Top Tec 4210 is a low-viscosity, low-ash synthetic oil developed for the Volkswagen Group’s Motor Oil Strategy 2020/2021, built to ACEA C3 for gasoline and diesel engines fitted with a particulate filter. The lower 0W-30 grade favors cold-start friction reduction and fuel economy over LIQUI MOLY’s thicker Top Tec 4200 above — the two are not interchangeable if your manufacturer specifies one viscosity.
LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4210 0W-30 Oil Specifications
Viscosity
0W-30
ACEA / API
ACEA C3
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 | 0.845 g/cm³ |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C | 11.9 mm²/s |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C | 60.0 mm²/s |
| Viscosity Index | 200 |
| Cold Cranking Simulator @ -35°C | up to 6200 mPa·s |
| HTHS Viscosity @ 150°C | at least 3.5 mPa·s |
| Pour Point | -48 °C |
| Flash Point | 220 °C |
| NOACK Volatility | 10.0 % |
| Total Base Number | 8.4 mg KOH/g |
| Sulfated Ash | 0.8 g/100g |
OEM specifications and approvals
Officially approved
The manufacturer's own product documentation states these as licensed, tested approvals — not a general recommendation.
BMW LL-04
MB 229.51
MB 229.52
Porsche C30
VW 504.00
VW 507.00
Meets / recommended for
These specifications are listed by the manufacturer as met or recommended, which is a lighter claim than a formal, numbered approval.
API SN
Iveco 18-1811 SC1 LV 21
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 New Generation 5W-30 | BMW LL-04 | Officially approved on both |
| LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 New Generation 5W-30 | MB 229.51 | Officially approved on both |
| LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 New Generation 5W-30 | MB 229.52 | Officially approved on both |
| LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 New Generation 5W-30 | Porsche C30 | Officially approved on both |
| Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30 | BMW LL-04 | Officially approved on both |
| Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30 | MB 229.51 | Officially approved on both |
Official source
View LIQUI MOLY's official product page · Verified July 23, 2026
View the official Product Data Sheet · Document dated October 20, 2025 · Verified July 28, 2026
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Disclaimer: Specifications on this page are drawn from the manufacturer's own published product documentation as of the verification date above and may change. Always confirm the current approval and viscosity requirement for your exact vehicle in its owner's manual before buying oil.