Ravenol VMO 5W-40 TD5 Engine Oil – 1L | VW 505.01 Approved
Ravenol VMO 5W-40 synthetic engine oil in a 1L bottle, containing exactly the same oil as our main TD5 service-size product. Formal VW 505.01 OEM approval, an HTHS viscosity of 4.0 mPa·s and strong high-temperature performance make VMO exceptionally well suited to the heavily loaded camshaft and unit-injector system of Defender TD5 and Discovery 2 TD5 engines.
- Our main engine oil recommendation for standard, remapped and tuned TD5 engines
- For Defender 90, 110 and 130 TD5 and Discovery 2 TD5
- Synthetic Mid SAPS 5W-40 with ACEA C3 and formal VW 505.01 OEM approval
- 1L bottle with pull-out pouring spout for top-ups or making up the required service quantity
For the overwhelming majority of TD5 engines, Ravenol VMO 5W-40 is the oil we recommend first.
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Description
Ravenol VMO SAE 5W-40 in a 1L bottle, containing exactly the same oil as our main 5L TD5 service product. VMO is our main engine oil recommendation for Defender TD5 and Discovery 2 TD5 engines. The TD5 uses cam-driven unit injectors and places substantial loads through the camshaft and injector drive system, so VMO’s formal VW 505.01 OEM approval, 4.0 mPa·s HTHS viscosity and low 8.8% Noack volatility are particularly relevant to the way a TD5 engine works.
Why We Recommend Ravenol VMO for TD5 Engines
The TD5 needs more from its engine oil than simply the correct viscosity. Its camshaft operates both the valve gear and the unit-injector system, creating very high localised loads through the camshaft and injector drive. VMO carries formal VW 505.01 OEM approval from Volkswagen, making that approval particularly relevant to the lubrication demands of the TD5.
VMO also has an HTHS viscosity of 4.0 mPa·s. HTHS measures the oil’s viscosity under high-temperature, high-shear test conditions and gives a useful indication of the lubricating film available in heavily loaded hot engine components. Ravenol also states that VMO provides a safe lubricant film at high operating temperatures and excellent wear protection, while its low 8.8% Noack volatility helps limit evaporative oil loss.
That combination makes VMO equally at home in a standard TD5 or an engine working harder through remapping, towing, off-road use or sustained motorway driving. In our own TD5 experience, VMO also significantly reduces oil migration into the injector loom compared with other commonly used engine oils. It has become our normal TD5 service oil and the oil we recommend first for the overwhelming majority of Defender TD5 and Discovery 2 TD5 engines.
TD5 Vehicle Fitment
- Defender 90 TD5
- Defender 110 TD5
- Defender 130 TD5
- Discovery 2 TD5
- Standard, remapped and tuned TD5 engines
The 1L bottle is ideal for topping up between services, carrying in the vehicle or combining with the main service-size container to make up the required oil-change quantity. See the matching Ravenol VMO 5W-40 TD5 Engine Oil – 5L.
Specifications, Approvals and Recommendations
Specifications: API SN, API CF, ACEA C3
OEM Approvals: MB 229.31, MB 229.51, VW 505 00, VW 505 01, GM dexos2™ (Licence No. D20583H1081), BMW Longlife-04
Recommended: Porsche A40, Ford WSS-M2C917-A, Fiat 9.55535-S2, Fiat 9.55535-GH2, Chrysler MS-11106, VW 502 00
For other oils carrying the same core specification, see our VW 505.01 engine oil section.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Unit | Data | Audit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density at 20 °C | kg/m³ | 848.0 | EN ISO 12185 |
| Colour | Gold | Visual | |
| Viscosity at 100 °C | mm²/s | 13.3 | DIN 51562-1 |
| Viscosity at 40 °C | mm²/s | 80.0 | DIN 51562-1 |
| Viscosity Index VI | 170 | DIN ISO 2909 | |
| HTHS Viscosity at 150 °C | mPa·s | 4.0 | ASTM D5481 |
| CCS Viscosity at -30 °C | mPa·s | 6375 | ASTM D5293 |
| Low Temperature Pumping Viscosity (MRV) at -35 °C | mPa·s | 27,000 | ASTM D4684 |
| Pourpoint | °C | -45 | DIN ISO 3016 |
| Noack Volatility | % M/M | 8.8 | ASTM D5800 |
| Flashpoint | °C | 242 | DIN EN ISO 2592 |
| TBN | mg KOH/g | 8.7 | ASTM D2896 |
| Sulphated Ash | % wt. | 0.77 | DIN 51575 |
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 × 15 × 15 cm |
| Viscosity | 5w40 |
| ACEA | C3 |
| API | SN |
Brand
Brand
Ravenol
Ravenol is our main lubricant brand for Land Rover servicing, covering engine oils, manual and automatic gearboxes, transfer boxes, differentials, ACE and power steering, brake fluid, coolant, grease and specialist workshop fluids.
We use Ravenol because the range lets us select the lubricant around the actual engine, gearbox, axle or hydraulic system rather than relying on viscosity alone. The result is a deliberately selected Land Rover range in which every product has a defined job, from TD5 engine oil and R380 MTF-94 to specialist ZF ATF, LT230 oil, limited-slip differential oil and later transfer-box fluids.
Why Twinwoods partners with Ravenol
Ravenol is a genuine German lubricant manufacturer, developing and producing its oils, fluids and greases in Germany. The range is backed by unusually detailed technical data, which matters to us because lubricant choice should be based on much more than the viscosity printed on the bottle.
We use Ravenol in our service kits, recommend it for the Land Rovers we specialise in and use it in vehicles we work on ourselves. More importantly, the range gives us properly specialised products for different engines, gearboxes, transfer boxes, axles and hydraulic systems rather than trying to make one generic lubricant cover everything.
Ravenol oils and fluids for Land Rover
| System | Ravenol products | What matters |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | VMO, RUP, Turbo-C HDC, TSi, FO, FLJ, VMP, SFE and Formel Extra | Engine, viscosity, specification, emissions equipment and how the vehicle is used |
| Manual gearboxes | MTF-2 / MTF-94 for the R380 and VSG 75W-90 for the Defender Puma MT82 | Gearbox type and complete lubricant specification rather than viscosity alone |
| Automatic gearboxes | ATF 5/4 HP and ATF Dexron III H | ATF 5/4 HP is our specialist choice for the Discovery 2 ZF 4HP gearbox, while Dexron III H covers compatible general ATF duties |
| Transfer boxes | MZG 80W-90 and VSG 75W-90 for the LT230, plus DTF-1 for compatible later active transfer boxes | Transfer box design and the fluid specification required by that particular unit |
| Axles and differentials | EPX 80W-90, VSG 75W-90, RHP 75W-90, LS 75W-90 and LS 80W-90 | Standard, ATB or limited-slip differential design together with the required viscosity and friction characteristics |
| ACE and power steering | SSF and ATF Dexron III H | Hydraulic system and the correct fluid specification |
| Brakes and clutch | DOT 4 LV and DOT 4 | DOT 4 LV is our main brake and clutch fluid, with conventional DOT 4 retained where appropriate |
| Cooling systems | C12+ OAT and C12evo Si-OAT coolant concentrates | Coolant technology, engine and the fluid already in the cooling system |
| Grease | MoS2 Multi-Purpose Grease, LI-86 Bearing & Propshaft Grease and HRG 2 Hot Red Grease | MoS2 for broad workshop and driveline use, LI-86 for bearings and universal joints, and HRG 2 for high-temperature grease duties |
| Workshop fluids | Professional Engine Cleaner and Winter Screenwash Concentrate | Purpose-specific maintenance products alongside the main lubricant range |
More than the correct number on the bottle
Two oils carrying the same viscosity grade can be very different products. Base oil, additive chemistry, volatility, viscosity stability, friction characteristics and manufacturer specifications all affect how a lubricant behaves once it is hot and working inside the component.
That is particularly important with Land Rovers. An R380 gearbox, LT230 transfer box, Rover differential, ZF automatic gearbox and electronically controlled later transfer box all place different demands on their lubricant. We select the Ravenol product around the component itself rather than simply finding the nearest familiar viscosity.
Identify the component
Start with the engine, gearbox, transfer box, differential or hydraulic system being serviced.
Match the specification
Check the complete ACEA, API, GL, manufacturer or transmission-fluid requirement rather than viscosity alone.
Consider vehicle use
Standard servicing, towing, off-road use and highly tuned engines can place very different demands on the lubricant.
Check existing fluid
Coolant, hydraulic fluids and specialist transmission oils should not be mixed simply because their colour or general description appears similar.
Ravenol engine oil
Our Ravenol engine-oil range runs from traditional oils for 200TDI, 300TDI and classic petrol engines through to specialist oils for TD5, Defender Puma TDCI and later Land Rover engines. Ravenol VMO 5W-40 remains our main TD5 recommendation, RUP 5W-40 covers very highly tuned TD5 engines, Turbo-C HDC 15W-40 is our preferred oil for standard 200TDI and 300TDI engines, while FO, FLJ, VMP and SFE cover the relevant later engine and emissions-system requirements.
Related Ravenol and oil sections
| Section | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Oils, Grease & Fluids | The complete Twinwoods lubricant, coolant and service-fluid range |
| Engine Oil | Engine oils selected around Land Rover engines, viscosity and specification |
| Gear Oil | R380, MT82, LT230, differential and specialist transfer-box oils |
| ATF & Steering Fluid | Automatic transmission and power-steering fluids |
| ACE Fluid | Discovery 2 Active Cornering Enhancement hydraulic fluid |
| Antifreeze & Coolant | OAT and Si-OAT coolant for different generations of Land Rover |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 and DOT 4 LV brake and clutch fluids |
| Land Rover Grease | Grease for propshafts, universal joints, bearings, high-temperature use and general workshop lubrication |
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Fitting, attempted fitting, contamination, damage, missing packaging or excessive handling can substantially reduce the value of the goods and may result in a corresponding reduction to your refund.
Fitting, attempted fitting, contamination, damage, missing packaging or excessive handling can substantially reduce the value of the goods and may result in a corresponding reduction to your refund.
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