Premium synthetic formulation designed for the unique demands of European engines. Protects advanced emissions systems. Excellent for both gasoline and diesel engines. Fights sludge for superior engine cleanliness. Outstanding all-season performance. Designed for the extended drain intervals established by European car manufacturers. Excellent for turbochargers.
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AMSOIL 0W-20 LS is a 100 percent synthetic, low-SAPS European motor oil engineered for late-model gasoline, diesel, and hybrid European vehicles that specify a 0W-20 fuel-economy grade. The formula balances sulfated ash, phosphorus, and sulfur levels for compatibility with diesel particulate filters and modern three-way catalysts, and it meets a broad list of European OEM service fills including ACEA C5, A1/B1, BMW LL-17 FE+, MB 229.71, Ford WSS-M2C947-B1, Opel/Vauxhall OV0401547, Fiat 9.55535-GSX, Chrysler MS-12145, and Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE.
Low-SAPS chemistry built for European emissions hardware
The low-SAPS additive package is tuned for diesel particulate filters, gasoline particulate filters, and the three-way catalysts found on modern European engines. Sulfated ash, phosphorus, and sulfur are held within the limits required by the ACEA C5 mid- to low-SAPS sequence, which protects exhaust aftertreatment from premature ash loading while still delivering the detergent and anti-wear performance these engines need over long service fills.
Fuel-economy viscosity with HTHS protection
AMSOIL 0W-20 LS develops a high-temperature, high-shear viscosity of 2.7 cP in ASTM D5481, the value targeted by the ACEA C5 fuel-economy category and by BMW LL-17 FE+ and MB 229.71 for engines designed to run a thinner oil film at operating temperature. Kinematic viscosity measures 8.1 cSt at 100 degrees C and 43 cSt at 40 degrees C in ASTM D445, with a viscosity index of 163 in ASTM D2270 that holds the oil film through wide swings between cold start and full load.
Cold-start flow for winter starts
Low-temperature performance protects bearings and cam surfaces during the first turns of the engine. AMSOIL 0W-20 LS posts a cold-cranking viscosity of 6,081 cP at minus 35 degrees C in ASTM D5293 and a pour point of minus 46 degrees C in ASTM D97. The result is a rapid return to oil pressure on subzero starts, which matters for direct-injection engines that load the bearings hard the moment the starter releases.
Turbocharger and high-temperature stability
Modern European engines almost always run a turbocharger that subjects the oil to bearing-housing temperatures high enough to cook weaker chemistries into deposits. AMSOIL 0W-20 LS has a flash point of 226 degrees C and a fire point of 240 degrees C in ASTM D92, and the thermally stable synthetic base oils resist coking under heat-soak conditions. The same composition cools the turbocharger between drain events and protects the bearing against oil starvation when the engine starts in cold weather.
Sludge, varnish, and acid control across long fills
European service intervals routinely run into five-figure mileages, which demands an oil that holds its detergent and acid-neutralizing capacity. AMSOIL 0W-20 LS carries a total base number of 7.9 and uses a shear-stable synthetic base with high-quality anti-wear additives, supported by oxidation stability and detergency designed to prevent sludge and varnish deposits, reduce oil consumption, and extend engine life across the long drain intervals recommended by European manufacturers. NOACK volatility measures 11 percent in ASTM D5800, helping limit the oil loss that drives top-up frequency over the interval.
Recommended applications and service intervals
AMSOIL 0W-20 LS is built for gasoline, diesel, and hybrid European vehicles that specify any of the service fills carried by the AFE grade. Typical applications include modern BMW B-series engines with the LL-17 FE+ fill, Mercedes-Benz engines that specify MB 229.71, Ford engines that call for WSS-M2C947-B1, Volvo Drive-E engines requiring VCC RBS0-2AE, Opel/Vauxhall OV0401547 applications, Fiat 9.55535-GSX, and Chrysler MS-12145.
Use in gasoline or diesel European vehicles that require API SN-PLUS (Resource Conserving), API SN, or API SM service categories, ILSAC GF-5, ACEA C5 or A1/B1, BMW LL-17 FE+, MB 229.71, Ford WSS-M2C947-B1, Opel/Vauxhall OV0401547, Fiat 9.55535-GSX, Chrysler MS-12145, or Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE.
Follow the extended drain intervals established by the vehicle manufacturer. The oil filter should be changed at every oil change.
Modified engines, racing applications, and engines running alternative fuels fall outside the recommended use for this grade.
Outside the United States and Canada, follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommended service intervals and approved oil list.
AMSOIL 0W-20 LS is compatible with other synthetic and conventional motor oils, but mixing shortens oil life and reduces performance benefits, and extended drain intervals are not supported when oils have been mixed. Aftermarket oil additives are not recommended for use with AMSOIL synthetic motor oils. Pair this oil with a filter rated for the full manufacturer service interval and change the filter at every oil change.
Typical technical properties
Property
Value
Kinematic Viscosity at 100 C, cSt (ASTM D445)
8.1
Kinematic Viscosity at 40 C, cSt (ASTM D445)
43
Viscosity Index (ASTM D2270)
163
CCS Viscosity at -35 C, cP (ASTM D5293)
6081
Pour Point, C (F) (ASTM D97)
-46 (-50.8)
Flash Point, C (F) (ASTM D92)
226 (438.8)
Fire Point, C (F) (ASTM D92)
240 (464)
NOACK Volatility, percent weight loss (ASTM D5800)
11
High-Temperature High-Shear Viscosity at 150 C, cP (ASTM D5481)
2.7
Total Base Number
7.9
Order AMSOIL 0W-20 LS European Motor Oil
AMSOIL 0W-20 LS is available in a quart bottle (product code AFEQT-EA), a case of 12 quarts (AFEQT-CA), and a 55-gallon drum (AFE55-EA). Using AMSOIL synthetic lubricants does not void a new vehicle or equipment manufacturer warranty, and all AMSOIL lubricants and filters are covered by the AMSOIL Limited Warranty. Confirm application match for the specific BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Ford, Volkswagen Group, Opel, Fiat, or Chrysler application with the AMSOIL Vehicle Lookup Guide, review viscosity and family positioning in the AMSOIL Car Oil Guide, then order AMSOIL 0W-20 LS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil.
For 20 years I am using the Amsoil and will mot use anything else. I owned many (more than 20) different cars during these years and always used Amsoil. My mechanic wouldn’t believe I was really planning to change the oil every 10 or 25 k miles, but after changing it couple of times and seeing the condition of the used oil and my engine now he is not surprised anymore .
Low-SAPS describes an oil with reduced sulfated ash, phosphorus, and sulfur levels. The LS designation on AMSOIL 0W-20 LS means the formulation is held within the SAPS limits required by ACEA C5 and the matching OEM categories so the oil can be used in engines fitted with diesel particulate filters, gasoline particulate filters, and three-way catalysts without accelerated ash loading.
Which European specifications does the 0W-20 LS grade meet?
AMSOIL 0W-20 LS meets API SN-PLUS (Resource Conserving), API SN, and API SM service categories, ILSAC GF-5, ACEA C5 and A1/B1, BMW LL-17 FE+, MB 229.71, Ford WSS-M2C947-B1, Opel/Vauxhall OV0401547, Fiat 9.55535-GSX, Chrysler MS-12145, and Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE. The owner manual should call for one of these service fills before the oil is used.
Is this the right oil for modern BMW and Mercedes-Benz engines?
For engines that specify BMW LL-17 FE+ or MB 229.71, AMSOIL 0W-20 LS is the correct grade in the European Motor Oil line. Confirm the exact factory fill with the owner manual or the AMSOIL Vehicle Lookup Guide before purchase, since BMW and Mercedes-Benz also produce engines that call for mid-SAPS C3 grades that are not covered by this product code.
Can 0W-20 LS replace a 5W-30 or 5W-40 European oil?
No. Substituting AMSOIL 0W-20 LS in an engine that specifies a 5W-30 or 5W-40 European grade is not recommended. The 0W-20 viscosity and ACEA C5 fuel-economy chemistry are intended for engines that explicitly list BMW LL-17 FE+, MB 229.71, ACEA C5, or one of the other approvals carried by the AFE grade. Use a viscosity that matches the OEM service fill.
Does AMSOIL 0W-20 LS protect diesel particulate filters and turbochargers?
Yes. The low-SAPS chemistry is balanced for compatibility with diesel particulate filters and other modern exhaust aftertreatment devices, and the thermally stable synthetic base resists deposit formation, cools the turbocharger between drain events, and protects against turbo oil starvation in subzero temperatures.
How long can AMSOIL 0W-20 LS stay in service?
AMSOIL 0W-20 LS is recommended for the extended drain intervals established by the vehicle manufacturer. Follow the service indicator and the interval published by BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Ford, or the other applicable OEM. The oil filter should be changed at every oil change to support the full interval.
Will using AMSOIL 0W-20 LS void a new vehicle warranty?
No. Using AMSOIL synthetic lubricants does not void a new vehicle or equipment manufacturer warranty, and all AMSOIL lubricants and filters are backed by the AMSOIL Limited Warranty.
