Viscosity Grade | Cold-start engines, high-performance vehicles | Industry Standard: SAE J300-compliant (e.g., 10W-30) Our Base (5W-40): 5W-40 SAE viscosity Our Advanced (0W-20): 0W-20 SAE viscosity (▲) | ▲ Advanced: 35% lower pour point (-35°C vs -25°C) for cold starts1 Base: Balances cold/hot performance in moderate climates | ▲ Advanced: Higher cost due to synthetic formulation2 Base: Less ideal for extreme cold |
Base Oil Type | High-mileage engines, long service intervals | Industry Standard: Mineral oil (API Group I/II) Our Base/Advanced: 100% synthetic (API Group V) (▲) | ▲ Advanced/Base: 50% longer oil life (ASTM D6334)3 Resists oxidation at 150°C+ | ▲ Advanced/Base: 2x price premium vs mineral oils |
Lubricity | Turbocharged engines, heavy-duty use | Industry Standard: 1,200 N friction (ASTM D5782) Our Base/Advanced: 850 N friction (▲) | ▲ Advanced/Base: 30% less engine wear (SAE J1930 test)4 | ▲ Advanced/Base: Requires precise viscosity to avoid over-lubrication in older engines |
Thermal Stability | High-temperature environments | Industry Standard: 10% viscosity loss at 150°C Our Base: 5% loss Our Advanced: 2% loss (▲) | ▲ Advanced: Maintains performance in 180°C+ engines (ASTM D970)5 | ▲ Advanced: Not recommended for low-revving engines (excess shear stability) |
Compatibility | OEM-specific engines (e.g., Toyota) | Industry Standard: General-use formulation Our Base/Advanced: Toyota 5E OEM-certified (▲) | ▲ Advanced/Base: Tailored for Toyota’s 5E engine architecture (reduces friction by 15%)6 | ▲ Advanced/Base: Narrower application scope vs universal oils |
Cold Cranking Simulator | Winter climates, frequent short trips | Industry Standard: 2,600 mPa·s at -20°C Our Base: 2,100 mPa·s Our Advanced: 1,800 mPa·s (▲) | ▲ Advanced: 30% easier cold-start torque (ASTM D5293)7 | ▲ Advanced: Less effective in tropical climates (excessive thinning) |