Piston Engine Oil
Over time, piston engine oils have become more sophisticated, responding to the evolving needs of piston engines and the rising standards created by innovations surrounding these aircraft lubricants. AeroShell Piston Engine Oils have been at the forefront of the innovation for generations.
Whichever season your engines are operating in, Aeroshell has an oil that’s right for you. As a trusted authorized distributor of AeroShell, we can offer you the right piston engine oil for your aircraft requirements. Contact us for more information.
Case Studies
ASO W15W-50 Cold Flow
AeroShell Oil W15W-50, a multi-grade Piston Engine Oil, has excellent low temperature characteristics, which helps to provide easier cold weather starts and rapid lubrication of engine parts, reaching full pressure at the front gallery more than 25 seconds quicker than competitive oils.
ASO W15W-50 Comparison Chart
AeroShell Oil W 15W-50
- High-performing, semi-synthetic base oil
- Reaches critical engine parts faster at low-temperature start-up
- Formulated with an anti-wear additive package providing up to 5x better scuffing protection1
- Up to 70% more load-carrying capacity2
AeroShell Oil W 15W-50
- Standard mineral base oil
- 25 seconds slower in reaching critical engine components at 0°C
- No pre-formulated anti-wear additive package
- Reduced load-carrying capacity
1AeroShell Oil W 15W-50 contains the Lycoming LW 16702 antiwear additive package. 2Industry-standard wear test (ASTM D4172)
Multi-Grade Piston Engine Oil
Pre-mixed with Lycoming Additive LW16702
AeroShell Oil W15W-50
SAE J1899 Multigrade
Our most advanced aviation piston engine oil
- Semi-synthetic, multigrade oil with advanced non-metallic anti-wear and anti-rust additives
- Providing fast-acting engine protection throughout the oil drain interval and in all seasons for reduced maintenance costs
- Can cut fuel consumption compared with single-grade oils
- Used for over 25 years and trusted by more pilots and engineers than any other oil in its class
- Pre-mixed with Lycoming Additive LW16702
Specification and approval
- Textron Lycoming 301F (Service Bulletins 446E and 471B, Service Instruction 1409C)
- Continental Aerospace Technologies MHS-24B (Service Bulletin M81-11 and revisions) SIL 99-2
- Pratt & Whitney – All radial engines (Service Bulletin 1183)
- AMOC to FAA Airworthiness Directive 80-04-03 R2 p.1b
Specialized Piston Engine Oils
AeroShell Oil Diesel Ultra
ACEA A3/B4 and API SL/CF
MB229.5
The only fully synthetic dedicated diesel-engine aviation oil
- Co-developed with SMA and Thielert’s compression-ignition (diesel) aero engines
- Promotes reliability and prolonged engine life by helping to keep pistons clean, protect against high-bearing loads and neutralise acids
- Simplified maintenance with multigrade protection for all seasons
Specification and approval
- Mercedes Benz MB229.5
- Approved for Thielert/Centurion 1.7 and 2.0, Austro Engine AE300 and SMA SR305-230E engines
- Meets automotive specifications ACEA A3/B4 and API SL/CF (aviation specifications are yet to be defined)
AeroShell Oil Sport Plus 4
RON424
Dedicated aviation oil for four-stroke light sport engines
- The first aviation-quality for light sport engines with a formula that, unlike motorcycle oils, cannot be changed without notice
- Multigrade climatic versatility
- Withstands high shear stresses in integrated gearbox and overload clutch systems
- Promotes efficiency by keeping engines clean using synthetic technology oil and additives
- Developed with ROTAX
Specification and approval
- API SL, JASO MA
- Fully approved – All ROTAX® 912 and 914 Series engines, Rotax Service Instruction SI-912-016/SI-914-019 & Rotax RON424
- Selection of suitable operating fluids for ROTAX engine type 912 and 914 (Series)
Premium Single-Grade Ashless Dispersant Working Oils
Pre-mixed with Lycoming Additive LW16702
AeroShell Oil W100 Plus
SAE J1899 Grade 50
Our best single-grade aviation piston engine oil
- Prolongs engine life by Aeroshell Oil W range’s advanced ashless dispersant performance with the AeroShell Oil W 15W-50 additive package
- Added corrosion protection
- Added wear protection
- One and a half times the load-carrying capacity compared with competitor multigrade oils
- Includes the Lycoming LW 16702 anti-wear additive
Specification and approval
- SAE J1899 Grade 50
- Textron Lycoming 301F (Service Bulletins 446E and 471B, Service Instruction 1409C)
- Continental Aerospace Technologies MHS-24B (Service Bulletin M81-11 and revisions) SIL 99-2
- US Federal Aviation Authority Airworthiness directive 80-04-03
Single-Grade Ashless Dispersant Working Oils
AeroShell Oil W100
SAE J1899 Grade 50
High-quality oils for clean-engine performance
- Improved performance through superior engine cleanliness
- Ashless dispersant additives improve performance without excessive sludge and deposits
Specification and approval
- SAE J1899 Grade 50
AeroShell Oil W120
SAE J1899 Grade 60
High-quality oils for clean-engine performance
- Improved performance through superior engine cleanliness
- Ashless dispersant additives improve performance without excessive sludge and deposits
Specification and approval
- SAE J1899 Grade 60
Single-Grade Break-In Oil
AeroShell Oil 100
SAE J1966 Grade 50
Straight mineral oils you can trust
- No dispersants or other additives; except for a small amount of pour-point depressant, anti-oxidant and a foaming inhibitor
- Resists breakdown, thanks to specially selected high-viscosity-index base oils
- Minimal sludge and cylinder-wall glaze
Specification and approval
- SAE J1966 Grade 50