Product Information

A PRODUCT OF ASHLAND CONSUMER MARKETS, A COMMERCIAL UNIT OF ASHLAND INC.

Lubricants - Engine Oil Heavy Duty Engine Oils

Version: 107/04

Premium Blue Classic Engine oil SAE 15W-40

Premium heavy-duty diesel engine oil designed for optimum performance in
Cummins diesel engines.
Premium Blue Classic engine oil is endorsed by Cummins and developed for use in trucks, buses
and industrial applications.

Approvals/Performance levels

SAE 15W-40
API: SL/CF, CF-4, CH-4
ACEA: E3-96, E5-02
Cummins CES 20076, 20077
MAN 3275
MB-228.3
MTU type 2
Mack EO-M Plus
Renault RVI RLD
Caterpillar ECF-1A

Applications
Suitable for heavy-duty diesel engines of trucks and
buses. Also suitable for older types of engines.
Suitable for Euro I, II, III engines -- without Exhaust
Gas Recirculation (EGR), Diesel particle Filter (DPF)
after-treatment systems
Formulated for optimum performance with medium
long-drain intervals.

Features and Benefits

Performance
With friction and wear protection qualities, this product
provides optimum performance for pistons, piston
rings and liners -- even at elevated soot levels.
Cummins endorsed
Extensively tested and endorsed by Cummins and
other major engine manufacturers.

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Long-Life
Minimizes engine stress and reduces deposits,
sludge and soot which provide optimum engine
durability.

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A PRODUCT OF ASHLAND CONSUMER MARKETS, A COMMERCIAL UNIT OF ASHLAND INC.

Health and Safety

People Who Know Use Valvoline

This product is not likely to present any significant

health or safety hazards when used correctly in the
right application. A Material and Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) is available on request via your local sales
office or via the internet @ http://msds.ashland.com

Serving more than 100 countries around the globe,

Valvoline is a leading marketer, distributor and
producer of quality branded automotive and
industrial products and services. Products include
automotive lubricants including MaxLife, the first
motor oil specifically formulated for higher-mileage
vehicles; transmission fluids; gear oils; hydraulic
lubricants; automotive chemicals; specialty
products; greases, and cooling system products.

Protect the Environment

Take used oil to an authorized collection point. Do not
discharge into drains, soil or water.

Typical Properties
Typical property characteristics are based on current
production. Whilst future production will conform to
Valvoline specifications, variations in these
characteristics may occur.

SAE Viscosity Grade

Viscosity, mm2/s @ 100 C.
ASTM D-445
Viscosity, mm2/s @ 40 C.
ASTM D-445
Viscosity Index
ASTM D-2270
Viscosity, mPa.s 20C.
ASTM D-5293
TBN, mg KOH/g
ASTM D-2896
Pour Point, C
ASTM D-5950
Specific Gravity @ 15.6C.
ASTM D-4052
Flash Point, COC, C.
ASTM D-92

For more information on Valvoline products,

programs and services please visit
www.valvolineeurope.com

Author:
AdG
Replaces 107/03

15W-40
15.0
106
145
<7000
10
-27
0.873
228

This information only applies to products

manufactured in the following location(s): Europe

*Trademark owned by a third party Trademark of Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries 2012, Ashland
All statements, information and data presented herein are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are not to be taken as a guarantee, an express warranty,
or an implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or representation, express or implied, for which Ashland Inc. and its subsidiaries
assume legal responsibility. *Trademark owned by a third party Trademark of Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries 2011, Ashland

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