Valvoline Global will remove Dexos approval labeling from certain Full Synthetic Motor Oil products sold in bulk, tote and drum containers across the United States, Mexico and Canada, citing global supply chain constraints affecting the automotive industry and current Dexos approval requirements.
The company said in a customer letter that it expects to begin the transition in mid-July, although it has not set an official date. Customers will receive two weeks’ notice before the change takes effect. Once implemented, affected products will no longer carry Dexos approval labeling, though Valvoline said they will remain suitable for use in most makes and models, including out-of-warranty General Motors vehicles.
The change does not apply to all products. Valvoline said its Dexos D products, Valvoline Advanced Bay Boxes and Full Synthetic motor oils sold in 5-quart and 1-quart containers will remain Dexos approved while supplies last.
As part of the transition, the company said bulk tank labels will be distributed to stores for local application before the changeover. After the transition, labels will be applied by bulk tank delivery drivers. Valvoline also introduced new part numbers for the affected SAE 0W-20 and 5W-30 Full Synthetic products in drum, tote and bulk formats, and asked customers to update their internal systems so orders can be placed once the new products become available.
Valvoline said the move reflects the company’s response to evolving industry conditions. “Due to global supply chain constraints impacting the automotive industry, and current Dexos approval requirements, Valvoline’s Full Synthetic Motor Oil products in bulk, tote, and drum sizes will no longer be labeled as Dexos approved,” the company said in a notice to customers. It added that, for 160 years as “The Original Motor Oil,” it has remained focused on “quality, performance, and service while adapting to meet the evolving needs of our customers and industry.”