ENEOS Announces X Prime 0W-8 Coming in 2023
As recently unveiled in the New Products Showcase at SEMA 2022, ENEOS USA Inc. is pleased to announce ENEOS X Prime 0W-8 Fully Synthetic Motor Oil will be available in Spring 2023.
The ultra-low viscosity 0W-8 was created in partnership with Asian OEMs, which requested the special formulation to meet stringent emissions and economy standards. Not only will ENEOS X Prime 0W-8 oil be supplied to manufacturers for factory fill requirements, it will also be available for oil changes by dealer networks and for DIY maintenance.
Applications
ENEOS X Prime 0W-8 is 100% synthetic oil developed in partnership with Asian automakers for use in the latest Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) where 0W-8 is specified. This currently includes vehicles from Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi. The oil is also suitable for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) fitted with thermal gasoline engines used as a Range Extender. A number of 2023 production vehicles will require 0W-8 including the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, and Nissan Dayz.*
Testing & Standards
ENEOS extensively market-tested X Prime 0W-8 in Japan for nine years to produce this optimized formula, which provides extreme fuel efficiency with maximum engine protection, while meeting the required domestic standards. As an industry standards leader, ENEOS helped establish the JASO GLV-1 specification, creating and establishing the testing methods while performing engine testing methods with OEM-provided test engines. ENEOS 0W-8 meets these new JASO GLV-1 standards. No API or ILSAC 0W-8 testing standards currently exist.
Packaging
ENEOS USA Inc. will release ENEOS X Prime 0W-8 in single (1) Quart containers (part #3000-300). More information will be available closer to production.
Additional details are available on the product page
More information will be provided via official announcements as it is available. Interested parties may also choose to be notified about the release date and other information by clicking Notify Me on the product page.
Why OEMs Trust ENEOS
ENEOS is the largest oil company in Japan, as the “original JDM oil” we’ve been working in partnership with Asian automakers for decades. As part of this partnership, ENEOS has in-house testing facilities where we follow strategies developed with each OEM partner to meet their vehicle and performance specifications, particularly for the tighter tolerances of Asian engines that are now being seen more in European and domestic vehicles.
ENEOS provides R&D and factory fill for Asian automakers in factories around the world. This access provides ENEOS with unreleased vehicle specifications, allowing our organization to develop lubrication formulations that specifically meet (or exceed) vehicle needs. Because of these partnerships, our products are designed to anticipate future requirements beyond current domestic vehicle standards.
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*Vehicle engines planning to use 0W-8 for production include 2019 and newer Honda Fit, 2023 Toyota vehicles equipped with 2XR-FXE 1.17978cc engine, 2023 Nissan vehicles equipped with MR20DD 2.0l engine and CVT, 2023 Nissan/Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with BR06 engine [when 0W-8 is specified]; other hybrid electric vehicles not listed may require 0W-8 when indicated. Please consult the owner’s manual for confirmation and details.