There are quite a lot of motor oil manufacturers on the world market. On hearing Russian consumer only a few large companies who have succeeded in promoting their products in this market. The Neste Oil company is one of these, because its products are in demand among Russian car owners.
A few words about the company
Neste Oil is a Finnish manufacturer lubricants for cars, which cares about the quality of its products. It was the Neste company that became one of the few manufacturers who managed to create synthetic lubricant with EHVI viscosity. This indicates the effectiveness of a product with a given viscosity index, reliable engine protection and the ability to work at both high and low temperatures. That is why “Neste” is known all over the world today. Let's consider the range of products of this brand, study customer reviews, features and reviews of Neste oils. The range of brand lubricants is wide. Let's start with this.
Types of engine oils
Neste 5W-40 synthetic oil is one of the most popular products in the manufacturer’s line. It is an improved and modernized lubricant that meets international standards, quality requirements and driver requests. It is suitable for both new and oil-sensitive engines and old ones with high mileage. This lubricant can operate at low (up to -50 degrees) and very high temperatures. This is partly why the lubricant is very popular in domestic market(in Finland), because low temperatures last there for a long time.
What does VHVI mean?
When it comes to oil viscosity, you often hear about the VHVI coefficient. What does it mean? All engine lubricants have some viscosity that does not lose depending on certain temperature ranges. VHVI indicates that the oil has a viscosity that does not change at any temperature. That is, it can be used in temperature range from -40 to +50 degrees.
This is exactly the result that Nesta specialists managed to achieve using fundamentally new technologies for processing raw materials - hydrocracking. Such methods first appeared in the United States in the seventies.
Such technologies open up new opportunities for motor oil manufacturers. As a result, the quality of the product increases, and the lubricants themselves acquire good technical and performance indicators. Thanks to hydrocracking, oils are created that work perfectly even in the frosty conditions of Siberia. Here, elements that reduce viscosity are not removed from the composition, but are processed into chemical compounds, and because of this they begin to work differently.
And while in conventional motor oil many essential substances disappear during hydrotreating, they are absorbed in Neste oils. That is, a complex chemical reaction occurs, as a result of which the oil elements acquire improved properties. These products of this manufacturer different from the competition. This is why the price of Neste oil is higher compared to other motor lubricants. But what do car owners themselves say?
When choosing motor oil for your vehicle and studying the products of the world's largest manufacturers, one cannot help but pay attention to Finnish lubricants Neste Oil. They first appeared in 1948 and from the first days of sales they were able to win over most car owners. Today, Neste Oil is one of the top five largest producers synthetic base oils, having an ultra-strong viscosity index - ENVI. They are the basis for most modern automobile oils presented on the world market.
Let's take a closer look at the company's product range.
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Motor oils Neste Oil
The products of the Finnish brand are represented by high-tech premium developments and high-quality mineral oils economy class. Any Neste Oil liquid contains Nextbase and special package additives developed by global petrochemical manufacturers. Thanks to a unique combination of ingredients, a particularly durable film resistant to temperature changes is created, which not only provides reliable protection power plants, but also allows saving consumption fuel mixture.
Neste oil is especially popular in Northern Europe, the Baltics, Poland and Ukraine. In the domestic market, demand increases every year.
Mineral motor oils
Line of mineral motor fluids includes two series – Neste Special and Neste Super. They are designed for engines modern cars, part of whose resource has already been exhausted and which require more frequent replacement lubricant.
Excellent consumer characteristics make Neste Special suitable for most gasoline installations. The lubricants in this series are based on high-quality paraffin oils produced by solvent purification. This technology makes it possible to obtain a liquid that is resistant to oxidative processes and has good lubricating properties.
The series is represented by two summer and three universal fuels and lubricants. TO summer producers include Neste Special 30 and 40 oils. They have the same approvals - API SG, GF-4 - and differ only in the threshold of permissible high temperatures. These oils are suitable as gearbox lubricants.
Universal lubricants include:
- 10W-30 (API SF, CC) – intended for normal use all year round,
- 20W-50 (SG, CF-4) - refers to a more viscous, heat-resistant grade. Recommended for summer use,
- 15W-40 (API SG, CD, CF-4, CF) - can be filled into diesel engines that are not equipped with turbocharging.
Semi-synthetic motor oils
The company's series of semi-natural petroleum products is called Premium. Neste engine oil is used sparingly and does not require topping up during the entire replacement interval.
Neste Oil effectively protects the engine from premature wear and make scrolling easier crankshaft in harsh frosty conditions.
Premium lubricant contains the best modern additives that fight long-term deposits, prevent the formation of soot, increase the temperature stability of the technical fluid and stop corrosion inside the installation. The fluid is ideal for used cars - thanks to its special structure, the oil fills gaps of any size and facilitates the free movement of parts. So, if the car has hundreds of thousands of kilometers behind it, then the Premium series will restore the engine’s former power without unpleasant consequences.
The semi-synthetic series is represented by two types of oil:
- 5W-40 Approvals and specifications: API SL, CF, ACEA A3, B4.
- 10W-40 Approvals and specifications: API SN, CF, ACEA A3, B4.
It is noteworthy that semi-synthetic Finnish oil can be mixed with other competitive products that have the same performance class. It is also worth noting that this lubricant can also be poured into older engines.
Synthetic motor oils
Synthetic lubricant products are represented by three series - Neste 1, Neste City Standart and Neste City Pro. The first series was developed specifically for Finnish conditions: the oils cope well with low temperatures, provide instant distribution of the lubricant composition throughout all structural elements and are excellent for urban conditions.
The Standart and Pro series are manufactured using secret technologies that allow saving a significant part of the fuel mixture. Neste Oil itself, thanks completely synthetic composition, does not evaporate, which indicates even greater benefits for the car owner.
Name Tolerances and specifications Neste 1 5W-50 API SL/CF, ACEA A3/B4 Neste City Standard 5W-30 API SL/CF, ACEA A5/B5, A1/B1, Renault 0700, Ford WSS-M2C913-D, M2C913-B, M2C913-A, M2C912-A1 5W-40 API SM/CF, ACEA A3/B4-04, VW 502.00, 505.00, 505.01, MB 229.1 10W-40 API SN/CF, ACEA A3/B4, VW 502.00, 505.00, MV 229.3 Neste City Pro 0W-40 API SN/CF, ACEA A3/B4, VW 502.00, 505.00, MB 229.3, 229.5, BMW LL-01, Renault 0700, 0710 5W-40 API SN, SM/CF, ACEA C3, Ford WSS-M2C917-A, VW 502.00, 505.00, MB 229.31, BMW LL-04, Porsche A40, Renault RN0700, 0710 0W-20 API SN, SM, ACEA A1, ILSAC GF-5, Ford WSS-M2C930-A, Chrysler MS-6395 F 5W-20 (designed for new Ford EcoBoost engines) API SN, ACEA A1/B1, Ford WSS-M2C948-B LL 5W-30 (extended drain interval) API SL/CF, ACEA A3/B4, VW 502.00, 505.00, MB 229.5, BMW-LL-01, GM-LL-A-025, GM-LL-B-025 A5B5 0W-30 (for 5 cylinder Volvo engines 2005 with gasoline fuel type) API SL/CF, ACEA A5/B5 W LongLife III 5W-30 (for cars equipped with LongLife Service systems - Skoda, Audi, Siat and Volkswagen) ACEA C3, VW 504.00, 507.00, MB 229.51, BMW-LL-04 C2 5W-30 (for engines equipped with filters exhaust gases, oil class - C2) API SN, SM/CF, ACEA C2, Renault 0700, Fiat 9.55535-S1 C4 5W-30 (for engines equipped with exhaust gas filters, oil class - C4) ACEA C4, Renault 0720
Advantages and disadvantages
Neste Oil motor oil, like the products of any petrochemical manufacturer, has strengths and weaknesses. First, let's look at the advantages of this oil.
Advantages:
- A wide range of products allows you to choose motor lubricant for almost any vehicle. There are mineral, semi-synthetic and synthetic oils with varying degrees of viscosity, which greatly simplifies the selection of the right product.
- Some series allow you to save fuel mixture consumption and have an extended useful life.
- Despite the high popularity of the brand, counterfeit products are extremely rare.
- All lines contain the most modern additives that effectively combat engine deposits and prevent clogging of system channels with metal shavings. Neste oils neutralize chemical reactions inside the installation and reliably protect all working units from overheating and deformation. Stable, durable film makes it easier freewheel parts and does not interfere with the functioning of the sealing elements of the structure.
Flaws:
- Find this Neste motor oil in small populated areas almost impossible - it is implemented mainly in large cities.
- High cost is one of the reasons why Neste Oil is rarely found on shelves. Due to their high quality and high costs of oil production, a series of fully synthetic products exceed the average market cost. However, this disadvantage does not apply to economy class mineral water.
How to distinguish a fake?
Speaking about rulers, properties, strengths and weaknesses products, one cannot fail to take into account the fact that all these features are characteristic exclusively for original oils. The counterfeit does not have even half of the subtleties described above: it will not save the engine from wear, will not stop oxidative reactions, and will not prevent overheating.
A counterfeit product is dangerous because its use can lead to serious problems.
Fortunately, on the world market, most of the technical fluids sold under the brand in question are real. However, provide a description of the characteristics of original oils, in order to additional protection from fakes, still worth it.
Signs of the original:
- The front and back labels of branded products have a special figured cut. On the front label it is located on the left, on the back label it is on the right.
- A liter canister has a kind of halo around the neck; A four-liter container does not have this feature.
- Lids motor oil Nesta have a small casting defect in the center.
- The product's batch code is located at the bottom of the back of the canister. It is easy to erase. The date of oil bottling indicated in the batch code is “younger” than the date of manufacture of the canister, marked on its bottom, by 1-3 months.
- There are not the highest quality solder seams at the bottom of the container.
- All brand names embossed on the canister must be perfectly executed. Pay attention to the letters “n” and “o” - their upper left part will be represented by a right angle.
- Under the lid original products you won't find any cardboard or plastic. Only foil. And with the company logo. There is also a special soft gasket under the real oil plug. white. The protective ring of the container is quite fragile, so any attempt to unscrew the lid unnoticed without damaging the ring will be unsuccessful.
- The oil level inside the canister completely coincides with the height of the measuring scale.
Selection of oil by car make
Selecting a motor lubricant according to the car brand is quite simple: you just need to click on the “oil selection” button on the company’s official website in the upper right corner. Here, by entering all the necessary information about your vehicle(make, model and engine type), you will receive full information about acceptable for use technical fluids. Interestingly, the service offers various lubricants, depending on the conditions of use, indicating replacement intervals and the required volume.
The selection of oil according to the Neste car brand is not limited to engine fluid. The site also informs the user about suitable liquids companies for gearboxes, power steering, brake system and cooling systems.
And finally
Neste Oil has managed to achieve huge demand in the global market thanks to high quality all petrochemical products. They maintain and improve the performance of the car, protecting all systems from serious problems. In order for the lubricant to really have an effect positive influence on power and operational capabilities power plant, you should, first of all, take into account the requirements of the car manufacturer and not contradict them.
Neste City Pro LL 5W30 is produced in the Netherlands. The product was created by Neste Oil (Finland). It has a viscosity of 5W-30 according to one of the most well-known viscosity classifications - SAE.
Product Description
The oil is synthetic, i.e. the molecular basis of the product is created through chemical reactions. Synthetic motor oil is much better in its own way technical specifications, rather than from mineral raw materials. It has an even molecular structure, due to which it is carried out better lubrication car engine surfaces.
Oil is supplied to almost all engine elements and not only reduces friction, but also protects engine parts from early wear. Besides this oil provides thermal regulation in the motor. Due to the fact that most engine components heat up unevenly, it is necessary to distribute this heat more evenly throughout the engine.
Neste City 5W30 maintains low fuel consumption and provides significant fuel savings. The lubricant keeps the motor clean and reduces wear throughout the entire period of use.
Application area
Neste City Pro LL 5W30 is 100% synthetic machine oil, suitable for extended shift intervals. Specially created for diesel and gasoline engines new Opel generations and Saab.
Can also be used for other engines passenger cars and especially small class buses, for example, French, Italian and Japanese petrol and diesel engines, corresponding to classes according to API SL/CF and ACEA A3/B4.
All Neste line lubricants are non-seasonal: they were developed in Finland, where the annual temperature difference is approximately 70-80 degrees.
Machine oil exceeds the most modern requirements quality of most car manufacturers, but can also be used successfully in older engines.
Plastic canisters 1 and 4 liters
Specifications
| Index | Test method (ASTM) | Value/Unit | |
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| 1 | Viscosity characteristics | ||
| - | Viscosity grade | SAE J300 | 5W30 |
| - | Density at 15°C | ASTM D1298 | 855 kg/m3 |
| - | Viscosity at 40°C | ASTM D445 | 67 cSt |
| - | Viscosity at 100°C | ASTM D445 | 11.6 cSt |
| - | Viscosity index | ASTM D2270 | 170 |
| - | Viscosity | ASTM D5293 | 6100 cP/°C |
| - | TBN | 10.4 mgKOH/g |
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| 2 | Temperature characteristics | ||
| - | Flash point (COC) | ASTM D93 | 228°С |
| - | Pour point | ASTM D97 | -42°С |
Plastic canister 1 liter
Approvals, tolerances and specifications
PERFORMANCE CLASSIFICATIONS
- SAE 5W-30
- ACEA A3/B4
- API SL/CF
- VW 502.00/505.00, MB 229.5, BMW Longlife-01
- Recommended for use when required Fiat oil 9.55535-G1
- GM-LL-A-025, GM-LL-B-025
Release form and articles
- 013352 Neste City Pro LL 5W-30 1l
- 013345 Neste City Pro LL 5W-30 4l
- 013320 Neste City Pro LL 5W-30 17kg
- 013311 Neste City Pro LL 5W-30 200l
Oil viscosity chart depending on ambient temperature
What does 5W30 stand for?
The first numbers show how quickly and easily lubrication will pass through the oil system, reaching work surfaces in cold weather, as well as how much energy will be spent in the battery.
Further, after the letter W, indicating the possibility of using oil in winter period, data are indicated on the possibility of using oil in operation at a specific positive temperature in summer season at the moment when the motor temperature is no more than 100°C (at more than high temperature The engine operation is disrupted and movement occurs in emergency mode).
If the oil has an index of 30, this indicates that the maximum temperature for use of the liquid does not exceed +25°C.
That is, the 5W30 classification means that such oil can be used when temperatures fluctuate from -35°C to +25°C, it is almost all-season (if in the summer the temperature is not higher than +25°C).
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of Neste 5W30:
- keeps the engine clean;
- reduces engine wear during long periods between replacements;
- maintains low oil consumption;
- fuel economy;
- has excellent cold start performance. Recommended for use all year round under various conditions.
The disadvantage is increased fluidity, which creates an obstacle to use in old engines with worn sealing elements through which motor lubricant will tend to flow out.
The batch code is printed in yellow paint on the bottom back of the canister. It may wear off, but this is not a sign of counterfeit. The oil bottling date indicated in the code must be 1-3 months later than the canister manufacturing date indicated on the bottom
How to spot a fake
Features of the original Neste 5W30 packaging:
- The labels on the front (left) and back (right) have a special cut in the shape of a figure.
- The 1 liter canister has a special halo around the neck.
- The lids have a small casting defect in the center.
- The batch code is located at the bottom of the canister on the back and can be easily erased. The filling date in the code lags behind the production time at the bottom of the canister by 1-3 months.
- There are not very high-quality soldered joints at the bottom of the container.
- All embossed brand names must be of very high quality. The upper left side of the symbols "n" and "o" is indicated by a right angle.
- Under the lid there is foil with a logo. There is a special white soft pad under the cork. The protective ring is fragile.
- The fluid level is exactly on the scale.
Very popular today synthetic species engine oils. Neste 5w30 engine oil is one of them. It penetrates into almost all engine elements, thereby reducing friction of its parts and increasing their service life. Oil nest city pro provides significant fuel savings.
Oil specifications
The products are manufactured in Finland, their quality exceeds all required standards, unlike the same products from most manufacturers. This makes it possible to use it for older engines. The product is recommended for use in such car brands as: Renault, Volvo, Peugeot and Citroen.
The characteristics declared by the manufacturer are given below.
Temperature data the engine oil in question:
- curing rate– “-42°C” test method ASTM D97;
- outbreak rate– “228°C” when tested (COC) ASTM D93.
Viscosity indicators:
- its class is 5W30;
- characteristics at 40°C - 67 cSt;
- indicator at 100°C - 11.6 cSt;
- lubricant density at 15°C - 855 kg/m3;
- viscosity index – 170;
- TBN – 10.4 mgKOH/g.
Price in Russia
Neste 5w30 grease is sold in different volumes, its price depends on this:
- 1 liter can be purchased in the range from 560 to 680 rubles;
- 4 liters– the cost ranges from 1800 to 2200 rubles;
- 20 liters can be purchased for 7,700 rubles;
- 200 liters costs approximately 67 thousand rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
The only disadvantage of this lubricant is possible difficulties its use on old engines in which the sealing elements are already very worn out, which is why it can leak.
There are significantly more positive aspects of Neste oil 5w30:
- even between long oil change intervals, wear on the engine and its spare parts is significantly reduced;
- lubricant keeps the inside of the engine clean;
- helps save fuel;
- reduces oil product consumption;
- can be used at any time of the year;
- improves car performance during cold starts.
Laboratory research
After them it was revealed that the oil motor Neste City pro passes SAE standard and lives up to its name 5W-30:
- viscosity index at 100°C – 11.8 cSt;
- acid number low and equal to 1.45, which guarantees a large margin of its growth;
- base number – 6,6 – average, it is better not to use Nesta City Pro at the same time as bad fuel, as it will not be able to help in conditions of severe vehicle use;
- pour point temperature equal to – 44°С – which is an excellent indicator for synthetics of this class;
- sulfate ash content– 0.74, which is even lower than required;
- volatility, tested using the NOACK method - 9.5, the indicator indicates that the oil is thermally stable and is based on PAO;
- contains additives based on phosphorus and zinc, as well as a cleaning package with the main component - calcium;
- sulfur– 0.244 – low indicator, indicates the purity of the oil and low additive content.
A study on the infrared spectrum confirmed: there is little PAO in motor oil, approximately 20%, and it was created on hydrocracking VHVI. These characteristics help prolong life particulate filters and catalysts.
How to distinguish the original from a fake
It will be enough to know the basic signs of original packaging and appearance carry oil, These include:
- the presence of a label on both sides of the plastic packaging; it must have a special shaped cut;
- the lids have a special casting defect right in the center;
- There are adhesions at the bottom of the package, they are made with high quality;
- under the unscrewed lid there should be foil with a logo, and under the cork there should be a white gasket;
- the canister has a scale on which the oil is poured;
- the product code is located at the bottom of the canister at the back;
- in the designation of the oil name, the letters “O” and “N” in their upper part are at right angles.
It is better to purchase products from official dealers brands. Their addresses can be found on the company website
High-quality Neste Oil motor oils protect the engine well from wear and soot, retain their properties over long periods between oil changes, guarantee excellent lubricity and prevent engine corrosion. Many of Neste Oil's oils are non-seasonal.
One of the most popular Neste Oil lines is the fully synthetic Neste City Pro oils, which have already won the respect of drivers in Northern Europe.
The most versatile representative of the line - Neste City Pro 5 W -40. This is a fully synthetic motor oil whose properties exceed the requirements of modern manufacturers. passenger engines. However, it can also be used in older engines, including those from the 80s. Neste City Pro 5W-40 also meets the requirements of the latest advanced passenger engine designs, exhaust gas after-treatment devices, as well as the requirements of the new API SN, SM/CF and ACEA C3 classes. Neste City Pro 5W-40 saves both oil and fuel, reduces engine wear and prevents engine corrosion, and extends the life of the exhaust gas after-treatment device. Neste City Pro 5W-40 can be used all year round in all conditions in gasoline and diesel engines passenger cars. It is suitable for both naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines, and is well suited for catalyst and multi-valve engines. The use of Neste City Pro 5W-40 helps reliable operation engine and the ease of starting required for the catalyst, low oil consumption and engine cleanliness.
In addition to Neste City Pro 5W-40 oil, the line also includes several special motor oils. Neste City Pro 0W-40 (ACEA A3/B4, API SN/CF) is designed specifically for operation in sharply continental climates, where there are very severe frosts in winter. In terms of viscosity, the lower the first number, the less viscous the oil in the cold, and the higher the second, the better it resists the effects of heat. Therefore, Neste City Pro 0W-40 oil is well suited for cold starts at severe frosts, at the same time, in hot weather it provides a thick oil film. Since the oil is completely synthetic, it provides better fuel economy than mineral analogues of the same viscosity class. It is suitable for all modern petrol and diesel engines cars and minibuses.
Fully synthetic low-viscosity oil Neste City Pro 0W-20 is recommended for cars Japanese made such as Toyota, Lexus and Honda. It is also suitable for hybrid cars, in which they are very important low consumption fuel and low CO2 emissions.
Neste City Pro W LongLife III 5W-30 oil is designed specifically for Volkswagen/Audi/Seat/Skoda cars, for cars VAG concern that have LongLife Service systems and require extended oil change intervals. This oil is especially recommended for vehicles that use a diesel particulate filter.
Neste City Pro LL 5W-30 is a fully synthetic motor oil for gasoline and diesel engines of the new generation Opel and Saab concern General Motors equipped with ECO-Flex System and requiring long replacement intervals. It is also suitable for other gasoline and diesel engines that meet API classes SL, SJ/CF and ACEA A3, B3, B4. Fulfills the requirements for motor Mercedes-Benz oils, Volkswagen and BMW.
Neste City Pro C2 5W-30 for Toyota/Honda/Mitsubishi/Subaru/Citroën/Peugeot cars also includes a particulate filter and exhaust gas treatment devices. For correct operation filter requires so-called Low SAPS oil with low content sulfate ash, sulfur and phosphorus. This oil is suitable for use in vehicles where oil is required API class SM/CF.
Finally, Neste City Pro A5/B5 0W-30 is designed for Volvo cars and other gasoline and diesel engines of passenger cars and vans requiring class ACEA oils A5/B5, API SL or SJ/CF, for example Renault, Citroën and Peugeot.
After checking technical requirements to the oil in the car's operating manual, you will be able to understand which oil from the Neste City Pro line is right for you.
Neste City Pro oils are based on high-quality modern base oils NEXBASE ® with the addition of additives from popular global manufacturers. Good value price/quality, long replacement intervals, excellent performance in extreme conditions, fuel economy and engine care have led to Neste City Pro becoming the first choice oil for many car owners.
