TotalEnergies Unveils New API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 Certified Engine Oils in Asia Pacific and Middle East
Singapore, May 14, 2025 — TotalEnergies Marketing Asia-Pacific Middle East announced the launch of its next generation of engine oils that meet the latest API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 performance standards set by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the International Lubricants Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC). These new lubricants are designed to deliver significant improvements in fuel efficiency, engine protection and long-term vehicle performance.
The new lineup includes Quartz 9000 Future FGC 5W-30, Quartz 9000 Future GF-7 0W-20/5W-30 & Quartz 7000 Future GF-7 5W-30.
These premium lubricants are engineered to meet the demands of modern engines, including turbocharged and gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems. They are formulated to perform under higher pressures and temperatures while remaining compatible with older engines, offering flexibility and convenience for drivers and automotive service providers.
The new specifications deliver 40% improved protection against low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) throughout the oil drain interval, 20% better timing chain wear protection, and 7% enhanced piston cleanliness—each benchmarked against industry standards*. Together, these benefits contribute to longer engine life, reduced maintenance frequency, and lower repair costs for drivers.
The new range also delivers enhanced fuel economy and more cost savings for drivers—achieving up to 11% higher fuel efficiency versus SAE XW-30 industry standards, and 16% improvement over SAE XW-20**. In addition, the engine oils help vehicles meet stricter emissions regulations by minimizing harmful deposits and reducing overall vehicle emissions.
“Our new API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 certified lubricants reflect TotalEnergies’ commitment to innovation and quality. We are not just meeting the latest certifications and benchmarks—we are going beyond them to deliver superior vehicle performance and tangible benefits for our customers,” said Vincent Minard, Vice President of Lubricants, Specialties & BtoB, TotalEnergies Marketing Asia-Pacific Middle East. “We remain focused on leading the industry with cutting-edge technology, ensuring our products meet the evolving needs of drivers.”
The new lubricant specifications are blended in five TotalEnergies’ lubricant blending plants in Asia Pacific and Middle East, including its largest lubricant blending plant in Singapore.
South Korea and China are the first markets to launch the new range of products in April 2025, and they will be rolled out in more than 40 markets across Asia Pacific and the Middle East this year.
*Sustained LSPI prevention over the standard oil drain interval by Sequence XI Aged (ASTM D8291), chain wear protection by Sequence X (ASTM D8279), piston cleanliness performance by Sequence IIIH (ASTM D8111)
**Fuel efficiency improvement by Sequence VIE (ASTM D8114)
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