Caretta Lubricants

Caretta Tecton 10W-40

API CH-4
Semi Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil

Caretta Tecton CH-4 10W-40 is a high performance universal semi synthetic oil designed for high loaded diesel engines in light- and heavy commercial vehicles working under severe operating conditions through the whole year and is formulated for use in Euro-1, Euro-2 and Euro-3 engines equipped with EGR and/or SCR. This product is not suitable for vehicles equipped with particulate filters.

Caretta Tecton CH-4 10W-40 is formulated on 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.
• Not suitable for engine equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).

Caretta Tecton CH-4 10W-40 exceeds the following performance

API CH-4 API SL ACEA A3/B4 MAN M 3275
DTFR 15B110 (MB 228.3) MB 229.1 JASO DH-1 MTU Type 2

Typical Analysis

Properties Unit Method Typical Value
SAE Grade   SAE J300 10W-40
Density @15°C kg/m3 ASTM D4052 866.7
Kin. Viscosity @40°C mm2/s ASTM D7042 97.8
Kin. Viscosity @100°C mm2/s ASTM D7042 14.2
Viscosity Index   ASTM D2270 150
Viscosity CCS @-25°C cP ASTM D5293 6370
Flash Point COC °C ASTM D92 >201
Pour Point °C ASTM D7346 -33
Total Base Number mgKOH/g ASTM D2896 11.1
Sulphated Ash %Wt ASTM D874 1.26

Product Code: 876230