Synthetic oil Lux brand produced by Lukoil can be classified as high class, meeting all the necessary requirements. Has a license corresponding to APISN/CF, ACEA, A3/B4 classifications. Recommended, including European manufacturers cars.

Characteristics of Lukoil Lux 5W40

Lukoil motor oil has good resistance to sulfur-rich gasoline, no carbon emissions and the ability to save fuel, providing low temperature properties.

But it also has disadvantages:

• Low environmental friendliness,
• Contains oxidation products.

Automotive oil is good for modern cars, Russian and foreign, mid-price range, for expensive ones sports cars It’s better to look for an alternative, because if you have the funds for an expensive car, there is no need to save on oil.

Technical characteristics of Lukoil Lux 5W-40 oil

The service life of the engine greatly depends on the fluid in it. lubricating fluid. Lux on a synthetic basis reduces the friction force of rotating parts of a running internal combustion engine, protects the engine from deposits that are suspended and cannot settle, which, accordingly, has a positive effect on the engine’s service life.

An independent analysis of the product's characteristics says that the manufacturer indicates inflated properties than the real ones, however, they are within the acceptable range.

Physicochemical characteristics:

1. Kinematic viscosity – 12.38 – 14.5 mm sq./s at a temperature of 100 degrees Celsius;
2. Index characterizing viscosity – 150-171;
3. Open cycle flash at 231 degrees Celsius;
4. Hardening – at -41 degrees Celsius;
5. Power increase versus the base cycle – 2.8%;
6. Fuel consumption versus the base cycle – 8%;
7. Alkaline level – 8.57 mg KOH/g.

From these data it follows that Lux can withstand a load of about 1100 N, having a wear rate of 0.3 mm. By creating a stable film, the oil protects engine parts, including at high load levels.

Lukoil Lux 5W-40 motor oil uses a special “New Formula” complex, which is capable of providing engine protection during different temperatures, and the use of foreign-made additives adds stability to the oil film.

The components of the oil formula come into effect under certain engine operating conditions. This ensures a reduction in noise and an increase in the coefficient useful action and fuel efficiency.

Application

Lukoil Lux is well suited for gasoline engines and diesel fuel(including with forced-charging systems), for severe working conditions (within operating temperature in the range from -40/+50), recommended for many foreign cars at service replacement during warranty and post-warranty periods.

The motor oil has approval for use from BMW, Renout, Mercedes, Porsche and others, but still falls slightly short of some indicators due to the high sulfur content - about 0.4% falls short of the required environmental standards.

Therefore, despite the labeling of these car manufacturers, the use of oil in Europe is not recommended due to high requirements for environmental standards.

The alkaline number indicates the oil’s ability to fight deposits and carbon deposits, while a high sulfur content indicates low environmental friendliness.

Disadvantages of Lukoil Lux 5W40 oil

The product was tested on a special VO-4 installation, as a result the following data were obtained: a high photometric coefficient, the appearance of many soluble and suspended products of the oxidation process.

Viscosity and alkali did not undergo any significant changes. This information indicates that the performance of the thickener in the oil base and the additives added to it is average. Summarizing the data, we can draw the following conclusions:

• Motor oil contains an increased amount of oxidation products;
• Level negative influence the environmental impact is quite high;
• Is different high level pollution.

Cost compared to other types of oils

To ensure the affordability of Lukoil Lux 5W40 synthetics, you can compare the price of a 4-liter canister against foreign oils with similar characteristics and properties.

The average price of Lukoil motor oil is about 300 rubles per 1-liter canister; a 4-liter volume will cost at some discount and will cost about 1,000 rubles (at the current dollar exchange rate, about 60 rubles).

A similar volume of Castrol motor oil costs about 1,700-1,900 rubles. If we compare more famous, branded oils, such as Motul, etc., then the price, accordingly, is even higher.

But such demand also has reverse side medals, because the more popular the product, the more profitable it is to counterfeit it, even if the original has low price. Therefore, it is useful to familiarize yourself with information about it in order to be able to distinguish counterfeit products.

Lukoil Lux 5W40 motor oil has both its fans and opponents (although it is not known whether they filled original product or fake), and is hardly on the market lubricant, capable of being liked by everyone.

The described characteristics are confirmed: Lux 5W40 provides a long service life of the engine, is able to protect it from negative products of the operating process, and is well suited for imported and Russian cars.

The oil is capable of ensuring decent performance of forced internal combustion engines, including diesel ones, especially when using fuel with a high percentage of sulfur. Does not cause a negative impact on such an expensive part exhaust system, as a catalyst.

Lukoil Lux 5W40 motor oil is not an ideal choice in terms of price/quality, but it has a strong right to exist.

November 2, 2016

When purchasing a vehicle, few people think about how to maintain it. Some owners strictly follow the instructions in the operating instructions and visit service stations, others rely only on themselves, having a lot of problems. By saving money, we deliberately destroy our car. Filling with inappropriate fuel octane number. We fill in engine oil, which is “cheaper”. We carry out the “next” technical inspection when something breaks. But everything could be different. All our troubles come from personal irresponsibility and unconsciousness.

A brief excursion into history

So, a quality representative domestic manufacturer Lukoil should be noted. The company was founded back in 1991. Main stream economic activity– production of motor oils, additives, and other components for power unit lubrication. The sales market has gone far beyond the borders Russian Federation. The main consumer is Türkiye and CIS countries. Types of liquids produced: mineral oil, semi-synthetic, synthetic. Due to the versatility of the oil, it is actively used for refueling passenger cars, minivans, buses, heavy vehicles, special construction equipment. Depending on the type of power unit, it is different for gasoline and diesel type motors.

A product in demand by many motorists

• all-season, versatility;
• adaptation to any type of internal combustion engine;
• maximum protection of rubbing surfaces;
• highest rate of turnover;
• work at critical temperatures without loss of useful properties;
• the golden mean “price - quality”.

Other modifications:

1. Vanguard – universal option for all four-stroke units. It is recommended to refuel yachts, tugs, and boats;
2. Turbo Diesel 10W 40 – for filling into turbocharged internal combustion engines diesel type installed on special construction equipment;
3. Standard 10W 40 SF/CC – exclusively gasoline engines;
4. Moto 2T is a special series designed for two-stroke technology. These are chainsaws, gas trimmers, motorcycles, and agricultural machinery.

The main advantages of synthetics

• The liquid belongs to the synthetic class. According to international classification By API system, recommended for “use” by all modern power units. Standard SN/CF, ACEA A3/B4;
• the chemical composition has all the necessary protective properties;
• stable viscosity with an index of 1500 at extreme external temperatures of 40C. The maximum data for this class is 1750;
• systematic use will make it easier to control the hydraulic components of the vehicle;
• reduction in fuel consumption by 10-15% due to lower friction force. Accordingly, increasing the power of the power unit;
• The “highlight” can safely be considered the function thermal-oxidative stability. Prevents the formation of fossilized sediment in the oil pan;
• Smooth engine operation due to the coordinated operation of all components;
• Temperature range: -40 to +50C.

Counterfeits, and low quality ones at that

Before we move on to tasting the “delicious”, let’s take a fly in the ointment. Sometimes we hear from car enthusiasts a number of complaints about quality motor lubricant company "Lukoil". Supposedly it was good, but after the replacement it became bad. The car is not original, it stumbles, puffs, and does not pull. The reason is non-compliance with standards. More precisely, the product is made in an artisanal way without following the prescribed technology. Most often, unscrupulous entrepreneurs are engaged in bottling regular MG-10, with subsequent distribution to retail outlets. How positively a motor can react to a damaged “goods”. It’s the same as a person eating an expired Olivier salad. The result is all well known.

LUKOIL LUX SAE 5W-40, API SN/CF-; all-season fully synthetic motor oil operational properties API SN/CF, ACEA A3/B4, developed on the basis of high quality synthetic base oil using advanced technologies additives Designed for use in modern passenger cars with gasoline and diesel engines(without particulate filters), including those equipped with turbocharging.

• Improved low temperature properties provide reliable protection engine in harsh winter conditions
• Prevents the formation of high and low temperature deposits in the engine
• Provides excellent engine wear protection
• Adapted for start-stop driving mode and city traffic conditions

• Viscosity 5W40
• Applicability PETROL
• Applicability DIESEL
• Type SYNTHETIC

• 22.03.2017 Usage experience: more than a year Zed Paul Advantages: there are approvals from many car manufacturers, including Mercedes. operated 7 replacements (7 years) in central Russia on a 1.6 liter engine with 16 valves on an American Korean. Changed it every 15 t.km or once a year. We opened the engine valve cover 2 times (they changed the valve cover gasket, there is such a disease on American Korean engines) and at all services the cleanliness of the engine was noted, there were no deposits at all. I just changed the oil without flushing. It started at -32 - -35 degrees C, no scuffing on the valve shafts, everything was fine. The price is inexpensive for a quality product. The canister is good, it is difficult and generally impossible to fake. Domestic product from the Permnefteorgsintez Lukoilovsky plant. Disadvantages: It’s a pity that the oil was not free :-) General impressions
• 20.03.2017 Usage experience: more than a year : Operated 7 replacements (7 years) in central Russia on a 1.6 liter engine with 16 valves on an American Korean. Changed it every 15 t.km or once a year. We opened the engine valve cover 2 times (they changed the valve cover gasket, there is such a disease on American Korean engines) and at all services the cleanliness of the engine was noted, there were no deposits at all. I just changed the oil without flushing. It started at -32 - -35 degrees C, no scuffing on the valve shafts, everything was fine!
• 15.12.2016 Usage experience: more than a year Vyacheslav Zhurkin Advantages: Non-counterfeiting. Price/quality, real tolerances of all car manufacturers, and not just compliance. good detergents (after the regular Castrol it had to turn black quickly) Disadvantages: Only in the heads. In the minds of many boys, it is not worthy even to be filled in a Lada. General impressions: The heads of the internal combustion engine departments of Volkswagen and BMW have signed up for the quality of the oil; I deliberately use Vag in a chipped turbo engine with zero maintenance at intervals of 10,000. The mileage is now 75,000, the engine feels great. Much has already been written about the tests, good protective properties. I live in the south, so the minimum I had to start it at was -25, but everything started up perfectly. The boys who pour liquid moth into their 8 valve tens and Nexias are touching)
• 26.09.2016 Usage experience: more than a year Advantages: Oil in a counterfeit-proof canister Disadvantages: General impressions: I didn’t feel any difference with LM and Mobile
• 30.07.2016 Usage experience: more than a year Frolov Pavel Advantages: I pour into a gazelle business mileage 120,000 replacement 10,000 km Disadvantages: none General impressions: at Lukoil gas stations the price is 930 rubles
• 24.07.2016 Usage experience: a few months Kondrashin Anton Advantages: Price, quality Disadvantages: Appearance canisters - burr, curved measuring (transparent, on the handle) scales General impressions: Switched to our domestic one after studying forums and analyzes of this oil. The oil is good, has real manufacturer approvals (and not just “compliance”). I fill it up for the third time, everything is fine. Definitely worth the money. I would also like to note that no cases of forgery have been identified - good protection canisters - fused rather than pasted labels - this is difficult to counterfeit, and why?)
• 30.05.2016 Usage experience: more than a year Nafikov Timur Advantages: Price, quality Disadvantages: Variation in prices.. General impressions: I started using Lukoil synthetics, I change them every 5 thousand km. normal flight, under valve cover perfect cleanliness.
• 27.08.2016 Usage experience: a few months The user has hidden his data Advantages: One of the best oils on the market in the Russian Federation for this money and not only Maybe for someone it is important that it is produced in the Motherland Disadvantages: It is easy to unscrew the thread on the cap if you are not loose General impressions: I pour in a8 d2 (akf) in the range of 5 -8k. There is still molybdenum there. There is a version that despite the “better” additive package in Genesis, this particular one produces less emissions from the yellow can. Proofs: - molybdenum http://www.oil-club.ru/forum/uploads/monthly_08_2014/post-2-0-37758900-1408181465.gif - comparatively (http://alexey-bass.github.io/bmwservice- oils/) not bad if you fry hardcore: http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6600/16219540.2/0_8b74e_13c17e36_XL You can buy it at their gas station. I also think that for counterfeiting Lukoil you can not only go to jail, but also end up in the forest not far from your place of residence.

Luxury synthetics for the most ordinary cars

LUKOIL LUX synthetic lubricant 5W40 is what you need to understand what luxury motor oil is. Meeting all modern world requirements and standards, it manifests itself the best way under any tests. Numerous tests and trials confirm this. And the best proof of quality is positive reviews motorists. After all, only people's love can best characterize a product.

Product Description

This motor oil is pure, 100% synthetic. Synthetic raw materials are used for its production highest quality and modern balanced additives. It is designed primarily for driving in the city, in start-stop mode. When a car often stops at traffic lights and intersections and then starts, or barely crawls in traffic jams, this wears out the engine the most. The fact is that at the moment of stopping, ordinary motor oil slides off the rubbing parts of the engine into the oil pan. In order for the oil to be distributed again among the engine components, it must start working at full force. This takes some time, during which the unit remains unlubricated, and therefore vulnerable to wear.

Motor oil from Lukoil, adapted for city driving, minimizes such risks. It provides engine protection even during startup, because it creates a particularly strong oil film on the surface of parts, which effectively protects them from wear.

This substance efficiently cleans the engine from the inside of those high- and low-temperature deposits that are formed as a result of its operation and the use of previous low-quality engine oil. By cleaning the engine, it also prevents the formation of new deposits. As a result, the inside of the engine is kept clean throughout the entire service life of the oil. This reduces wear on parts, ensures their uniform lubrication, and also reduces the risk of corrosion and metal destruction.

Application area

Motor LUKOIL oil LUXE synthetic 5W-40 created for modern passenger cars Vehicle. It is compatible with gasoline and diesel engines, including those equipped with turbocharging systems. The exception is diesel engines With particulate filters– systems for additional purification of exhaust gases.

This oil is approved by car manufacturers Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Volkswagen, AvtoVAZ. Can also be used in some Fiat models, subject to appropriate specifications.

The lubricant of this brand is designed primarily for driving in the city, in frequent stops followed by a start, minimizing unpleasant consequences such operation for the engine. But it is also suitable for driving outside the city, on the highway, in harsh conditions, at maximum power and speeds, under various tests - including temperature.

This oil generally has increased resistance to high and low temperatures. environment. It is resistant to both their vibrations and the engine’s own overheating. Can be used in most climatic zones world, all year round - winter and summer. After all, it has an all-season viscosity grade.

Specifications

	Index	Test method (ASTM)	Value/Unit
1	Viscosity characteristics
-	Density at 15 °C	ASTM D1298 / GOST R 51069 / ASTM D4052	848.1 kg/m³
-	Kinematic viscosity at 100 °C	ASTM D445 / GOST 33 / GOST R 53708	13.6 mm²/s
-	Viscosity index	GOST 25371 / ASTM D2270	176
-	Dynamic viscosity (CCS) at -30°C	ASTM D5293 / GOST R 52559	4942 mPa*s
-	Dynamic viscosity (MRV) at -35 °C	ASTM D4684 / GOST 52257	29300 mPa*s
-		GOST 11362	8.5 mg KOH/g
-	Alkaline number, mg KOH per 1 g of oil	ASTM D2896 / GOST 30050	9.8 mg KOH/g
-	Mass fraction of sulfate ash, %	GOST 12417 / ASTM D874	0.96 %
-	Evaporation according to the Noack method, %	ASTM D5800/DIN 51581-1	10.0 %
2	Temperature characteristics
-	Flash point in open crucible	GOST 4333 / ASTM D92	235°C
-	Pour point	GOST 20287 (method B) / ASTM D97	-40°C

Approvals, approvals and compliance

APPROVALS:

• API SN - licensed (API No. 2523);
• MB-Approval 229.5;
• Renault RN 0700 / 0710;
• JSC AVTOVAZ;
• VW 502 00 / 505 00.

MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS:

• API CF;
• ACEA A3/B4;
• PSA B71 2296;
• FIAT 9.55535-N2, 9.55535-Z2.

4 liter canister

Release form and articles

1. 207464 LUKOIL LUX synthetic 5W-40 API SN CF 1l
2. 207465 LUKOIL LUX synthetic 5W-40 API SN CF 4l
3. 207463 LUKOIL LUX synthetic 5W-40 API SN CF 18l
4. LUKOIL LUX synthetic 5W-40 API SN CF 50l
5. 207461 LUKOIL LUX synthetic 5W-40 API SN CF 216.5 l

What does 5W40 stand for?

This is how the viscosity marking of this 5W40 oil is deciphered. For starters, the letter W. It comes from English word winter, which translates as winter. This letter is marked automotive lubricants, which can be used not only in summer, but also in winter.

The number at the beginning of the marking is an index of low temperatures to which the oil retains its viscosity. To find out this threshold, you need to subtract this number from forty. In our case, 40 minus 5 equals 35. This means that the oil is good down to minus 35 degrees Celsius.

The numbers following the letter W are used to indicate the maximum high temperature environment, to which the oil also remains stable. So it turns out that this motor oil is suitable for use from minus 35 to plus 40 degrees Celsius.

Advantages and disadvantages

Synthetic with some of the most common specifications - of course, it has many advantages. Especially in comparison with semi-synthetic ones, mineral lubricants, as well as some products from other manufacturers, a lower class. Here are the advantages of LUKOIL LUX synthetic motor oil 5W40:

• excellent low temperature characteristics;
• ensuring engine protection during low temperatures environment;
• preventing the formation of deposits inside the engine;
• high detergent-dispersant technical characteristics;
• especially tear-resistant oil film;
• significant reduction of friction and ensuring sliding;
• high level of engine protection against wear and aging;
• adaptation to driving conditions in the city in start-stop mode.

The disadvantage that consumer reviews reveal is that the product has a shorter service life than stated by the manufacturer. The oil thickens quite quickly and is also wasted.

Additional markings on the bottom of the canister: 1 - environmental marking informs that the canister is made of material that can be recycled, encourages you to maintain cleanliness and recycle the container; 2 - designations of the material used; 3 - number of the mold of the blow molding machine; 4 - trademark LUKOIL; 5 - month and year of manufacture of the canister.

How to spot a fake

Also, judging by the reviews of car enthusiasts, this oil, along with other Lukoil oils, is often counterfeited. Of course, only laboratory analysis. Fortunately, the manufacturer supplies the product packaging with such elements that allow you to distinguish which is a fake and which is the original. These are the distinctive features:

1. Cover with a secret. This lid is equipped with red rubber inserts, and itself is made of plastic.
2. Tear-resistant labels. The labels are made of a special material that is fused into the plastic of the canister. They cannot be peeled off and replaced.
3. Laser engraving. The production date of the oil is laser-etched. Thanks to this, it does not wear off, does not smear, and cannot be interrupted.

You should also pay attention to the information on the label. There should be a production date, factory address, article number, and recommendations for use.

"Lukoil Lux" SN SAE 5W-40 - all-season fully synthetic motor oil of performance level API properties SN/CF, ACEA A3/B4, developed from high-quality synthetic base oil using advanced additive technologies. Designed for use in modern passenger cars with gasoline and diesel engines (without particulate filters), including those equipped with turbocharging. Prevents the formation of high and low temperature deposits in the engine. Adapted for start-stop driving and city traffic conditions, it provides excellent engine protection against wear. Improved low temperature properties provide reliable engine protection in harsh winter conditions.

Suitable for car brands: AUDI, CHERY, CITROEN, GEELY, GREAT WALL, HYUNDAI, KIA, LIFAN, MERCEDES-BENZ, MINI, MITSUBISHI, NISSAN, PEUGEOT, RENAULT, SEAT, SKODA, SSANGYONG, SUBARU, SUZUKI, TOYOTA, VOLKSWAGEN, LADA.
Approved: API SN - licensed (API No. 2523), MB-Approval 229.5, Renault RN 0700 / 0710, JSC AVTOVAZ, VW 502 00 / 505 00.
Meets the requirements: API CF, ACEA A3/B4, PSA B71 2296, FIAT 9.55535-N2, 9.55535-Z2.