F+L Daily: Kixx launches eco-friendly engine oil Kixx BIO1 in global markets

[wemay]

Kixx launches eco-friendly engine oil Kixx BIO1 in global markets - F&L Asia

Kixx, Korea’s no. 1 lubricant brand designed and manufactured by GS Caltex, has launched Kixx BIO1 0W-20 in global markets. This fully synthetic engine oil is made with 100% plant-based base oil to minimize the oil’s impact on the environment while maximizing performance.

www.fuelsandlubes.com

"Formulated with 100% plant-based base oil, Kixx BIO1 0W-20 is the product of Kixx’s partnership with Novvi LLC, a leader in bio-based lubricant development. The SynNova Sustainable Synthetic Base Oil (SSBO) manufactured by Novvi is made entirely from renewable feedstocks such as palm, coconut, soy and rapeseed. It is also carbon negative, given that it is made from plants, which absorb more CO2 than the finished product produces."

 

[PimTac]

I believe Chevron has a connection with Kixx just as it does with Novvi.

 

[Cujet]

Sorry, I can't help it

On a more serious note, plant based esters are often excellent lubricants.

 

[PimTac]

Kixx BIO1 0W-20 spec sheet.

Kixx - All ways with You

www.kixxoil.com

 

[Cujet]

Just looking at the specs, the M1 0W-20 has a considerably lower pour point. Otherwise the specs seem rather similar.

 

[Trav]

given that it is made from plants, which absorb more CO2 than the finished product produces."

That sort of horse manure keeps me from even looking at it.

 

[nascarnation]

Anybody find a retail price? Brief search didn't turn up anything for me.

 

[PimTac]

Anybody find a retail price? Brief search didn't turn up anything for me.

Probably not available here yet. There is Havoline Pro RS using the same Novvi base.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

I'll worry this a little when it shows up in Walmart!

 

[hunter7389]

I mean, regular crude is (mostly) plant based too

 

[PimTac]

Some more info on Novvi’s SynNova base.

SynNova: Sustainable Synthetic Base Oil (SSBO)

100% renewable, plant-derived, synthetic base oil with category-leading stability and performance. Drop-in ready to meet the toughest challenges.

novvi.com

 

[Trav]

I mean, regular crude is (mostly) plant based too

Oh good god the facts will get the nut jobs worked up in a real lather. I can never understand why these morons want to stave the plants and trees so they die and produce no oxygen. CO2 is the biggest scapegoat in the history of mankind.