Infineum: Engine oil additives - Passenger car motor oil

Infineum is a global supplier of passenger car motor oil additives offered under the Infineum P Series brand name. These product families allow lubricants to be formulated across the full range of challenging gasoline and light duty diesel engine performance requirements, including the latest API, ACEA, JAMA and OEM specifications. These claims can be met in an array of base stock, pour point depressant and viscosity modifier combinations, optimized to meet specific customer requirements.

Infineum additive packages are formulated using a variety of components. The particular selection of components used will depend on the final application. In passenger car motor oils, dispersant and antioxidant additives are particularly important for the effective control of sludge, dispersion of insolubles, prevention of oxidation and oil thickening, and to deliver extended drain capability. Friction modifiers enhance lubricant fuel economy.

Performance Claims and Emissions Drivers

Modern engine hardware continues to evolve to meet the changing requirements of worldwide emission legislation, in addition to the existing needs for durability and protection. To achieve optimal engine performance these hardware changes necessitated the introduction of specific lubricants. The performance requirements of crankcase lubricants are captured with the API, ACEA, JAMA and global lubricant specifications. All of these meet - or are being developed to meet - the changing lubricant requirements of modern engine hardware.

The Infineum P Series of passenger car motor oil additives covers the complete spectrum of performance from lower tier, cost-effective products to the latest generation of oils designed for lower emission engines. Performance specifications covered include:

ILSAC GF-4 for North America and Japan (full synthetic and mineral based)
API SL/EC for North America and Japan
ACEA A3/B3/B4 premium quality oils for European vehicles along with the newest ACEA C2 and C3 oil qualities
API SL/SM for Latin America and other regions
DaimlerChrysler approved products including the latest MB p229.31 and p229.51 specifications
GM 4718M (Corvette), BMW LL01and BMW LL 04
Approved OEM products, e.g., for VW, Porsche, Ford, General Motors, BMW, etc.

Infineum works closely with base stock suppliers to ensure the optimum match among all fuel performance additives and the appropriate base stock. Additionally, Infineum performance additives deliver excellent service in very low viscosity oils or those with a wide span of viscosity grades.

Infineum is committed to providing additive solutions for future engine hardware. Current developments include work toward the proposed API SM specification requiring improved antioxidancy and deposit control, and new oils for the next generation of Euro IV engines meeting the latest ACEA specifications. These European oils are designed for improved performance while minimizing elements that may be harmful to exhaust catalyst systems.

The Infineum P Series of fuel performance additives delivers outstanding:

Wear and durability
Oxidation and viscosity control
Protection against sludge and deposits
Fuel economy

To find a detailed list of passenger car motor oil products available to you, please do not hesitate to contact your local sales representative or contact us.