Triax 0w-16 ('24 Crosstrek)

[Flat4wagen]

Hi,

I have a new 2024 Crosstrek 2.0 that I'm trying to select oil for. I was going to stick with Mobil 1, but Triax caught my eye and their specs on the 0w-16 look great. (Highest HT/HS I've seen and low NOACK) I've read through some older threads on the company which have made me weary but that was several years ago and it has all API approvals, etc. The price and availability are great, it ends up only being $7 more than Mobil1 and comes in a 5 quart jug. I did an early oil change at 1k miles with Liqui Moly I had on hand and installed a Valvomax at that point so the 5 quart jug is needed to make changes even easier. I will be doing every 5k miles going forward.

Any information about Triax is appreciated.

 

[spasm3]

No address on their website, no contact info.

Not a company i could trust at all. I'd stick with a major brand with a reputation.

 

[kschachn]

Lots and lots of existing threads on Triax. There are more but this is a good start.

They like to obfuscate on what specifications, licenses and approvals the oils do or do not have.

Thread 'Triax Lubricants'

Jun 5, 2021

I have searched this forum up and down to find some more info on Triax lubricants. Not much info. A lot of "opinions" and a couple of VOAs that actually look quite good. This stuff seems to sell well on Amazon with decent reviews. Is there any more information on this brand and its oils now ?

• FarmForce
• Replies: 51
• Forum: Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) - Gasoline Vehicles

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Thread 'Triax Lubricants???'

Mar 12, 2018

has anyone tried their HDEO products or done a VOA? They have some pretty stout Boron and additive numbers in their oils. It appears they don't pay API for their certification, but claim a better oil.

• Invasivore
• Replies: 2
• Forum: Heavy Duty Engine Oil (HDEO) - Diesel Vehicles

Thread 'Triax Lubricants, LLC'

May 9, 2018

Anyone have any new info on Triax "Extreme Full Synthetic Engine Oil with Moly"? There was a thread last year, but nothing much mentioned about it. Seems there is no proof of API or Dexos compliance.

I see Amazon has 5 gallon pails for $109, and eBay has (2) 2.5 Bottles for same price. They claim 85% wear reduction and Zero Cam wear (100% reduction), among other things.

Is this the real deal?

• garageman402
• Replies: 11
• Forum: Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) - Gasoline Vehicles

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Thread 'Hi all, new here and was wondering......'

Dec 14, 2021

What do any of ya know about Triax Fleet Supreme ESP 5W-40 API CK-4 Full Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil? Do any of you use it and if so, what have ya found, both good or bad?
Thanks

• benelli7d
• Replies: 13
• Forum: Heavy Duty Engine Oil (HDEO) - Diesel Vehicles

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Thread 'TRIAX Lubricants'

Feb 12, 2020

Anyone here if Triax Lubricants? They sell their products on Amazon.

What interests me is the products see pretty impressive at a reasonable price. I was looking for a flush P/S fluid for my Hondas (including kids cars) and will need about a gallon total. They see to make a fluid specifically for Honda that is sythentic $11/QT.

https://www.triaxlubricants.com/triax-synthetic-power-steering-fluid-honda-acura-vehicles/

If they are legit looks like they carry a wide assortment of impressive oils and greases as well.

• Drew7a
• Replies: 4
• Forum: ATF, Differential, Trans, Brakes, P/S

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Thread 'Anyone have knowledge of Triax Lubricants 5w30?'

Dec 23, 2016

I ran across this listing on ebay for 5 gallons for 89.50.
FULL SYNTHETIC TRIAX Synergy SRT 5W-30 SN / Dexos
5 GALLON PAIL
Extreme Performance Formulation with OMC (Organic Molybenum Complex) Technolgy
Boron & Nitrogen Enriched. Cant find much info on it at all.

• jkeile
• Replies: 8
• Forum: Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) - Gasoline Vehicles

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Thread 'Triax Synergy SRT 0w20 or 30 VOA?'

Nov 13, 2021

Has anyone posted a VOA on this product in the last year? I couldn’t find one on the search. If not I will send in a sample. Thanks all

• SubieBlue
• Replies: 5
• Forum: Virgin Oil Analysis - PCMO/HDEO

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Thread 'Anyone ever give this oil a try?'

Dec 12, 2020

• bfleeman
• Replies: 68
• Forum: Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) - Gasoline Vehicles

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Thread 'Triax 5w30 SRT'

Nov 29, 2020

Not a bad price. Just ordered it this morning. Will send off a virgin sample when I get it.

• bfleeman
• Replies: 26
• Forum: Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) - Gasoline Vehicles

Thread 'Difference between Castrol Edge "Euro" 0W-20 and Castrol Edge EP - 0W-20?'

Nov 14, 2023

From some of you who really understand the nitty-gritty of oil composition, I'm hoping you can explain the basic differences between these Castrol oils for me?

Castrol Edge Euro 0W-20 LL IV - https://tinyurl.com/yydwdaf2
Material Safety Data Sheet - https://tinyurl.com/2sk3t8eb
Safety Data Sheet - https://tinyurl.com/muewjxcx
MEETS OR EXCEEDS INDUSTRY STANDARDS: ACEA C5, Porsche C20, VW 508 00/ 509 00

I found this application list of vehicles that use this oil: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9d7n

-vs

Castrol Edge Extended Performance 0W-20 -...

• Ed_Flecko
• Replies: 21
• Forum: Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) - Gasoline Vehicles

 

[Astro14]

Hmmm… caught your eye, eh?

How, exactly, did they catch your eye?

Let’s be clear, they do not have approvals. They claim to exceed the specifications of those approvals.

And I am suspicious of any oil that claims to”better engine feel” or “smoother & more uniform acceleration”.

More uniform acceleration? Really?

Is that because of the “nano tech”? “Nano tech”?

Those are snake oil marketing lines. Specious, unprovable claims based on “feel” and magical tech sure max out my “hogwash detector”.

TRIAX Synergy SRT 0W-16 (Hybrid Car)

TRIAX Synergy SRT 0W-16 is a 100% synthetic extended performance, low vis, long drain engine oil designed to deliver outstanding durability and engine protection in modern Hybrid vehicles. It surpasses all modern OEM requirements for popular hybrids like Nissan, Toyota, Honda, GM, and more...

www.triaxlubricants.com

 

[wpod]

Nano tech , it must to be good.

 

[Passport1]

Agree, use with caution. Had to dig but here's their address;

Headquarters​

16200 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, Texas, 75248, United...

Phone Number​

(972) 931-7092

 

[ATex7239]

$34 for 5 quarts from a potentially unreputable company vs the same (or even less in most cases) price for gobs of other products from known reputable companies… “caught your eye?”

 

[ATex7239]

Nano tech , it must to be good.

It no doubt would work well with Toyota’s calibrated oil pumps and electronic circuits.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

I got an idea, take a drive to your local Audi dealer and get some VAG approved 508 00 509 00

Otherwise just get the Mobil 1. I recall seeing it has a boosted DI package to survive more hours in mixed and boundary.
I would typically suggest to go 0w-20 here, but this is good reasoning to run the 0w-16.

 

[Jetronic]

It no doubt would work well with Toyota’s calibrated oil pumps and electronic circuits.

calibrated oil pumps is as much marketing lines as nano tech so likely it works perfectly together.

 

[LongTime_Lurker]

Agree, use with caution. Had to dig but here's their address;

Headquarters​

16200 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, Texas, 75248, United...

Phone Number​

(972) 931-7092

How can you trust that address? How can you trust that phone number? HOW DO YOU TRUST THIS OIL?

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Agree, use with caution. Had to dig but here's their address;

Headquarters​

16200 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, Texas, 75248, United...

Phone Number​

(972) 931-7092

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That's a Bank, lol!

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Their webpage states this:

SPECIFICATION AND OEM COMPLIANCE

API License and Certification: TRIAX LLC is an API Licensed company. With the exception of some highly modified products, our engine oils are all API Licensed and Certified - License Number 3593.
Guarantee of Specification Compliance: TRIAX guarantees that the products we manufacture, meet, exceed and can be used for the specifications or industry standards mentioned either on the bottle label or the afferent product data sheet. Before a specification is added to a product and its data sheet, our engineering team makes sure the product is suitable for use in that application. We fully stand behind the every specification and every single application our products are marketed towards.

GUARANTEE OF QUALITY
Every TRIAX oil is tested and re-tested in Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Certified Labs. Before a formulation ends up in a bottle, its tested in our own labs and also sent out for third party testing at the Southwest Research Institute. Every batch we make is traceable 3 years back. We keep a physical retainer of every blend for 3 years.

When you buy a TRIAX product, you are getting some of the best technology available in the lubricants industry. Products that make a real, tangible difference for your business and personal vehicles.
________________________________________________________________________________
EUROPEAN CAR OEM Approval Submission
Date: March 2, 2024
TRIAX Lubricants as formally has applied for VW and Mercedes Benz Germany OEM approvals for our European car engine oils. The approvals are expected to be completed late 2024 early 2025 without any changes to the formulations:

Euro VX 5W30
Pending approvals: VW 504/507, Mercedes Benz 229.51

Euro VX 5W-40
Pending approvals: VW 502.00 / 505.00, MB 229.51

Euro LX 5W-40
Pending approvals: VW 502.00 / 505.00, MB 229.50

 

[cptbarkey]

How can you trust that address? How can you trust that phone number? HOW DO YOU TRUST THIS OIL?

I wouldnt trust it on my chainsaws.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

O.P:

Co. looks very legit; if you are feeling frisky, Go For It!

(Personally, I would be inclined to stick with the Mobil 1 here on the outer edges of oil grade sanity)

The TRIAX 0w16 is API certified, and the Company License is valid.

 

[OVERKILL]

O.P:

Looks very legit; Go for it!

The TRIAX 0w16 is API certified, and the Company License is valid.

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Yeah, and it's not weird at all that this address is an office space in a strip mall

 

[Slick3914]

No say in this World would I pick that over any name brand oil!

 

[buster]

No phone number to even call them, which is what I was about to do lol. Yeah I'd pass on this brand. I shot them an email let's see what they say.

They're probably owned by some company in Shenzhen China LOL.

 

[Sandstorm]

Just run Mobil 1 EP 0W-20. Forget about Triax.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

No phone number to even call them, which is what I was about to do lol. Yeah I'd pass on this brand.

They do show a valid API license on the API EOLCS lookup.

I messaged TRIAX and mentioned no Phone # listed on their website.

- Arco

ps: Hey buster, I am trying M1 in my Ford after a long hiatus. It didn't blow up yet in the 8 miles I drove it. LOL.