A Premium Choice for European Vehicles

 

AMSOIL European Car Formula Synthetic Motor Oil is engineered to meet the specifications required by European manufacturers. Many installers lack a European line that provides the depth of coverage provided by European Car Formula. Make sure your accounts are aware of the broad coverage you provide.

EUROPEAN CAR FORMULA FAMILY

European Car Formula 0W-40 Classic Emissions System Protection Synthetic Motor Oil (EFO):

API SN, SM…; ACEA A3/ B3, A3/B4; BMW LL-01; Mercedes-Benz 229.1, 229.3, 229.5; Porsche A40; Renault 0700, 0710; Volkswagen 502.00, 505.00

European Car Formula 5W-40 Classic Emissions System Protection Synthetic Motor Oil (EFM):

API SN, SM…; ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4; BMW LL-01; GM LLB-025; Renault 0700, 0710

Manufacturer Approvals:* MB-Approval 229.5; Porsche A40; Volkswagen 502.00, 505.00

European Car Formula  5W-30 Improved Emissions System Protection Synthetic Motor Oil (AEL):

API SN; SM…; ACEA C3; BMW LL-04; Mercedes-Benz 229.51; Porsche C30; GM dexos 2™; Chrysler MS-11106

Manufacturer Approvals:* Volkswagen 504.00, 507.00

European Car Formula 5W-40 Improved Emissions System Protection Synthetic Motor Oil (AFL):

API SN, SM, CF…; ACEA C3; Chrysler MS-10850;GM dexos 2™; Volkswagen 502.00, 505.01; Ford WSS-2C917-A; Renault 0700, 0710

Manufacturer Approvals:* BMW Longlife-04; MBApproval 229.51; Porsche A40

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New European oils for 2023 0W-30 and 10W-60

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