ConocoPhillips Company Launches Reformulated Kendall GT-1® 5W-40 Full Synthetic Motor Oil to Meet European Vehicle Specifications
11/03/2008
New 5W-40 Motor Oil from Leading Lubricants Supplier Exceeds Industry Standards for European Automakers
Houston - ConocoPhillips Company, the fourth largest U.S. lubricants supplier, today announced the launch of a reformulated version of Kendall GT-1® 5W-40 Full Synthetic Motor Oil designed for use in European and other high-performance vehicles operating under severe service or extreme temperature conditions, as well as in normal everyday service. The new Kendall GT-1 Full Synthetic 5W-40 motor oil meets or exceeds the performance requirements of API SM/CF, ACEA A3-04 and ACEA B4-04 and is recommended for use in European vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Porsche, where the automaker specifies use of a SAE 5W-40 engine oil, according to Clarence McCollum, Director of Automotive Products, ConocoPhillips Lubricants.
“It is important to all of us at ConocoPhillips to provide drivers with premium products that help to keep engines running at peak performance,” says McCollum. “With this goal in mind, we reformulated our new 5W-40 engine oil to meet the strict standards of many of the finest European automakers, as well as provide enhanced performance benefits and maximum protection against viscosity breakdown.”
The newly reformulated Kendall GT-1 Full Synthetic 5W-40 offers the following performance benefits:
- Improved resistance to viscosity and thermal breakdown at high temperatures
- Excellent low-temperature pumpability for protection during cold starts
- Protects against wear and deposit formation
- Enhanced protection against volatility related oil consumption
Kendall GT-1 5W-40 Full Synthetic Motor Oil is approved for 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.conocophilips.com.
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