SAN RAMON, Calif., November 13, 2024 – Chevron Oronite received an additional approval from Volvo for its OLOA® 61530 high tier heavy duty universal additive. With the addition of this VDS-5 approval, Chevron Oronite is now offering a versatile product that includes key European high tier OEM approvals.  

“We are very pleased to add this critical claim to one of our high-performance products, enabling our customers to benefit from a durable, efficient, and reliable solution that helps protect end user hardware. The 5W-30 formulation that has obtained the Volvo approval also comes with multiple other OEM approvals when blended with PARATONE® 24EX viscosity modifier. This solution is an attractive combination that also provides logistic benefits” said Emmanuelle Faure, global product line manager, Automotive, Viscosity Modifiers, Motorcycle, Chevron Oronite. 

Volvo developed this specification to help improve the fuel economy of its engines and deliver longer drain intervals. Oils meeting the VDS-5 specification are formulated with a powerful additive package to help prevent oil degradation caused by oxidation. 

OLOA 61530 has undergone rigorous bench and engine tests, including the Volvo T-13 engine test, which focuses on oxidation performance with the strictest limits in the industry. A Volvo VDS-5 approval also requires extensive field testing of more than two years and with more than ten trucks to evaluate engine oil performance in extreme and real-life driving conditions.  

For more information customers can contact their local Chevron Oronite representative or visit www.oronite.com.

About Chevron Oronite

Chevron Oronite is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of fuel and lubricant additives, helping provide solutions to customers globally. Headquartered in San Ramon, California (USA), Chevron Oronite maintains regional offices in Houston (Americas Region), Paris (Europe-Africa-Middle East Region), and Singapore (Asia-Pacific Region); operates manufacturing sites in Belle Chasse, Louisiana (USA), Gonfreville (France), Singapore, Ningbo (China) and Mauá (Brazil); an affiliated blending and shipping plant in Omaezaki, Japan; technology centers in the USA, France, the Netherlands, Japan and China and has interests in additive companies operating in other locations, including India.  Learn more about Chevron Oronite at www.oronite.com.

Chevron Oronite is comprised of numerous affiliates that are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Chevron Corporation. For simplicity in this news release, the terms “Chevron Oronite” and/or “Oronite” are used as abbreviated references to Chevron Corporation affiliates that are part of the Chevron Oronite business unit. Nothing in this document is intended to override or supersede the corporate separateness of these entities.

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