elf EVOLUTION 900 SXR 5W-40 vs BAPCO CHARGER XTREEM 5W-40

[iMak]

Hi,

My car is due for oil change, just hit 40,000 KM. I called the local Renault dealer but they don't have elf oil. Since many Clio owners use elf oil but if I don't get it, can I safely use BAPCO CHARGER XTREEM 5W-40? This BAPCO oil is produced by the company I work for. Your feedback will be highly appreciated.

Here are the datasheets for both oils...

elf EVOLUTION 900 SXR 5W-40

International specifications: ACEA A3/B4API: SN/CF
OEMs approvals: RENAULT RN0710 et RN0700

Test Properties	Method	Units	SAE Grade 5W-40
Density at 15°C	ASTM D1298	kg/m3	855
Viscosity at 40°C	ASTM D445	mm2 /s	90
Viscosity at 100°C	ASTM D445	mm2 /s	14.7
Viscosity index	ASTM D2270	-	172
Pour point	ASTM D97	°C	- 42
Flash point	ASTM D92	°C	230
B.N.	ASTM D2896	mgKOH/g	10
Apparent Viscosity by CCS at -30°C	ASTM D5293	mPa-s	-
Apparent Viscosity by MRV at -35°C	ASTM D4684	mPa-s	-
Noack Volatility	ASTM D5800	% Volume	-

BAPCO CHARGER XTREEM 5W-40

International specifications: ACEA A3/B4 API: SN/CF
OEMs approvals: PORSCHE A-40, VW 502.00 / 505.00, RENAULT RN0710 / RN0700

Test Properties	Method	Units	SAE Grade 5W-40
Density at 15°C	ASTM D1298	kg/m3	858
Viscosity at 40°C	ASTM D445	mm2 /s	-
Viscosity at 100°C	ASTM D445	mm2 /s	14.5
Viscosity index	ASTM D2270	-	170
Pour point	ASTM D97	°C	-
Flash point	ASTM D92	°C	230
B.N.	ASTM D2896	mgKOH/g	9.5
Apparent Viscosity by CCS at -30°C	ASTM D5293	mPa-s	6,400
Apparent Viscosity by MRV at -35°C	ASTM D4684	mPa-s	35,000
Noack Volatility	ASTM D5800	% Volume	11.0

 

[cliovirgin]

Yes you can, The RN0710/ RN0700 is the spec for our cars.