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ConocoPhillips Company Introduces Reformulated 76 PURE® Synthetic 5W-40 Motor Oil That Exceeds Industry Standards For European Automakers


11/18/2008

New 5W-40 Motor Oil from Leading Lubricants Meets European Vehicle Specifications


Houston - ConocoPhillips Company, the fourth largest U.S. lubricants supplier, today announced the introduction of a reformulated version of 76 Pure® Synthetic 5W-40 Motor Oil to meet the performance specifications of European automakers. The new 76 Pure Synthetic 5W-40 motor oil, which has been designed for use in European and other high-performance vehicles that operate under extreme service or temperature conditions, meets and in some cases surpasses the performance requirements of API SM/CF, ACEA A3-04 and ACEA B4-04. It is recommended for use in European vehicles including Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Porsche, where the automaker specifies the use of a SAE 5W-40 engine oil, according to Clarence McCollum, Director of Automotive Products, ConocoPhillips Company.

“At ConocoPhillips, we pride ourselves on providing passenger car owners with superior lubrication products that provide excellent long term protection and keep engines running at peak performance,” says McCollum. “As an extension of our goal to provide improved product offerings, we have reformulated our new 5W-40 engine oil to stand up to the strict industry standards of many of the finest European automakers.”

Newly reformulated 76 Pure Synthetic 5W-40 motor oil offers the following performance benefits:

  • Improved protection against viscosity breakdown
  • Improved protection against wear and deposit formation
  • Improved protection against volatility related oil consumption
  • Improved resistance to thermal breakdown at high temperatures
  • Excellent low-temperature pumpability for increased protection during cold starts

The new 76 Pure Synthetic 5W-40 motor oil is approved for use and service fill under the following OEM specifications: Mercedes-Benz 229.5, as well as an upgrade to BMW Longlife-01, Porsche (except Cayenne V6) and VW 505.00/502.00.

To locate a distributor in your area or for additional information about this new offering, visit http://lubricants.conocophillips.com.

ConocoPhillips is an integrated petroleum company with interests around the world. For more information, go to http://www.conocophillips.com.


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