Valvoline Global Launches Motor Oil Formulas Exceeding ILSAC GF-7 Standards
Valvoline Global Operations has launched new passenger car motor oil formulas for the U.S. and Canada that surpass the updated International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee GF-7 standards, according to a press release.
Currently, ILSAC GF-6 certified synthetic Valvoline motor oils already meet all requirements of the new ILSAC GF-7.
The company’s new ILSAC GF-7 full synthetic technology was tested in a single engine for over 500,000 miles across three years without the need to replace any critical component, and significantly reduced sludge and deposits compared to an ILSAC GF-6 quality oil.
Valvoline’s engine lab in Ashland, Kentucky, allows for the company to perform engine
sequence tests and to be actively involved in helping define the ILSAC engine oil standards.
With GF-7 taking effect as of March 31, 2025, ILSAC GF-6 designated motor oils will be phased out of distribution channels. New Valvoline motor oils meeting the ILSAC GF-7A standard will include the “Starburst” API mark on all bottles, while ILSAC GF-7B-compliant oils will have the API “Shield.” Oils meeting API SP will feature an updated API “Donut” with SP designation.
"These days, everything seems to move just a little bit faster, and our engines have to work even harder to keep up with the pace of our busy lives," said Dr. Michael Warholic, senior global technology director at Valvoline Global Operations. "By helping car owners maintain their vehicles' performance and longevity, Valvoline's dedication to the development of the ILSAC GF-7 standards is protecting engines not just for today, but for the needs of tomorrow as well, delivering improved performance levels in almost every area."
