Lubrizol Announces Investment in Development of Second Generation GM dexos1 Formulations

Strategic Insights -

As the global market shifts toward higher performance lubricants and greater fuel economy, The Lubrizol Corporation has made a significant investment in the development of the second generation of General Motors' (GM) proprietary dexos1 specification for gasoline engines. This new specification aims to ensure that engine oils for GM gasoline-powered hardware enable top performance with maximum fuel economy gains, while also addressing increasingly strict fuel economy standards at the regulatory level.

Key Takeaways:

  • The second generation of GM's dexos1 specification for gasoline engines has been developed to meet the growing demand for higher performance lubricants and greater fuel economy.
  • The new specification includes advanced performance standards such as stochastic pre-ignition (SPI) prevention, heightened fuel economy limits, reduced turbocharger deposits, and additional testing to ensure durability and cleanliness.
  • Lubrizol has invested in the development of the new dexos1 formulation and has installed the GM Oxidation Test in its facilities to support customers in reformulation and testing.
  • The mandatory transition to the new dexos1 specification is expected in August 2016, and current dexos1 certification will expire at that time.
  • Lubrizol is committed to supporting its customers in meeting the new performance standards, including providing additive technology that protects the mechanical integrity of smaller, hotter, and more demanding engines.

Statistics:

  • Revenues for Lubrizol in 2014 were $7 billion (Source: Lubrizol.com)
  • Lubrizol has approximately 8,000 employees worldwide (Source: Lubrizol.com)
  • The new dexos1 specification includes advanced performance standards, such as SPI prevention, which is a key factor in maintaining engine performance and fuel efficiency (Source: Lubrizol.com)
  • The mandatory transition to the new dexos1 specification is expected in August 2016 (Source: Lubrizol.com)

Sources:

  • Lubrizol.com
  • Thomson Reuters ONE
  • NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions