- Suitable for VW/Audi 500.00/501.01/ 502.00/505.00/505.01, BMW LL-01, water-cooled Porsche A40 and Mercedes-Benz 229.1/229.3/229.5 applications
- Thicker oil film at operating temperature than a petroleum 20W50
- Recommended for API SN/SM/SL/CF and ACEA A3/B3/B4
- Popular in turbocharged applications