Caretta Lubricants

Caretta Tecton 15W-40

API CI-4
Semi Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil

Caretta Tecton CI-4 15W-40 is an extra high performance universal semi synthetic engine oil designed for high loaded diesel engines in light- and heavy commercial vehicles working under severe operating conditions through the whole year for use in Euro-3, Euro-4 and Euro-5 engines equipped with EGR and/or SCR. This product is not suitable for vehicles equipped with DPF filters.

Caretta Tecton CI-4 15W-40 is formulated with high refined solvent mineral and synthetic base stock in combination with a special additive package to reach the following properties:
• Excellent thermal- and oxidation stability.
• Very good dispersancy and detergency.
• High anti-foam, anti-wear and anti-corrosion properties.
• Excellent protection against Bore Polishing.
• Extended drain intervals.

Caretta Tecton CI-4 15W-40 exceeds the following performance

DTFR 15B110 (MB 228.3)Volvo VDS-3Renault RLD-2
Mack EO-N  
API CI-4/ SLACEA E7MB 228.1
Caterpillar ECF-1aCaterpillar ECF-2JASO DH-1
Deutz DQC-IIIMTU Type 2MAN M 3275
Cummins CES 20077/20078Global DHD-1DDC 93K215

Typical Analysis

PropertiesUnitMethodTypical Value
SAE Grade SAE J30015W-40
Density @15°Ckg/m3ASTM D4052886.3
Kin. Viscosity @40°Cmm2/sASTM D704299.8
Kin. Viscosity @100°Cmm2/sASTM D704213.7
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270138
Viscosity CCS @-20°CcPASTM D52935690
Flash Point COC°CASTM D92225
Pour Point°CASTM D7346-30
Total Base NumbermgKOH/gASTM D289611.2
Sulphated Ash%WtASTM D8741.5

Product Code: 878980