Red Line 0W20 is SL/SM/SN+/SP and ACEA A5/B5/C5 rated. These are characteristics published by the oil manufacturers and Red Line products share or exceed the minimum standards. The latest factory oils are engineered for efficiency and include additives to enhance lubrication, reduce emissions, and improve fuel economy. Red Line uses a higher quality base stock for its oil products that is superior at withstanding higher temperatures and stress than other oils. Redline oil has higher levels of ZDDP (zinc and phosphorous) and a higher HTHS rating so it does a better job of lubricating, protecting, and sealing in the hotter environments our turbo engines are capable of. This is especially important as engines accumulate mileage and wear as a thinner oil won't be able to provide extra levels of protection. Red Line Oil includes the appropriate levels of anti-wear additives and ash content to ensure compatibility with factory emissions equipment.
Red Line Oil has proven over many years of use in our own track vehicles, race cars, and street cars/trucks to provide unmatched long-life protection. The more we learn about this product versus other competitors, the more we like it - Red Line exceeds our demanding standards. With many manufacturers shifting focus to high efficiency oil formulas, the need for a high performance motor oil is greater than ever.
Note: We recommend this oil only be used in engines that the manufacturer calls for a 0W20. This oil is far too thin to use on most BMW engines but may be common for other manufacturers (Honda, Acura, Mazda, Subaru, Toyota, Lexus, GM dexos1/88865188/88865189).
The following is a very general guideline for oil weight selection. Engine designs are different and engines change as they wear. We recommend a higher weight oil for high-mileage engines or engines that show signs of significant wear - usually one grade higher. "Max Efficiency" assumes no sustained running at high rpm.
$16.97Red Line 0W20 High Performance Engine Oil, QuartPremium high performance 0W20 for ultimate engine protection even in the most demanding environments