The advancement of vehicle engine technology, which is becoming\nincreasingly modern, has led to changes in lubricant requirements. This\nis evident from the efforts of several oil manufacturers to adapt their\nproducts to match the characteristics of contemporary engines, which are\nmore efficient yet operate under high pressure.<\/p>\n
This shift has drawn attention from PT Motul Indonesia Energy during\nits participation in the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2026\nat JIExpo Kemayoran. Through the exhibition, Motul showcased its\nflagship car oil range, which now complies with the latest performance\nstandard, API SQ.<\/p>\n
The API SQ standard is recognised as a new specification with more\nstringent requirements than previous generations. It is designed to meet\nthe demands of modern engines, which require fuel efficiency, optimal\nperformance, and protection against issues such as Low Speed\nPre-Ignition (LSPI).<\/p>\n
Managing Director of PT Motul Indonesia Energy, Welmart Purba, stated\nthat developments in engine technology necessitate adaptations in\nlubricants. In his view, current vehicle engines have a different\noperational profile compared to earlier generations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the advancement of increasingly modern vehicle engine\ntechnology, from the adoption of downsizing to the use of turbochargers,\ntoday\u2019s engines operate at higher pressures and efficiencies,\u201d he said,\nas quoted from an official statement on Sunday, 15 February 2026.<\/p>\n
Welmart added that lubricants must deliver maximum protection while\naiding fuel efficiency. He explained that the API SQ standard addresses\nthese needs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAPI SQ provides the solution to these requirements, without\ncompromising the performance DNA that has always been Motul\u2019s strength,\u201d\nhe remarked.<\/p>\n
Several of Motul\u2019s car oil lines have been upgraded to the API SQ\nstandard, including Multigrade Plus, Multipower Plus, H-Tech 100 Plus,\nNGEN Hybrid, and Motul 300V. These products offer a range of viscosity\noptions and are engineered for compatibility with the latest engine\ntechnologies.<\/p>\n
IIMS 2026 also served as an educational platform for visitors on the\nimportance of selecting lubricants that match vehicle specifications.\nMany attendees showed keen interest in sessions explaining the\ndifferences in oil standards and their impact on engine performance.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/lubricants-evolve-alongside-engine-technology-1771205015", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }