In 2024, MOTUL celebrates a significant milestone as it announces its strengthened presence in Malaysia, building upon a rich 30-year legacy in the local automotive market. This strategic move underscores MOTUL Malaysia’s renewed commitment to excellence in lubricant technologies and closer ties with Malaysian automotive enthusiasts.
Founded in 1853, MOTUL has been a pioneer in lubricant technology, renowned for its innovation and excellence. With a comprehensive range of products designed to meet the highest standards of performance and reliability, MOTUL has been the preferred choice for generations of automotive professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.
MOTUL’s legacy extends to prestigious involvement in racing and motorsports, supported by partnerships with renowned teams across major racing events globally. Beyond sports and tradition, MOTUL continuously pushes boundaries in automotive performance, ensuring that every lubricant offers unmatched performance and reliability through racing.
Ever since the Industrial Revolution began in the 19th century, emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2)have kept increasing in the environment from industrial activities and products. The gas, often referred to as a ‘greenhouse gas’, has been identified as the main contributor to global warming. Although nature has had processes to remove CO2, the increase of the gas has exceeded the capability of natural systems to remove it, leading to accumulation that has reached levels where the climate is being changed.
The warning signs are clear and depending on who you listen to, we could be very close to the tipping point when the change will not be reversible. But regardless of the timeline, it is clear that global warming is occurring and action needs to be taken. Scientists believe that preventing an increase of more than 1.5 degrees C. is crucial for the planet’s future and some 200 countries have given commitments to do their part to achieve this goal.
Industries, most of which generate CO2 through their activities and products, have also made a similar commitment to help prevent climate change. Many have already stated goals to stop generating greenhouse gases – becoming carbon-neutral – in their activities and products during the next couple of decades.
Among these companies is Shell, the global energy company, which has long had activities upstream and downstream as well as products – fuels and lubricants, in particular – which have generated CO2. The company has declared that it will become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050.
Petron believes it offers Malaysian motorists the best fuels and now, to complement that, it also wants to offer the best engine oils and specialty lubricant products. The highlight of this new product range is High Temperature Protection (HTP) that can be provided by the engine oils, automotive transmission fluids, brake fluids, gear oils and greases.
The products have all been developed and formulated at Petron’s R&D Centre in the Philippines, its home country. In the case of the engine oils, blending and injection of proprietary additives are done at a facility in Singapore and the products are shipped to Malaysia. Of interest to motorists would be the new engine oils for petrol and diesel engines – Petron Blaze Racing HTP and Petron Rev-X Turbo HTP.
Petron Blaze Racing HTP
This is a fully synthetic oil which uses polyalphaolefin (PAO) as the base oil, regarded as the premium base oil with higher oxidation and heat resistance than conventional base oils. This gives the oil greater robustness and ability to perform and protect even in extreme conditions. While extremely low temperatures are not an issue in Malaysia, internal temperatures of engines, especially the turbocharged types, can be very high and fully synthetic oil can cope with such conditions without shearing or losing its viscosity.
Petron R&D also came up with a balance formulation for the additive package – the secret ‘recipe’ of each oil company for its products – that enhances the performance of the oil. The additives, from global suppliers and specialists, prevent or reduce wear, corrosion, friction and oxidation as well as control sludge and soot formation to keep the engine running efficiently.
Blaze Racing HTP meets the API (American Petroleum Institute) SN service standard but not the SN+ standard because its development started before SN+ was announced. Nevertheless, SN is already a very high and current standard that should be more than good enough for modern engines. Additionally, the new oil in the Blaze Racing family has also passed tests by Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. It is currently available only in SAE 0W-40 in a 4-litre pack priced at RM265 (RM267 in East Malaysia).
For older engines with bigger tolerances, there are also other Blaze Racing engine oils with thicker viscosities of SAE 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50 as well as a 0W-20 synthetic oil without HTP. Although HTP is not present in these oils, they still meet the API SN standard (except for the 20W-50 oil which meets the API SL standard) so good protection and lubrication are assured. Incidentally, Petron has official certification letters from API for its products.
Petron Rev-X Turbo HTP
This is also a fully synthetic oil which is suitable for diesel engines, including those with turbochargers or superchargers. It can provide protection for high-performance engines as well as engine operating under severe conditions experience in commercial vehicles.
Also having PAO as a key component, Rev-X Turbo HTP offers protection against extreme temperatures and pressures. The additive package is formulated specifically to address the common issues for diesel engines, ie soot and deposit formation. By keeping the engine clean, operating efficiency can be extended, ultimately reducing running costs which are critical to fleet operators.
Rev-X Turbo HTP, available only in SAE 5W-40 viscosity, is approved and licensed by the API as it meets the SN standard as well as the CJ-4 standard which, among other requirements, limits sulphated ash, phosphorous and sulphur content. To make sure the oil can handle various extreme conditions, Petron also used tests created by MAN, Cummins, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Mack, passing all of their requirements.
Being fully synthetic oils, Blaze Racing HTP and Rev-X Turbo HTP can last much longer than conventional oils with respect to their lubricating performance. However, it is recommended that motorists refer to the oil change intervals specified by the manufacturers of their cars. Even if you can’t extend your interval, it’s assuring to know that the oil will continue to give protection even when extreme conditions occur.
“We continuously innovate and improve our product offerings as part of our promise to provide top-quality petroleum products. The products underscore our passion to provide the best lubricating solutions to our valued customers. Petron HTP is specially formulated to give improved engine cleanliness, efficiency and engine protection – thus offering a superior choice to our customers in terms of better protection, better performance and more savings,” said Choong Kum Choy, Petron Head of Retail & Commercial Business.
Pick-up truck owners who want the best lubrication and protection for the turbodiesel engines in their vehicles now have an advanced product from Shell to do it. The all-new Shell Rimula Ultra 5W 30 is Shell’s most advanced fully synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oil yet and complies with the tough European ACEA E6 and ACEA E9 specifications. It also has manufacturers’ approvals for use in the modern diesel engines that meet Euro 4 to Euro 6 emission standards.
Shell Rimula Ultra 5W 30 is claimed to offer longer oil life and extended oil-drain intervals of up to 150,000 kms, better engine wear protection in all kinds of operating conditions, as well as better fuel economy.
Strengthening premium lubricants offering
Shell Lubricants General Manager – Malaysia & Singapore, Baljit Singh, said that the introduction of the all-new Shell Rimula Ultra further strengthens the Shell Rimula portfolio of premium low viscosity synthetic lubricants available in Malaysia that includes the Shell Rimula R6 LM and R5 LE.
“As the largest lubricants supplier in the world for the past 12 consecutive years, we at Shell understand the needs of our customers. We are a partner you can trust to deliver the most advanced and proven lubricant solutions that are backed by unmatched technical support,” he said.
First market in ASEAN to sell flagship product Speaking at the new product launch in Kuching, Sarawak, Shell Lubricants Marketing Manager – Malaysia & Singapore, May Tan said: “There is a global shift towards low viscosity synthetic lubricants due to proven benefits such as improved oil and engine performance; longer oil-drain intervals and fuel economy that add up to lower total cost of ownership. This is critical for fleet operators, especially in today’s challenging economic environment. We see Malaysia as the right market for it and we are the first market in ASEAN to launch the new flagship product today.”
“The all-new Shell Rimula Ultra is a result of Shell’s technology leadership in lubricants, which is driven by world class research and development and extensive technical collaboration with leading vehicle manufacturers, universities and industry bodies,” she added.
Singapore-based lubricant specialist, Contix Asia Pte Ltd (or the Company) today introduced its range of specially formulated Unixx engine oils to Malaysians with a commitment to providing consistently high quality engineered performance at competitive prices. These engine oils use only the highest quality basestocks and are produced at ISO certified facilities in Singapore and Thailand.
Mr Tan Kok Hwee, Regional Sales and General Manager of Contix Malaysia said at the launch, “Unixx engine oils are designed to enhance the overall performance of the car and meet the highest API and ACEA standards as well as various OEM specifications, emissions and energy standards. Unixx products are tested after each production run for consistency in quality and we are confident that Unixx is an ideal product for the driving conditions in Malaysia, providing good shear stability and cleaner engines. The result is a more responsive engine and a smoother drive.”
The launch of Unixx engine oils coincide with the Company’s involvement in the upcoming Thailand Super Series which was held at the Sepang International Circuit on the weekend of March 30 to April 1, 2018.
Mr Tan shared, “We are truly privileged and proud to be collaborating with the Unixx TR Motorsports Race Team. Unixx has been tried, tested and most importantly, proven in a variety of cars participating in track racing, endurance, drag, drift and other race events in the region. These engines perform under extreme conditions protected by Unixx and we are committed to constantly improve our formulations and develop specialty grades of automotive engine oils, including our much-anticipated Racing Formula 5w50.”
“Contix Asia is in its 3rd year as the official sponsor of Unixx TR Motorsports Race Team. We were champions of the 2017 Thailand Super Series, Supercar GTC class, competing in a 1st generation Porsche 977 with a 3600cc engine producing 375WHP. The year prior, we were runner up in the Thailand Super Production category, racing in a Honda City. Thomas Raldorf, the team’s driver for 2018 will be racing in a 2nd generation Porsche 997 GT3 with a 4000cc engine producing 510WHP at the Thailand Super Series race in the GTM class at Sepang” he added.
Thomas comes from a prominent racing family and has been driving competitively since the age of 10! His father, Oluf Raldorf is a very successful Rally and Circuit Racing driver from Denmark. He moved to Thailand permanently in 1997 and has been racing there since 1998, winning over 40 races in Karting, Endurance and various other race events. Please visit http://tr-motorsport.com for more information on the team.
Unixx also actively supports various local street racing events. We are the main event sponsor of GXP in Thailand and sponsor of the Unixx JMS Tuner Motorsport, racing in the Malaysian Speed Festival circuit. “We are very proud of Azri, our sponsored driver from Kajang. He only started racing a couple of years ago and finished 5th overall in the 2017 season and 1st in Round 1 of the 2018 Malaysian Speed Festival,” Mr. Tan added.
Also at the launch was Mr Justin Chen, Managing Director of Contix Asia, “We are constantly developing our range of proprietary products and will expand our range of products in Malaysia to include our Unixx Racing Formula engines oils. These oils are formulated with Polyalphaolefins (PAO) and come in a range of viscosities. We also have a specially formulated 5w50 fully synthetic oil for cars operating under extreme conditions like racing. For now, we will bring in our more popular range of oils which includes our fully synthetic Unixx Professional Formula 5W-40 engine oil, a synthetic blend Unixx Performance Formula 10W-40 engine oil, a 10w-30 and 15W-40 diesel engine oil.”
Unixx also produces a range of industrial lubricants which is available in China, Thailand and Myanmar. For more information, contact the distributors listed below the photo gallery, or visit the Unixx website at https://contix.co/ or follow Unixx Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/unixxmsia/for the latest news.
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