ACEA C3 | Truck & Commercial Vehicles

Oil for trucks and commercial vehicals - the performance counts

The engine oil for trucks and commercial vehicles is in no way inferior to the oil of cars. Their job is also the perfect lubrication and cooling of the engine. However, engines of trucks and commercial vehicles are significantly larger than car petrol and diesel engines. This in turn provides for different performance and conditions. Low-viscosity engine oils or oils with extremely low viscosities are not required. These low-viscosity oils would not withstand the high pressure loads. Metal surfaces rub against each other and their residues are absorbed by the oil. The oil loses its lubricating properties and ultimately results in an increased risk of wear. Thus, a 5W-30, 10W-40 or higher viscosity is required. Due to the displacement, the truck and commercial vehicle engines also have a larger volume. This must be lubricated with significantly more liters of oil. The purchase of 1 liter bottles would therefore be inadvisable. For this reason you will find in our shop those engine oils in the containers of 20 liters, 60 liters and 208 liters.


Huge selection ACEA C3 engine oil at ATO24!


Engine oils of the ACEA C3 specification gain at the latest since particulate filters in diesel vehicles have become the absolute rule, an important role. But since the introduction of the gasoline particulate filter OPF in gasoline vehicles, the ACEA C3 specification plays a greater role in vehicles with gasoline engine.

The ATO24 Online Shop offers you a huge selection of high quality engine oils that meet the ACEA C3 specification at great prices! Whether OEM engine oil for your Opel, Shell 5W-30 for your BMW or high end Ravenol USVO engine oil. We make it easy for you to choose the right oil and help you quickly and competently if you are unsure!

What is ACEA C3?


The ACEA C3 specification is a low SAPS specification that is particularly suitable for use in diesel engines with diesel particulate filters as well as gasoline engines with three-way catalytic converters and gasoline particulate filters.

Since its introduction in 2004, the ACEA C3 specification of the European Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles has held continuous updates, which are marked with a suffix corresponding to the year of the innovation:

 

  • ACEA C3-21 (from the year 2021)
  • ACEA C3-16 (from the year 2016)
  • ACEA C3-12 (from the year 2012)
  • ACEA C3-10 (from the year 2010)
  • ACEA C3-08 (from the year 2008)
  • ACEA C3-07 (from the year 2007)
  • ACEA C3-04 (from the year 2004)

ACEA C3: Which viscosity? Which release?

ACEA C3 engine oils are typically found in the following viscosities:

 


You can find information about the viscosity of the ACEA C3 engine oil for your car in your vehicle manual. Nothing found? Then the ATO24 service team will help you. Simply contact us using the options provided!

In addition to various viscosities, you will find ACEA C3 engine oils according to various approvals or recommendations. These include for example: