Field tests of YUKO SYNTHETIC 5W-30 motor oil

CountryUkraine, Kyiv
Partner companyFOP Solomka S.V. (TAXI)
Company's field of activityPassenger transportation
Product under testYuko Synthetic 5W-30
Equipment on which the tests were conducted
Car modelCitroën C-Elysée
Year of release2019
Engine1.2L i
Mileage at the start of testing113,523 km
Terms of operation of technical equipment/equipmentTaxi Services in Challenging Urban Conditions (Kyiv)
Test PeriodMay 6, 2021 – July 5, 2021

Product Information

YUKO Synthetic 5W-30 – a low-viscosity synthetic motor oil for the most advanced gasoline and diesel engines in passenger cars and minivans manufactured in the U.S. and Asia.

Manufactured from high-quality hydrocracked base oils and additives, providing high engine performance across a wide temperature range. Offers an increased level of protection compared to mineral and semi-synthetic oils. Has an extended drain interval. Suitable for injector and multi-valve engines, including those with turbocharging, intercooling, and catalytic converters.

Yuko Synthetic 5W-30

Specifications: SAE 5W-40; API SN/CF; ACEA A3/B3/B4

Equivalents: VW 502.00/505.00, MB 229.3/MB 229.5, PSA B71 2296
BMW LL-01 RENAULT RN 0700/0710 GM-LL-A (B)-025

Operating temperature range: -33 to +40 °C
Temperature range during testing: +15 to +30°C

Test conditions

  • Sampling
  • Analysis
  • Recommendations

Laboratory Test Results

№ParameterStandardExercise 1 (20 min.)Stage 2 (3,200 km)Test 3 (10,877 km)
1Kinematic viscosity at +100°C, mm²/s, not less than9.3…12.510,289,769,65
2Alkaline number, mg KOH/gMore KCH8,968,688,57
3Acid value, mg KOH/gLess CL4,592,732,79
4Flash point, °C, not less than200216216218
5Water content, %tracestracestracestraces
Additive components, ppm:
6Ca (calcium), not less than3000310031003200
7Zn (zinc), not less than1000120012001200
Wear elements, ppm:
8Cr (chromium), not more than–‹ 2‹ 2‹ 2
9Fe (iron), no more–‹ 2‹ 2‹ 2
10Ni (nickel), not more than–‹ 1‹ 1