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Engine Oils for Cars and vans
High-performance engine oils from BASINOL offer reliable wear protection and an excellent start-up and warm-up behaviour due to optimum low temperature properties and a low viscosity character.
- Protection & Performance for Modern Engine Technologies
- Optimal lubrication under all driving conditions
- Approved by leading automakers

BASINOL® Premium Eco 0-8
Premium ECO 0-8 is a fully synthetic high-performance engine oil of the latest generation for modern gasoline and hybrid vehicles – with or without turbocharging and direct injection.

BASINOL® Premium Eco 012
Our innovative and long-life synthetic Premium ECO 012 has been specially developed for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).

BASINOL® Premium 016 LX
BASINOL Premium 016 LX is an synthetic low-friction engine oil for gasoline engines and HYBRID drives.

BASINOL® Premium 020 PRO
BASINOL Premium 020 PRO is an synthetic low-friction engine oil for gasoline and diesel engines with fuel economy properties

BASINOL® Longlife ECO 020
BASINOL Longlife ECO 020 is an synthetic low-friction engine oil for gasoline and diesel engines with fuel economy properties.

BASINOL® Premium Energy 020 EvoGreen
Our BASINOL Premium Energy 020 EvoGreen represents the next generation of BASINOL lubricant technology – visibly green, measurably efficient and technically superior.

BASINOL® Premium Energy 020
BASINOL Premium Energy 020 is an synthetic engine oil for gasoline engines in hybrid vehicles with fuel economy properties.

BASINOL® Longlife 030 PRO
BASINOL Longlife 030 PRO is a synthetic low-friction engine oil for passenger car gasoline and diesel engines with and without turbocharging and direct injection.

BASINOL® Premium 030 LA
BASINOL Premium 030 LA is an synthetic low-friction engine oil with excellent performance in modern gasoline and diesel engines with exhaust gas aftertreatment systems.

BASINOL® Premium 040 SX
BASINOL Premium 040 SX is an synthetic low-friction engine oil for passenger car gasoline and diesel engines.

BASINOL® Premium Energy 0520
BASINOL Premium Energy 0520 is a fuel-saving engine oil of SAE-grade 5W-20 with reduced HTHS viscosity.

BASINOL® Premium 0530 PRO
BASINOL Premium 0530 PRO is an ultra-high-performance long-life engine oil for the latest car engines based on the latest synthesis technology and an innovative additive tailored to it.

BASINOL® Superior 0530 EvoGreen
Our BASINOL Superior 0530 EvoGreen represents the next generation of BASINOL lubricant technology – visibly green, measurably efficient and technically superior.

BASINOL® Superior 0530
BASINOL Superior 0530 is a synthetic multigrade engine oil for gasoline engines.

BASINOL® Power Longlife 0530
Power Longlife 0530 is a fuel-saving engine oil with Longlife character of the SAE-grade 5W-30.

BASINOL® Power Syn 0530 C4
BASINOL Power Syn 0530 C4 is an synthetic low-friction engine oil for gasoline and diesel engines as well as vans, also with exhaust gas aftertreatment.

BASINOL® Premium Longlife 0530 DX
The BASINOL Premium Longlife 0530 DX is a lightweight fuel-efficient engine oil in the SAE class 5W-30.

BASINOL® Premium High 0540 PRO
BASINOL Premium High 0540 PRO is a fuel-saving engine oil in the SAE-grade 5W-40.

BASINOL® Premium 0540 C3
BASINOL Premium 0540 C3 is an synthetic oil, low-viscosity engine oil for gasoline and diesel engines, also with exhaust gas aftertreatment.

BASINOL® Power High 0540 EvoGreen
Our BASINOL Power High 0540 EvoGreen represents the next generation of BASINOL lubricant technology – visibly green, measurably efficient and technically superior.

BASINOL® Power High 0540
BASINOL® Power High 0540 is a versatile engine oil and is ideally suited for modern gasoline and diesel engines, also with turbochargers in cars and vans.

BASINOL® Evolution Sport 0550
BASINOL Evolution Sport 0550 is a fuel-saving engine oil of the SAE-grade 5W-50.

BASINOL® Evolution Sport 1060
BASINOL Evolution Sport 1060 is an synthetic low-friction engine oil for gasoline and diesel engines and vans.

BASINOL® Power Syn 1030
BASINOL Power Syn 1030 Multigrade motor oil is made from high quality solvent refined base oils with a high natural viscosity index.

BASINOL® Power Syn 1040 Plus EvoGreen
Our BASINOL POWER SYN 1040 PLUS EvoGreen represents the next generation of BASINOL lubricant technology – visibly green, measurably efficient and technically superior.

BASINOL® Power Syn 1040 Plus
Basinol POWER SYN 1040 PLUS is a modern, versatile engine oil based on high-quality HC base oils.

BASINOL® Power Syn 1040
BASINOL Power Syn 1040 is a multi-grade engine oil in SAE-grade 10W-40.

BASINOL® Premium Eco 0-8
Premium ECO 0-8 is a fully synthetic high-performance engine oil of the latest generation for modern gasoline and hybrid vehicles – with or without turbocharging and direct injection.

BASINOL® Premium Eco 012
Our innovative and long-life synthetic Premium ECO 012 has been specially developed for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).

BASINOL® Premium 016 LX
BASINOL Premium 016 LX is an synthetic low-friction engine oil for gasoline engines and HYBRID drives.

BASINOL® Premium 020 PRO
BASINOL Premium 020 PRO is an synthetic low-friction engine oil for gasoline and diesel engines with fuel economy properties

BASINOL® Longlife ECO 020
BASINOL Longlife ECO 020 is an synthetic low-friction engine oil for gasoline and diesel engines with fuel economy properties.

BASINOL® Premium Energy 020 EvoGreen
Our BASINOL Premium Energy 020 EvoGreen represents the next generation of BASINOL lubricant technology – visibly green, measurably efficient and technically superior.

BASINOL® Premium Energy 020
BASINOL Premium Energy 020 is an synthetic engine oil for gasoline engines in hybrid vehicles with fuel economy properties.

BASINOL® Longlife 030 PRO
BASINOL Longlife 030 PRO is a synthetic low-friction engine oil for passenger car gasoline and diesel engines with and without turbocharging and direct injection.

BASINOL® Premium 030 LA
BASINOL Premium 030 LA is an synthetic low-friction engine oil with excellent performance in modern gasoline and diesel engines with exhaust gas aftertreatment systems.

BASINOL® Premium 040 SX
BASINOL Premium 040 SX is an synthetic low-friction engine oil for passenger car gasoline and diesel engines.

BASINOL® Premium Energy 0520
BASINOL Premium Energy 0520 is a fuel-saving engine oil of SAE-grade 5W-20 with reduced HTHS viscosity.

BASINOL® Premium 0530 PRO
BASINOL Premium 0530 PRO is an ultra-high-performance long-life engine oil for the latest car engines based on the latest synthesis technology and an innovative additive tailored to it.

BASINOL® Superior 0530 EvoGreen
Our BASINOL Superior 0530 EvoGreen represents the next generation of BASINOL lubricant technology – visibly green, measurably efficient and technically superior.

BASINOL® Superior 0530
BASINOL Superior 0530 is a synthetic multigrade engine oil for gasoline engines.

BASINOL® Power Longlife 0530
Power Longlife 0530 is a fuel-saving engine oil with Longlife character of the SAE-grade 5W-30.

BASINOL® Power Syn 0530 C4
BASINOL Power Syn 0530 C4 is an synthetic low-friction engine oil for gasoline and diesel engines as well as vans, also with exhaust gas aftertreatment.

BASINOL® Premium Longlife 0530 DX
The BASINOL Premium Longlife 0530 DX is a lightweight fuel-efficient engine oil in the SAE class 5W-30.

BASINOL® Premium High 0540 PRO
BASINOL Premium High 0540 PRO is a fuel-saving engine oil in the SAE-grade 5W-40.

BASINOL® Premium 0540 C3
BASINOL Premium 0540 C3 is an synthetic oil, low-viscosity engine oil for gasoline and diesel engines, also with exhaust gas aftertreatment.

BASINOL® Power High 0540 EvoGreen
Our BASINOL Power High 0540 EvoGreen represents the next generation of BASINOL lubricant technology – visibly green, measurably efficient and technically superior.

BASINOL® Power High 0540
BASINOL® Power High 0540 is a versatile engine oil and is ideally suited for modern gasoline and diesel engines, also with turbochargers in cars and vans.

BASINOL® Evolution Sport 0550
BASINOL Evolution Sport 0550 is a fuel-saving engine oil of the SAE-grade 5W-50.

BASINOL® Evolution Sport 1060
BASINOL Evolution Sport 1060 is an synthetic low-friction engine oil for gasoline and diesel engines and vans.

BASINOL® Power Syn 1030
BASINOL Power Syn 1030 Multigrade motor oil is made from high quality solvent refined base oils with a high natural viscosity index.

BASINOL® Power Syn 1040 Plus EvoGreen
Our BASINOL POWER SYN 1040 PLUS EvoGreen represents the next generation of BASINOL lubricant technology – visibly green, measurably efficient and technically superior.

BASINOL® Power Syn 1040 Plus
Basinol POWER SYN 1040 PLUS is a modern, versatile engine oil based on high-quality HC base oils.

BASINOL® Power Syn 1040
BASINOL Power Syn 1040 is a multi-grade engine oil in SAE-grade 10W-40.
FAQ
1. What are the benefits of BASINOL motor oils for passenger cars and vans?
BASINOL motor oils are specifically designed to meet the demands of modern vehicles and offer numerous benefits:
- Optimal Wear Protection: Our oils reduce friction and protect engine components from premature wear, even under extreme conditions.
- Improved Engine Performance: High-quality additives ensure clean combustion and stable viscosity over long operating periods.
- Increased fuel efficiency: By reducing friction losses, BASINOL motor oils help lower fuel consumption and reduce CO₂ emissions.
- Longer oil change intervals: Thanks to high oxidation resistance, our oils allow for longer change intervals, which lowers maintenance costs.
- Suitable for modern and older vehicles: Our motor oils meet the latest manufacturer specifications and offer protection for a wide range of gasoline, diesel, and hybrid engines.
2. Can I use the same motor oil for gasoline, diesel, and hybrid engines?
Many BASINOL motor oils are suitable for gasoline, diesel, and hybrid engines alike, as they have been specially formulated to meet the requirements of modern powertrain technologies. Nevertheless, there are differences in the oils’ compositions that can be critical depending on the type of engine. For example, oils for diesel engines often contain additional cleaning additives to minimize soot and deposit buildup.
Hybrid vehicles place special demands on engine oil, as their engines require improved lubricity and thermal stability due to frequent starting and stopping. BASINOL offers specially developed engine oils for hybrid powertrains that are optimally tailored to these demands and feature particularly stable viscosity and high oxidation resistance.
To ensure optimal lubrication and the best possible engine protection, we recommend always checking the manufacturer’s specifications in the vehicle manual and selecting an oil that meets the relevant specifications and OEM approvals.
3. How often should I change the engine oil in my van?
The recommended oil change interval varies depending on the vehicle model, engine type, and operating conditions. As a general rule:
• Normal use (city and highway driving): Oil changes every 15,000 to 30,000 kilometers or as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Heavy-duty use (e.g., construction sites, short-distance travel, heavy loads): Shorter intervals of 10,000 to 15,000 kilometers, as the engine is subjected to greater stress.
• Long-life engine oils: Some modern vans are designed for extended oil change intervals of up to 50,000 kilometers when operated with special long-life oils.
Regular oil level checks are essential to ensure optimal engine protection. An oil level that is too low or oil that is too old can lead to increased wear and a loss of performance.
4. Which motor oil is right for my car or van?
The right engine oil depends on the manufacturer’s approval, engine type, year of manufacture, exhaust aftertreatment system, and usage profile. On the following page, you’ll find products for various requirements, including 0W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, and 5W-50 engine oils, as well as solutions for gasoline, diesel, and hybrid powertrains.
5. Are there BASINOL motor oils for hybrid vehicles?
BASINOL offers special engine oils for hybrid vehicles, HEVs, and PHEVs. These products are tailored to the specific requirements of modern hybrid powertrains, such as frequent start-stop cycles, varying load conditions, and the need for efficient lubrication.
👉 You can find suitable products, for example, in the Premium Eco 012, Premium 016 LX, or Premium Energy 020 lines.
6. Are BASINOL motor oils also suitable for vehicles with turbochargers or direct injection?
Yes, BASINOL offers motor oils for modern gasoline and diesel engines with turbocharging and direct injection. These engines place high demands on temperature stability, cleanliness, and wear protection. That is why selecting products with the appropriate specifications and approvals is particularly important.
👉 You can find suitable products, for example, in the Longlife 030 PRO or Power High 0540 lines.
7. Which BASINOL motor oils are suitable for long-life applications?
BASINOL offers several engine oils designed for long-life applications, including Longlife EC 020, Longlife 030 PRO, Premium 0530 PRO, Power Longlife 0530, and Premium Longlife 0530 DX. Whether a long-life engine oil can be used always depends on whether the vehicle is approved for it and whether the required specifications are met.
8. What role does the SAE grade play in BASINOL motor oils?
The SAE grade describes the viscosity behavior of an engine oil at low and high temperatures. BASINOL offers various SAE grades for passenger cars and vans, including 0W-8, 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50, and 10W-60. The appropriate grade depends on the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications and actual operating conditions.