In 2025, the engine oil industry is entering a new phase of development with the introduction of the ILSAC GF-7 specification and the corresponding API SQ standard. These are the most advanced requirements ever set for gasoline engine oils. TotalEnergies is one of the first manufacturers in the world to meet them in its flagship product, TotalEnergies Quartz Ineo Xtra EC6 0W-20.
The answer to the challenges of modern engines
- Higher fuel economy – fuel economy limits have been raised by up to 20% in tests, which translates into a real reduction in fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.
- Improved piston cleanliness and oxidation resistance – requirements have been increased by 10%. This provides more effective protection against carbon deposits and oil-based deposits, as well as reducing the risk of ring sticking.
- LSPI protection throughout the entire service life – this is a very important change, as the test covers not only fresh oil, but also used oil.
- Reduction in timing chain wear – the new chain elongation limit is 0.080%, which translates into greater durability of the mechanisms.
- Better pumpability at low temperatures – reducing the maximum MRV viscosity of fresh oil from 60,000 cP to 40,000 cP ensures faster lubrication during cold starts.
- Lower sulfate ash content – reducing the limit to 0.9% increases compatibility with GPF particulate filters.
- New oil gelation test (EOGT) – reduces the risk of sludge formation in oil in the presence of water, which simulates the operation of oil in underheated engines used in hybrid drives. Sludge formed under such conditions can cause blockages in the lubrication system.
- Extended seal compatibility tests – the number of elastomers tested has been increased. These are additional elastomers used, for example, in seals and/or wet timing belts.
- Total backward compatibility – API SQ / ILSAC GF-7 oils can be used in all engines requiring earlier standards.
A product ready for stricter requirements
This is not a cosmetic change, but a clear increase in the requirements for oils. The fact that TotalEnergies Quartz Ineo Xtra EC6 0W-20 has received the highest API SQ and ILSAC GF-7A specifications is a clear signal that TotalEnergies is one of the leading oil brands on the market. Our products provide exceptional protection against LSPI, support fuel economy, and are fully compatible with GPF filters. Meeting the new limits required precise work on the formulation, which translates into real benefits for drivers – in both new and older vehicles. The migration to SQ/GF-7 oils is a necessity today, as only these oils guarantee the highest operational safety in the coming years."
Andrzej Husiatyński, Technical Department Manager, TotalEnergies Marketing Polska
TotalEnergies sets the direction for new generation engine oils
About TotalEnergies Marketing Polska:
TotalEnergies Marketing Polska has been operating in Poland since 1992 and has an established position on the motor oil market. It offers products from two well-known brands, TotalEnergies and ELF. Since 2008, TotalEnergies has also been offering bituminous products and is present on the industrial special fluids market. In 2010, it launched wholesale fuel sales, which it has been successfully developing. In 2021, TotalEnergies opened its first car washes and launched a project to create a network of electric vehicle charging stations.
About the TotalEnergies Marketing Services:
TotalEnergies Marketing Services offers its professional and private customers a wide range of energy products and services - petroleum products, biofuels, charging and related services for electric vehicles, road and marine gas - to support their mobility and help them reduce their carbon footprint. Every day, over 8 million customers visit our 16,000 service stations around the world. Number four in the world in lubricants, we design and market high-performance products for the automotive, industrial and marine sectors. In order to best respond to the needs of our B2B customers, we deploy our sales force, our international logistics network and our diverse offer. We operate in 107 countries, where our 31,000 employees are close to all our customers.
About TotalEnergies:
TotalEnergies is a multi-energy company with a global reach that produces and sells energy: crude oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewable energy sources and electricity. More than 100,000 of our employees strive to make energy cheaper, cleaner, reliable and available to as many customers as possible. Operating in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainability in all its aspects at the heart of its projects and activities to contribute to people's well-being.
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