The engine oil market has long ceased to be just about viscosity and price. For service centers, fleets, and end users, the key factors are proven quality, compliance with international standards, and predictable oil performance in real-world operating conditions.
That is exactly why obtaining official approvals from the American Petroleum Institute (API) for four PEXOL products at once is an important milestone in the brand’s development and a strong argument for the market.
The following have received API certification:
- PEXOL P3 5W-30 A5/B5 — API SL
- PEXOL P5 5W-30 C3 — API SQ
- PEXOL P7 5W-30 GF-6 — API SQ
- PEXOL P7 5W-30 GF-6 — API CK-4
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Why official API approval matters
- Quality assurance: the products have passed multi-stage testing and meet the highest international standards.
- Transparency: customers can verify the authenticity of the certificate themselves via the API database.
- Compliance with vehicle manufacturer requirements: many automakers recommend using oils with official API approval.
- Strengthened market position: PEXOL products now offer the same quality guarantees as premium brands.
API is one of the most authoritative international standards in the lubricants industry. For the market, this is not just a marketing label. It is a verification tool. Customers can independently check the product in the official API database, which increases transparency and trust in the brand.
PEXOL: a focus on technology, not just price
- The largest production facility in Turkey with an annual output of over 85,000 tonnes of products.
- Certified quality management system according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EEQLMS.
- Use of high-refined base oils from leading suppliers (S-OIL, ExxonMobil, Petronas).
- Application of modern additive packages from the world’s major companies (Afton, Lubrizol, Infineum, Chevron).
It is worth highlighting the use of HiTEC® additive technology from Afton Chemical in certified PEXOL products. This technology focuses on:
- enhanced anti-wear protection;
- viscosity stability;
- reduced deposit formation;
- compatibility with modern emissions systems;
- extended oil life.
This approach allows the brand to position itself as a provider of high-tech solutions at an affordable price, meeting the needs of more than 90% of the vehicle fleet.
