Pexol automotive engine oils are not just basic pure oils. Their unique properties are based on a complex of modern additive packages that significantly enhance functionality and protect the engine across a wide range of operating conditions.
What are additive packages?
An additive package is a combination of specialized chemical components added to base oil to provide it with unique performance characteristics. In Pexol engine oils, high-tech additive packages from leading global manufacturers — Lubrizol, Infineum, Chevron, Afton — are used, formulated with a unique recipe.
Main functions of additive packages in Pexol oils
- Wear protection
Additives protect engine part surfaces from wear, friction, and scuffing, especially under harsh conditions — cold starts, high loads, and elevated temperatures. - Oxidation stability
Additives slow down oil oxidation, preventing thickening and harmful deposits, thereby extending the oil and engine life. - Detergency and dispersancy
These additives ensure contaminants and combustion products remain suspended, preventing deposits and varnish buildup on pistons and valves. This helps keep the engine clean and better preserves its lifespan. - Corrosion protection
Additive packages protect metal parts from corrosion caused by motor fuel, combustion products, and moisture. - Viscosity stabilization
Polymer additives maintain stable oil viscosity at different temperatures, ensuring efficient engine performance both in summer and winter.
Why is this especially important for Pexol oils?
Pexol engine oils are designed to meet the high demands of modern engines — including turbocharging, direct injection, and complex exhaust aftertreatment systems (DPF, catalysts). Therefore, their additive packages include components with reduced phosphorus, sulfate ash, and sulfur content (Low SAPS), preventing damage to filters and catalysts.
The high-tech additive packages in Pexol provide:
- Compliance with the latest Euro-5/6 environmental standards.
- Extension of oil change intervals without loss of engine protection.
- Reduced friction and viscosity to improve fuel economy (especially in P7 ranges).
- Reliable operation under both extreme temperatures and continuous loads.
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Summary:
Without additive packages, motor oil would be a simple lubricant, incapable of effectively protecting and extending engine life. Pexol additive packages are high-tech complexes that make the oils a complete modern product, able to meet the demands of the most demanding engines and operating conditions.
By choosing Pexol engine oils, you choose progressive lubrication solutions that, thanks to balanced additive packages, provide reliable, long-lasting, and economical engine protection.
