalytic converter, is ensured.

The oil is resistant to high loads and various types of external influences. With it you can drive literally to the limit of the car’s capabilities and not worry about the safety of its systems. After all, this product remains stable at high and low ambient temperatures, at maximum power and speed, when tested by driving in the city and outside the city.

All these characteristics of the oil help unlock the potential of the engine, increase its efficiency and performance, and provide a long period of operation without replacement or loss of quality. With it, any car will be able to show everything it is capable of and reveal itself fully.

Oil Lukoil series Genesis Glidetech 5W30

Genesis is one of the most common lines of Lukoil motor oil from the 5W30 series. Glidetek is most often poured into foreign-made cars and fits into different categories of the price segment on the market. Used in gasoline car engines.

Lukoil Genesis 5W30 oil is made of synthetics and has a number of advantages and good technical parameters:

• Quick engine start in winter.
• Small waste losses.
• High resistance to corrosion, oxidation and temperature changes.
• Not subject to the negative influence of constant increased loads.
• Neutralizes all deposits on the rubbing elements of the engine.
• Automatically cleans engine parts.
• Significantly saves fuel consumption.
• Low sulfur content.
• Ignition temperature is at 239 ºС, and hardening temperature is at -42 ºС.
• Viscosity index 162.
• The alkali content is 6.7 mg.

When conducting laboratory tests of Genesis Glidetech 5W30, it was found that the obtained indicators corresponded to those indicated by the manufacturer. Boron and magnesium have been identified in Lukoil Genesis Glidetech oil additives. These elements contribute to additional cleaning of parts, preventing carbon deposits and engine wear. Lukoil 5W30 oil from the Genesis Glidetek line does not contain calcium, so boron successfully replaces it, and this helps reduce ash content.

Lukoil Genesis Glidetech oil meets the requirements of ACEA, API, MB, BMW, Ford and Renault.

Disadvantages: the examination revealed a deviation from the norm in terms of viscosity at 100 ºС. It was 11.34 with a norm of 10.5 mm²/s.

Since synthetics significantly reduce the cost of production, the price of Lukoil Genesis 5W30 oil is low compared to foreign competitors and depends on the packaging and the store.

Application area

LUKOIL LUX 5W-30 motor oil is developed for the most modern highly accelerated engines running on gasoline and diesel fuel. Can be used in cars, trucks, minibuses of foreign and domestic production that comply with those specified in the oil's conformities and approvals. Compatible with turbocharging and catalytic converters designed for additional purification of exhaust gases in gasoline engines.

This oil was developed primarily for Ford vehicle engines. Also recommended for use in Renault cars. It has approvals from this concern and also from AvtoVAZ.

The product can be operated under conditions of increased engine loads, at maximum power and speed. Suitable for driving outside the city, including off-road, and in the city. Urban driving with pure stops at traffic lights, intersections and traffic jams and then starting causes serious damage to the engine. This motor oil provides protection even in these conditions and minimizes risks.

What cars is it suitable for?

Lukoil Lux 5w30 synthetic oil has characteristics that allow it to be used for both gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines of vehicles. At the same time, they should not have catalyst systems or soot exhaust cleaners.

Lukoil 5w30 oil has mixed reviews. Some motorists note that it can be used in highly accelerated gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines equipped with turbines. Other drivers argue that it is better to use this product only in relation to lightly loaded, unforced engines that have extended lubricant replacement intervals.

In some cases, Lukoil Lux 5w30 synthetic 4 liter motor oil performs much better in winter than more expensive analogues. That is why when purchasing, it is necessary to focus not only on the cost of the lubricant, since it does not reflect the real functionality of the material.

Lukoil Lux 5w30 can be used both on inexpensive foreign cars and on domestically produced cars. The main thing is not to pour this product into an internal combustion engine for which it is not intended.

Specifications

Oil Lukoil 5W30 Armartek line

Armartek lubricant performance is high:

• the liquid freezes at -40 ºС, ignites at 223 ºС;
• alkali content about 10 mg;
• viscosity index 173;
• resistance to low temperatures;
• low sulfur content.

The oil belongs to a high price category due to its improved parameters and performance properties. Suitable for most engines of different car brands. The lubricant has passed the specification and is approved by: Ford, Renault, Jaguar, API, ACEA.

Advantages and disadvantages

Here are the advantages that LUKOIL LUXE Synthetic 5W-30 synthetic motor oil boasts:

• high level of engine protection against wear and corrosion even under difficult operating conditions;
• preventing the occurrence of deposits inside the engine;
• compatibility and maintenance of normal operation of catalytic converters;
• ensuring easy starting of a cold engine at sub-zero temperatures due to rapid pumping and pressure build-up;
• stable viscosity and resistance to thermal oxidation even under increased loads;
• especially strong, tear-resistant oil film, even at high temperatures;
• significant reduction in friction;
• optimal operating temperature;
• increasing engine efficiency;
• reduction of noise level during engine operation;
• promoting fuel economy.

Disadvantages may arise during operation as a result of the individual characteristics of the machine or the conditions of its use.

1 - environmental labeling informs that the canister is made of material that can be recycled, encourages maintaining cleanliness and handing over the container for recycling; 2 - designations of the material used; 3 — number of the mold of the blow molding machine; 4 — LUKOIL trademark; 5 - month and year of manufacture of the canister.

Classification

SAE is an international standard of the US Association of Automotive Engineers, presented in three categories depending on the season:

1. Winter - marked with the letter W (Winter) and contains six viscosity levels: from 0W to 25W
2. Summer - its marking contains only the viscosity number (without a letter). There are five viscosity levels in total - from 20 to 60.
3. All-season - marked with Russian GOST or an international double symbol, for example, SAE 15W-30.

API is another American standard (US Petroleum Institute), which includes two large categories:

1. Service (S) – recommended for passenger cars and commercial vehicles with four-stroke gasoline engines. There are ten classes in this category, the most technologically advanced of which is SL class fluid for gasoline multi-valve turbocharged internal combustion engines. The principle for designating each class is as follows: the closer the letter is to the end of the alphabet, the higher the requirements for oil.
2. Commercial (C) – suitable for commercial trucks, agricultural vehicles and road construction equipment with diesel engines. This category contains eleven classes labeled in the form of a Latin letter. The higher the oil requirements, the closer the letter is to the end of the alphabet. The most advanced oil in this case is CI-4 fluid for high-speed diesel engines.

Universal oils according to API are double marked with a fraction - for example, SG/CD. The canister may display an API mark, but to fully ensure that the oil complies with this standard, a valid certificate is required.

ILSAC is an international standard for Japan and the USA, developed by the Automobile Manufacturers Association of both countries. Includes five GF classes.

1. GF-1 – considered obsolete. Corresponds to API SH class, designed for viscosity classes 0W-XX, 5W-XX and 10W-XX, where instead of XX there should be a value from 30 to 60.
2. GF-2 – has been in operation since 1996, complies with API SJ class and has SAE viscosity classes 0W-20 and 5W-20 (in addition to GF-1)
3. GF-3 - entered into force in 2001, designed for API SL classification. Has the best anti-wear and anti-oxidation characteristics. Evaporates less and has energy-saving characteristics. Otherwise, it is similar to the API SL and ILSAC CF-3 classes.
4. GF-4 – has been in force since 2004, corresponds to API SM classification. It has pronounced energy-saving characteristics, as well as viscosity classes 10W-30, 5W-30, 0W-20, 5W-20 and 0W-30. Compared to GF-3, it has better antioxidant properties and is endowed with cleaning properties. It has less tendency to form deposits. Also declared compatibility with systems for reducing exhaust gas toxicity (catalytic converters for gasoline engines)
5. GF-5 - entered into force in 2010, complies with the API SM class and has strict fuel efficiency requirements. Compatibility with catalytic systems and elastomers is declared. GF-5 is resistant to deposit formation in turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines, has cleaning properties and evaporates less.

Based on the above, we highlight the key features of ILSAC:

1. Improved energy saving capabilities
2. Increased anti-wear properties and protection against deposits
3. Higher compatibility with catalytic systems to reduce exhaust gas toxicity.

ACEA is a European international standard, very common in world practice. Includes three important categories:

A/B: Suitable for passenger cars and compact trucks (LCV) with gasoline and diesel engines. Based on this fact that this category is the most common, let’s consider it in more detail:

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1. A1/B1: marking for LCVs and passenger cars with gasoline and diesel engines. This oil has low high-temperature viscosity and energy-saving properties.
2. A3/B3: marking for LCVs and passenger cars with more advanced gasoline and diesel engines. This oil has an extended drain interval, low-viscosity parameters and the possibility of year-round use.
3. A3/B4: marking for diesel and gasoline engines with direct fuel injection. This oil meets stringent requirements for piston cleanliness.
4. A5/B5: marking for passenger and commercial vehicles with gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines. Designed for oils with low viscosity, energy-saving properties and extended drain intervals.

C: recommended for environmentally friendly gasoline and diesel engines.

E: designed for diesel trucks with increased loads.

Next, let's look at the specifications and tolerances for Lukoil Lux 5W-30 motor oil:

• API SL;
• API CF;
• ACEA A5/B5, A1/B1
• Renault RN 0700;
• AvtoVAZ;
• Ford WSS-M2C.

How to spot a fake

It is quite easy to distinguish a fake of this motor oil from the original. But to fake it, on the contrary, is difficult. Especially in an artisanal way. To create counterfeit Lukoil, special equipment is required. And all because a real canister:

1. The lids are made using special technology. Red rubber inserts are fused into metallic plastic here.
2. The labels are made not of ordinary paper, but of a special polymer material. They are fused into the plastic of the canister, making them impossible to peel off or re-stick.
3. The date of manufacture and batch number are printed with a laser. Such an inscription cannot be erased, smeared or interrupted.

You should also make sure that the label contains as much information as possible: main characteristics, factory address and telephone number for complaints and suggestions, article or product code, bottling date and batch number.

What does the code “5W30” in the name after the word GLIDETECH mean?

When purchasing LUKOIL motor oil, the car owner should study the marking of its viscosity class - 5W30.

The word "winter" is translated into English as "winter". It is the letter W that marks all LUKOIL auto lubricants for year-round use.

It is also clear from the code that the optimal temperature range ranges from minus thirty-five to plus thirty °C.

The first digital indicator is the level of sub-zero temperatures at which GENESIS maintains its properties (5=-35°C). And the extremely high temperature regime is displayed by the second digit - 30 in the 5W30 code.

Independent examination of synthetics - Lukoil Genesis Claritech 5W30 oils

According to expert reviews after testing the oil, the properties declared by the manufacturer were confirmed. A detailed laboratory analysis, in addition to identifying standard chemical elements included in conventional additives, found magnesium and boron in the product, which are uncommon for domestic oil products.

A component such as boron performs cleansing and protective functions. Boron also replaces calcium in motor oil, which reduces ash content. Magnesium imparts detergent properties and is a dispersant, that is, it minimizes the risk of depositing all kinds of sediment on the surfaces of parts. Experts also confirmed that the oil has low volatility according to NOAK, and therefore, Lukoil Genesis Claritech 5W30 will have low waste consumption.