Schaeffer’s Oil Upgrades Gasoline Engine Oils
Schaeffer’s Oil, the U.S.’s oldest lubricant manufacturer, updated its gasoline engine oils to the latest API SQ specification and added products for hybrid and high-mileage engines under the SynShield brand, the company announced. The lineup includes All Performance, Classic Performance, Flex Performance Hybrid and High Mileage Full Synthetic oils, each targetting specific engine needs. The new oils replace Schaeffer’s Supreme 7000 and 9000 brands and meet API SQ and ILSAC GF-7A standards.
Oilmar Expands into Cargo and Base Oil Trading
Marine fuel trader Oilmar is expanding its operations to include cargo and base oil trading, the company announced last week on social media. The expanded trading department will manage marine fuels, cargoes and base oils. Oilmar appointed Alvaro Verdu as senior cargo trader and Siddarth Bhavani as senior base oil trader, both based in Dubai.
Change of MotoGP Supplier
Spain’s Repsol signed an agreement with Dorna, the organizer of the MotoGP motorcycle race franchise, to become the exclusive lubricant supplier for Moto2 and Moto3 from 2026 until 2030. The company said that the deal supports Repsol’s global lubricants expansion strategy and will allow product testing under racing conditions to enhance its commercial offerings. Repsol has supplied MotoGP teams for more than 50 years and plans to launch a new line of competition-grade lubricants. Meanwhile, Liqui Moly stepped down from the role while renewing its sponsorship agreement with Dorna until 2029. It will continue supporting the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP team through 2027.