Motor oil rating: 2020 5W30, 5W40

We have studied the results of studies of the quality of synthetic motor oils carried out at the Kiev test center of the MASMA Research Institute and experts of the maslo.expert website, as well as reviewed reviews on Yandex.Market to present you rating of motor oils 5W30 and 5W40 2020.

Best synthetic oils of 2020

4. Castrol Edge 5W-40

• viscosity grade 5W-40
• synthetic engine oil
• engine: gasoline or diesel, four-stroke
• API SN class
• ACEA class C3
• approvals: VW 502 00/505 00/505 01, BMW Longlife-04, MB-Approval 229.31 / 229.51 / 226.5, Ford WSS-M2C917-A, Renault RN0700 / 0710, Fiat 9.55535-S2, Dexos2

Castrol is a huge corporation known all over the world. It is one of the dominant forces in the production of synthetic oils, and makes quality products that are a safe choice for most vehicles.

The popular Castrol EDGE that opens our review is formulated with titanium technology that physically changes the behavior of the oil at higher pressures. This technology doubles the strength of the oil film, which ultimately reduces engine friction.

The ACEA C3 class means that the oil has a reduced concentration of sulfur, phosphorus and sulphated ash compared to A3 / B4 oils. The letters "A" and "B" indicate the type of engine - gasoline or diesel.

Oils from the ACEA C3 category can be used in vehicles with an environmental class starting from Euro 4 and above.

pros: high quality, suitable for any season.

Minuses: there is a chance to run into a fake, so buy only in large chain stores and look for a hologram of authenticity.

3. ARAL High Tronic M SAE 5W-40

• viscosity grade 5W-40
• synthetic engine oil
• engine: gasoline or diesel, four-stroke
• API SN class
• approvals: MB-Approval 229.3 / 229.5, BMW Longlife-01, VW 502 00/505 00, Porsche A40

Like the previous member of the rating of the best oils for cars, the product from ARAL belongs to the ACEA C3 class. He demonstrated high performance in physical and chemical properties and the results of bench tests at the Research Institute "MASMA", which made it possible to include him in the top three.

ARAL High Tronic has good lubricating properties in its class, is non-corrosive and fully complies with the characteristics indicated by the manufacturer. This oil has a minus, we will indicate it below.

pros: good lubrication and protection of the engine, suitable for demanding operating conditions.

Minuses: high price.

2. LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4100 5W-40

• viscosity grade 5W-40
• semi-synthetic engine oil
• engine: gasoline or diesel, four-stroke
• suitable for turbocharged engines
• API SN class
• ACEA class C3
• admissions: BMW Longlife-04, Ford WSS M2C 917-A, MB-Freigabe 229.31, VW 502 00/505 00/505 01, Fiat 9.55535-S2 / 9.55535-H2 / 9.55535-M2, Porsche A40, Renault RN 0700 / RN 0710

If you are looking for a long-life synthetic car oil that will help protect your car engine from wear and tear, Liqui Moly is a great option.

The protective properties of this synthetic motor oil are well manifested even at high and low temperatures. In the course of testing at the Kiev Research Institute, it has established itself as the best in lubricating properties in the ACEA C3 class.

pros: high quality, fully meets the characteristics specified by the manufacturer, the engine runs smoothly and stably with it.

Minuses: maybe the price.

1. LUKOIL Lux synthetic SN / CF 5W-40

• viscosity grade 5W-40
• synthetic engine oil
• engine: gasoline or diesel, four-stroke
• suitable for turbocharged engines
• API SN class
• ACEA class A3 / B4
• approvals: MB-Approval 229.5, Renault RN 0700/0710, JSC AVTOVAZ, VW 502 00/505 00, PSA B71 2296, FIAT 9.55535-N2, 9.55535-Z2

This brand of synthetic oil is one of the best in terms of the combination of price and performance. It is distinguished by high protective properties even during extreme driving, has excellent detergent properties and has proven itself well in modern engines, including imported ones. If you don’t know which oil is better to fill in your car engine, then most likely LUKOIL Lux will suit you.

Benefits: easy to find on sale, rarely counterfeited.

disadvantages: no.

Top synthetic diesel engine oils

4. Motul 8100 X-cess 5W40

• viscosity grade 5W-40
• synthetic engine oil
• engine: gasoline or diesel, four-stroke
• suitable for turbocharged engines
• API SN class
• ACEA class A3 / B4
• approvals: OPEL GM LL-B-025, MB-Approval 229.5, BMW LL-01, PORSCHE A40, VW 502 00/505 00, Renault RN 0710/0700, GM-Opel LL B-025 (Diesel), FIAT 9.55535- H2, FIAT 9.55535-M2, FIAT 9.55535-N2, PSA B71 2296

High-quality and pure synthetic oil specially formulated for the powerful gasoline and diesel engines of modern passenger cars. It has approvals from various car manufacturers, which allows the product to be used for a new car, which has not yet expired the warranty period.

This product is ideal for extreme temperatures and will keep your engine running even if you decide it's time to move closer to the coldest city in the world.

pros: reduces fuel consumption, good cleaning properties.

Minuses: fakes are common, and the product is not cheap.

3. MOBIL Super 3000 X1

• viscosity grade 5W-40
• synthetic engine oil
• engine: gasoline or diesel, four-stroke
• suitable for turbocharged engines
• API class SN, SM
• approvals: AAE (STO 003) Group B6, MB-Approval 229.3, VW 502 00/505 00, Porsche A40, Peugeot / Citroën Automobiles B71 2296, Renault RN0710 / RN0700, AVTOVAZ (Lada cars), Opel GM-LL- B-025

Mobil is one of the largest manufacturers of synthetic motor oils, with more vehicle manufacturers (including Porsche and Mercedes) and NASCAR teams using its products than any other brand.

So if you are looking for an engine oil that will last you many kilometers, the MOBIL Super 3000 X1 is the best choice. This inexpensive and good quality synthetic oil helps prevent sludge build-up, has improved cold start lubrication properties and operates over a wide temperature range.

This product has a high rating (4.7 out of 5) on Yandex.Market, where it is praised for its good value for money. The engine with this oil runs quietly, is clean from the inside, and is easy to start in winter and summer.

pros: low price with high quality product.

Minuses: often counterfeited, there are often complaints that oil leaks during transportation.

2.ZIC X9 5W-40

• viscosity grade 5W-40
• synthetic engine oil
• engine: gasoline or diesel, four-stroke
• API SN class
• tolerances: MB-Approval 229.5; VW 502.00 / 505.00; BMW Longlife-01; Porsche A-40; MB 226.5; VW 503.01; Renault RN 0700, 0710; PSA B71 2296

This motor oil from the Korean brand ZIC keeps the engine well even under high loads. It has a good viscosity index (14 at 100 degrees), low waste and base number of 9.52, which indicates the high detergent and neutralizing properties of the product.

The oil contains antiwear additives based on phosphorus and zinc, calcium additives that increase its detergent properties, as well as boron, which prevents the formation of soot, varnish and improves the detergent and dispersion properties of the product.

pros: it washes the engine well even with a solid mileage of the car, low price tag.

Minuses: no.

1. SHELL Helix Ultra ECT C3 5W-30

• viscosity grade 5W-30
• synthetic engine oil
• engine: gasoline or diesel, four-stroke
• suitable for turbocharged engines
• API SN class
• approvals: MB 229.51, MB 229.31, BMW LL-04, GM dexos2TM, Chrysler MS-11106

The best diesel engine oil is formulated with Shell PurePlus technology to reliably protect the engine from sludge. In addition, it has low viscosity and low friction characteristics, which provides fuel savings of up to 1.7%.

Also, this premium oil, according to the manufacturer, protects the exhaust gas aftertreatment systems and helps keep diesel particulate filters clean.

Russian car enthusiasts who use SHELL Helix Ultra for their cars write that cars run quieter with this oil, they start well in frost and has good detergent properties.

pros: reliable manufacturer, laser engraving and code under the label allow you to quickly verify the authenticity of the product, excellent value for money.

Minuses: no.

Rating of synthetic oils for turbocharged engines

4. Ravenol FDS SAE 5W-30

• viscosity grade 5W-30
• synthetic engine oil
• engine: gasoline or diesel, four-stroke
• suitable for turbocharged engines
• API SL class
• tolerances: Ford WSS-M2C913-D (covers requirements 913-A / -B / -C), Renault RN 0700, Fiat 9.55535-G1, Ford Ford WSS-M2C913-C, Jaguar, Land Rover STJLR.03.5003

Ravenol, a German company, produces a range of synthetic oils that can withstand the pressure generated by a high-performance vehicle. And perhaps its best product for turbocharged engines is Ravenol FDS polyalphaolefin based oil.

It contains tungsten, this solution can reduce friction and engine wear, and significantly improve mechanical efficiency. The oil provides a tight film even at cold start, reliably protects against corrosion and has good low-temperature properties. The Ravenol product is not cheap, but the price is fully justified by its high quality.

pros: low waste, excellent cleaning properties, ensures smooth and quiet engine operation.

Minuses: price only.

3. Petro-Canada Supreme Synthetic 5W-30

• viscosity grade 5W-30
• synthetic engine oil
• engine: gasoline, four-stroke
• suitable for turbocharged engines
• API SN class
• ILSAC GF-5 class
• tolerances: Ford WSS-M2C946-A, Chrysler MS-6395

This oil is resistant to thickening at high temperatures and will provide the necessary engine protection even after several thousand kilometers of use.

Petro-Canada Oil and Gas Corporation specializes in producing oils that outperform the competition when it comes to protecting vital engine parts from sludge and oxidative thickeners.

Supreme Synthetic 5W-30 has undergone a multi-stage complex purification, which is used only at the manufacturing plant, and retains its useful properties for a long time, which allows the oil to be used for a long time - up to 7 thousand kilometers.

pros: easy start in cold weather, fakes are rare, since the brand is not very well known in Russia, the engine runs smoothly and quietly on it.

Minuses: no.

2. SHELL Helix HX7 5W-40

• viscosity grade 5W-40
• semi-synthetic engine oil
• engine: gasoline or diesel, four-stroke
• suitable for turbocharged engines
• API SN class
• approvals: Fiat 9.55535-M2, MB-Approval 229.3, Renault RN0700, Renault RN0710, VW 502.00, VW 505.00

One of the best oils for a passenger car was one of the samples tested by the experts of the MASMA Research Institute. During the tests, it showed good antioxidant properties, yielding the palm only to Nanoprotec oil, and also got into the top three in lubricating properties, in the A3 / B4 product class.

Please note: SHELL Helix HX7 5W-40 belongs to semi-synthetic motor oils, but is not inferior to its synthetic counterparts. The manufacturer supplied it with a modern package of Active Cleansing additives, which gently clean the engine. And the mineral base is made from natural gas using the proprietary SHELL PurePlus technology, which guarantees high quality products.

pros: low price with good quality, little fumes, effective additive package.

Minuses: no.

1. IDEMITSU Zepro Touring 5W-30

• viscosity grade 5W-30
• synthetic engine oil
• engine: gasoline, four-stroke
• suitable for turbocharged engines
• API SN class
• tolerances: ILSAC GF-5

This is the best oil for turbocharged Asian engines, demanding on the quality of "food".It contains organic molybdenum to reduce friction, thereby protecting the engine from wear, reducing noise and saving fuel.

Japanese quality guarantees compliance with all the declared characteristics, including impeccable washing and neutralizing properties. At the same time, IDEMITSU Zepro Touring is not afraid of Russian frosts, and provides an unimpeded engine start in cold weather down to minus 36 ° C.

When driving in city mode, in traffic jams, it is recommended to change this oil after 5000 kilometers.

pros: almost complete absence of waste, excellent detergency.

Minuses: price.