Exol Lubricants enhances Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 with new specifications
Exol Lubricants has announced a significant update to the specification profile of its Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 (M520), strengthening the product’s position as a future-ready engine oil for modern petrol and diesel vehicles.
With immediate effect, Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 now meets the latest API SQ and SQ-RC categories, alongside ILSAC GF-7A, reflecting the most recent advances in engine oil performance standards.
These additions build on the oil’s existing low SAPS, fuel-efficient formulation, delivering further improvements in deposit control, high-temperature viscosity stability and fuel economy performance compared to previous API SP and ILSAC GF-6A categories.
The updated specification also includes Ford WSS-M2C954-A1, which covers a growing number of Ford EcoBoost petrol engines, including popular models such as the Focus, Puma and Transit Courier. This makes Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 an increasingly relevant choice for workshops servicing modern Ford vehicles.
In addition, Exol has added the Volvo VCC C6SP specification, which is backwards compatible with Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE, further extending the product’s suitability across Volvo passenger car applications.
Paul Timmis, Group Technical Director at Exol Lubricants, commented: “These latest specification upgrades reflect how quickly engine and lubricant technology continues to evolve. API SQ and ILSAC GF-7A set a new benchmark for deposit control, fuel efficiency and protection under high thermal stress, while the addition of Ford WSS-M2C954-A1 and Volvo VCC C6SP ensures Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 remains aligned with the latest OEM requirements.”
Fully synthetic and formulated to protect turbochargers, prevent LSPI and safeguard after-treatment systems such as petrol particulate filters, Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 is designed for extended drain intervals and high-efficiency operation in today’s downsized, hot-running engines.
Timmis added: “Our new upgraded Optima C5 LSOV 0W-20 is a clear demonstration of our commitment to keeping the range technically current and workshop-relevant.”