The development of new lubricants to meet the needs of latest models continues at full speed at German oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY. The latest new addition is its thinnest motor oil to date on the market, Special Tec AA 0W-8. 

Oliver Kuhn. Deputy Head of the Oil Laboratory at LIQUI MOLY, says, “Special Tec AA 0W-8 offers the absolute maximum in fuel savings and at the same time comprehensive protection for the engine.” 

The new oil meets the latest JASO GLV-1 standard, as required for hybrid models from Mazda and Toyota. The abbreviation AA in the product name indicates the vehicles. It stands for Asia and America. 

Oliver continues, “The Japanese car manufacturers have always been very open to fuel economy. That was the driving force behind low-viscosity oils, starting with 0W-20, These viscosities are only possible for petrol engines, which is why the land of the rising sun always played a pioneering role in the development of these special motor oils. This is also the case with hybrid-powered cars.”

Modern engines require ever more modern motor oil, which is why the industry invests a great deal of development work in this area.  Hybrids have special requirements in terms of motor oil. Oliver Kuhn knows that, although these units are smaller, they are not subject to less stress, but rather more. He points out, “Such an engine often has to cope with high revs from a standstill, i.e. when cold. This opens the door for water entry. Oxidation resistance as well as heat and corrosion protection are additional parameters that are incorporated into lubricant development. As a result, the choice of additives becomes more difficult, as does the selection of the base oil. Consistently highest quality is a basic requirement; the margin for tolerances is extremely small.”

Oliver points out that there is great demand for the new LIQUI MOLY Special Tec AA 0W-8 in Europe. Toyota specifies an oil with maximum fuel savings in the vehicle manual. For this reason, workshops and brands are eagerly awaiting the efficient LIQUI MOLY lubricant.