Motul is a company with an impressive record of industry firsts and pioneering lubricant development over its 160 year history. Reflecting its track record of success and the fact that it is fully in tune with the latest developing automotive technology, it is now the first oil brand to offer a full range of lubricants dedicated to hybrid vehicles.

With the hybrid revolution now well under way, vehicle manufacturers are adopting differing hybrid technologies in order to achieve lower emission goals. However, whether it is a mild hybrids, hybrid electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, all platforms continue to require engine oil, with very specific low viscosity characteristics.

Motul’s dedicated hybrid range of engine lubricants is compatible with HEVs, PHEVs and mild hybrids. The range features four products: Motul Hybrid 0W-20; 0W-16; 0W-12 and 0W-8.  The hybrid range specifically only offers 0W engine oils, meaning they are an extremely low viscosity, as hybrid engines, which use the combustion engine more sporadically, will typically run at lower operating temperatures. Thicker engine oils would take longer to flow during cold start, would take longer to get to operating temperature and therefore, would be less effective on both engine protection and fuel economy.

The benefits of Motul Hybrid 0W-20 and 0W-16 over conventional 5W-30 engine oils has been proven in extensive testing, as have the benefits of the range over conventional SAE 0W-20 engine oils.

Motul’s dedicated range is particularly applicable to Japanese manufacturers, who are the dominant players in the hybrid market, where the common API standard SN-RC is required (RC referring to ‘Resource Conserving’ in addition to the API SN specification).

Alpha Lubricants, are a mational authorised Distributor for Motul’s innovative lubricants in Ireland. The company has a dedicated nationwide sales team that can provide up to date technical advice on Motul’s products and specifications, along with competitive pricing, prompt delivery and outstanding after sales service.

Stockists who would like to add the Motul Passenger Car Engine Lubricant range to their stores can contact Alpha Lubricants in Cork on 021 4889814 or email sales@alphalubricnts.ie