The new Signature Series, XL and OE formulations launching this fall place our passenger car motor oil (PCMO) line ahead of the game. The lubrication industry is rife with challenges, and the PCMO segment of the industry is no exception. Evolving engine technologies and tightening regulations drive new specifications, pushing motor oil companies to update their formulations to meet the latest demands. AMSOIL has once again cleared the path and found the most innovative solutions.

 

The Back Story:

New regulations on fuel economy and emissions have pushed the automotive industry to develop smaller, more efficient engines. The prominence of direct injection (GDI) and turbochargers employed to meet rising corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards is placing new burdens on motor oil. Low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) and increased engine temperatures are two of the more serious challenges to arise from the use of GDI and turbos.

 

Two new gasoline engine oil specifications have been developed to address these issues:

• dexos1® Gen 2 [General Motors (GM)*] – expected to be released late August 2017  

• API SP/ILSAC GF-6 – expected to be released Fall 2019

 

After months of rigorous testing, we’ve produced new formulations that far surpass the latest standards and add another level of performance and protection to an already solid foundation.