Chevron Oronite announced last week the company has received the first dexos1™:2015 approval from General Motors (GM) for their additive technology used in its newly released OLOA® 55516 product.

“Building on our legacy of strong PCMO technology, OLOA 55516 is ready to deliver the latest dexos1 performance requirements while simultaneously meeting ILSAC GF-5 and API SN standards.” said Barbara Smith, vice-president, Products and Technology, Chevron Oronite.

GM’s new specification requires additional performance and robustness that will help provide fuel economy efficiencies, improved turbocharger performance and reduce stochastic pre-ignition (SPI) events in direct injected small displacement gasoline engines.

“Oronite is fully committed to delivering innovative solutions globally to meet performance needs of current and new engine hardware technologies. With this dexos1:2015 approval, we are pleased to be the first to meet GM’s engine oil needs for their next generation gasoline-powered hardware,” said Teri Crosby, global product line manager, Automotive Engine Oils. Current dexos1:2010 licenses will expire by December 31, 2016. Oronite said it will be working with its customers throughout 2016 and beyond to assist them with their dexos1:2015 product upgrade needs using the new OLOA 55516 additive technology.

“Oronite is proud to have developed and qualified a robust product to help meet GM’s needs through a collaborative effort with many parties to reach the finish line,” said Kaustav Sinha, Oronite’s Global Project Manager who is leading Oronite’s GF-6/dexos1 developments.

Headquartered in San Ramon, California (USA), Chevron Oronite maintains three regional offices in Houston (Americas Region), Paris (Europe-Africa-Middle East Region), and Singapore (Asia-Pacific Region); manufacturing sites in Belle Chasse, Louisiana (USA), Gonfreville (France), Singapore, and Mauá (Brazil); an affiliated blending and shipping plant in Omaezaki, Japan; and interests in additive companies in India and Mexico.