Question Regarding Triax Lubricants 0W-20 Oil
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dnewton3
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I'm not saying they make bad products; I've not tested them or seen enough VOA/UOA data to make any determination in that regard. I am saying I see some misleading lube information (whether unintentional or intentional, it's still incorrect to make some of the claims they do).
Also, on their website, they list no contact info other than an email. There are "customer service" hours, but no phone number. It's as if they don't really want to have to answer questions. The warranty claims address and the distribution center are just offices in shipping/warehouse centers. Further, I find it difficult to trust a company that has seen a significant redundant effort at organizing their business, including several TM applications which were abandoned and/or duplicated multiple times.
https://trademarks.justia.com/search?q=triax+lubricants
For me, the word "specious" comes to mind.
Also, on their website, they list no contact info other than an email. There are "customer service" hours, but no phone number. It's as if they don't really want to have to answer questions. The warranty claims address and the distribution center are just offices in shipping/warehouse centers. Further, I find it difficult to trust a company that has seen a significant redundant effort at organizing their business, including several TM applications which were abandoned and/or duplicated multiple times.
https://trademarks.justia.com/search?q=triax+lubricants
For me, the word "specious" comes to mind.
edyvw
$50 site donor 2026
You always have an option to use Extra Virgin Olive Oil instead of Triax.
I tried their 0W-20 about 6 years ago in a Nissan 5.6L. The engine was noticeably louder. I emptied it within a few days.
This is the oil equivalent to gas station sushi. 
In fairness, this product does not state that it meets the Volvo specification.
It simply lists that Volvo specification under “additional applications”.
Which is not at all the same of meeting the specification.
This company has a history of claiming things that are later proven to be untrue. I wouldn’t put that crap in my Volvo.
Here is one option for your Volvo:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vo...Xqc8edF0GZ1zHfos_EQlMYKLdV5PApCBoC0EkQAvD_BwE
If you look at the back of the euro oil pictured, Triax is claiming to meet a large number of approvals from European manufacturers. No other company seems to be able to do this, and, in fact, it is a bit of a challenge for owners to know that their oil meets the VW508, or the BMW LL17FE+ standard. Other threads have pointed out that this company has played fast and loose with certification/approval claims. They seem to be silent when they are being lambasted on BITOG. Other threads clearly show the oil to be middling. There is not a chance in H++++ I would buy or use their product, and I think that opinion comes from being informed.
edyvw
$50 site donor 2026
Where did their "military grade" Euro stuff go? I mean, forget approvals, military grade is the name of the game.
CleanSump
Site Donor 2026
As others have stated, their "suitable fors" are contradictory. About 6 or 7 years ago I was shopping MB229.5x oils and ran across Triax data sheets. They had a 0W or 5W-30 that was listed as A3/B4, C3, and an HTHS of 3.2 mPa. Really! I passed and I think we had a thread going that I pointed this out.
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Another oil that covers Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE.
Castrol EDGE Euro Car 0W-20 M (black bottle).
https://msdspds.castrol.com/bpglis/...F3EFF4C80258C66005BF9DA/$File/WEPP-DFKN3E.pdf
Approved specifications:
ACEA C5, C6
AP SQ
ILSAC GF-7
BMW Longlife-17 FE+
MB-Approval 229.71/ 229.72
Porsche C20
VW 508 00/ 509 00
Meets Ford WSS-M2C956-A1/ WSS-M2C962-A1
Recommended specifications:
BMW Longlife-14 FE+
Chrysler MS-12145
VCC RBS0-2AE
