Top Tec 4200 New Generation is a low-friction, low-SAPS synthetic oil built to ACEA C3, targeting European gasoline and diesel engines with particulate filters, including FSI, common-rail, and pumped-jet injection designs, plus CNG/LPG-fuelled vehicles. LIQUI MOLY positions it for extended service intervals of up to 30,000–50,000 km, but only where the vehicle manufacturer’s own schedule permits it — the interval is a manufacturer decision, not a property of the oil alone.
LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 New Generation 5W-30 Oil Specifications
Viscosity
5W-30
ACEA / API
ACEA C3, API SQ
Fuel Type
Gasoline & Diesel
Availability
Europe/Global
Technical characteristics
Typical values from the manufacturer's own product data sheet, not a specification minimum or guarantee.
| Density @ 15°C | 0.855 g/cm³ |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C | 12.2 mm²/s |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C | 70.0 mm²/s |
| Viscosity Index | 170 |
| Cold Cranking Simulator @ -30°C | up to 6600 mPa·s |
| HTHS Viscosity @ 150°C | at least 3.5 mPa·s |
| Pour Point | -42 °C |
| Flash Point | 230 °C |
| NOACK Volatility | 9.5 % |
| Total Base Number | 8.5 mg KOH/g |
| Sulfated Ash | up to 0.8 g/100g |
OEM specifications and approvals
Officially approved
Listed as formal approvals or licenses by the oil maker's documentation or the automaker's own approval list (the product description above names the source) — not a general recommendation.
BMW LL-04
MB 229.31
MB 229.51
MB 229.52
Porsche C30
VW 504.00/507.00
Opel OV 040 1547-G30/D30
Meets / recommended for
These specifications are listed by the manufacturer as met or recommended, which is a lighter claim than a formal, numbered approval.
ACEA C2
BMW LL-01 (legacy)
BMW LL-01 FE (legacy)
Fiat 9.55535-S1/S3
VW 500.00/501.01/502.00/503.00/503.01/505.00/505.01/506.00/506.01
Is this oil compatible with your car?
Viscosity alone does not determine whether an oil is right for your engine. Compatibility depends on the exact OEM approval your manufacturer requires, your engine's build, the model year, and the market the car was sold in — the same nominal viscosity can carry different approvals in different regions. Check your owner's manual or use OilFinderPro below to confirm the requirement for your specific vehicle before buying.
Oils sharing one or more specifications
Each row shows the exact specification two products share and whether it is a formally licensed approval or a lighter "meets requirements" claim on each side — those are not equivalent, and sharing a specification does not by itself make two oils interchangeable in your vehicle.
| Alternative | Shared specification | Claim |
|---|---|---|
| Castrol EDGE Euro LL 0W-30 | MB 229.31 | Officially approved on both |
| Castrol EDGE Euro LL 0W-30 | MB 229.51 | Officially approved on both |
| Castrol EDGE Euro LL 0W-30 | MB 229.52 | Approved here; meets/recommended on the alternative |
| Castrol EDGE Euro LL 0W-30 | Porsche C30 | Officially approved on both |
| LIQUI MOLY Longlife III 5W-30 | MB 229.51 | Approved here; meets/recommended on the alternative |
| LIQUI MOLY Longlife III 5W-30 | Porsche C30 | Approved here; meets/recommended on the alternative |
Official source
View LIQUI MOLY's official product page · Accessed July 23, 2026
View the official Product Data Sheet · Document dated July 14, 2026 · Accessed July 28, 2026
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