Group III Base Oils -What's on the Horizon? (PPT)

摘要

1. Consumer trends: more synthetics, more synthetic tiers 2. OEMs: lower viscosity SAE OW-20 and lower volatility dexos~(TM) 5W-30 have increased Group III demand 3. Engine designs evolving to increase fuel economy 4. Lower viscosity oil specifications and more robust formulations (ILSAC GF-6, PC-11) in the near future 5. Group III supplies expanding.