ExxonMobil's latest base oils

[G-MAN]

Take a look at this Lube Report atricle about its upcoming base oils. Most notable are:

A new high VI Group I+ called "CORE 145" developed for the production of 10w40 oils for the European market.

A new Group III+ wax isomerate called "Visom" with a VI of 140. This base oil will be produced from GTL waxy feedstocks and is targeted for the production of 0w30 without the need of PAO in the base oil blend. (From what I can tell, this "Visom" is really the same thing Shell has been producing for years with its XHVI base oil.)

 

[buster]

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The biggest driver of base stock quality, he noted, is engine oil needs, such as fuel economy, longer drain intervals, property retention, soot-handling capabilities (for diesels), improved low-temperature performance and emissions reductions.

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Very cool. This little tid bit points out the importance of the base oil.