Valvoline has innovated a new engine oil specifically for hybrid owners

Oils designed for Internal Combustion Engines simply don’t work as well in Hybrid engines, says Valvoline, as Hybrid engines run cooler, starting and stopping more frequently as the power switches from petrol combustion to electric.
This causes a build-up of unburnt fuel and condensation within the engine itself, with this fuel and water able to cause rust and corrosion which can accelerate wear and friction. It can also increase sludge.
All of the above can damage the engine for costly repair bills.
Valvoline says that there simply wasn’t an oil specifically designed to suit the specific needs of hybrid engines, so it developed one to suit this growing market.

Valvoline Hybrid
Valvoline Hybrid was specifically engineered and tested for superior hybrid performance.
It boasts two crucial elements: an Anti-Corrosion Shield, plus Trap and Lock technology.
The Anti-Corrosion Shield provides enhanced protection from rust and corrosion.
Although hard to detect and taking time to develop, engine rust is a major cause of engine damage.
Similarly, corrosion degrades the useful properties of materials, harming the overall engine performance.
The Anti-Corrosion Shield in Valvoline Hybrid provides an extra layer of protection against both and helps extend the life of the Hybrid engine.
At the same time, the Trap and Lock technology prevents damage from fuel and water.
Water is a terrible lubricant, damaging everything from rings and cylinders to valves and manifolds. Plus, it contributes to rust and corrosion inside an engine.
So, when water separates from oil in the sump of an engine the danger is that it circulates through the engine before the oil.
Clearly, in a hybrid engine, the oil is collecting in the sump more frequently and at lower temperature than a normal internal combustion engine.
With Trap and Lock technology, Valvoline explains the oil and water are properly emulsified and instead of separate layers in the sump, the oil and water stay as a consistent mix – maximising protection.
Valvoline explains that no other oil has Trap and Lock technology, stating this innovation is unique and a Valvoline trademark.
Valvoline Hybrid is available in two viscosity grades 0W-16 and 0W-20 and meets industry standards of API SP, ILSAC GF-6A (0W-20) and ILSAC GF-6B (0W-16).

For more information, visit www.valvolineglobal.com.au