Description
The Castrol HLX range of lubricants have been specially formulated to meet the latest performance requirements for the MTU type 2 monograde lubricant specification, allowing extended drain periods and providing protection against bore polishing.
Approval Status
Castrol HLX 30 and HLX 40 are approved by MTU as series 2 type monograde lubricants which allow drain intervals to be doubled and by Deutz-MWM.
Technical Data
| Name | Method | Units | HLX 30 | HLX 40 |
| Density @ 15°C, Relative | ASTM D4052 | g/ml | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Viscosity, Kinematic @ 100°C | ASTM D445 | mm²/s | 11.5 | 14.0 |
| SAE Number | 30 | 40 | ||
| Total Base Number, TBN | ASTM D2896 | mg KOH/g | 12.2 | 13.5 |
| Flash Point, COC | ASTM D92 | °C | 242 | 244 |
| Pour Point | ASTM D97 | °C | -21 | -18 |
The above figures are typical of those obtained with normal production tolerance and do not constitute a specification.