Motor oil KIXX PAO. Kix engine oil: advantages and disadvantages. Scope and release form

Products of the South Korean oil refinery, which is currently called GS Caltex, appeared in the domestic market South Korea Back in 1968.

Initially, the company served state orders. But later, when it became clear that the products are quite competitive, lubricants began to move to foreign markets.

Today, Motor oils "Kix" are sold in many countries of the world, including in Russia. The low popularity of these lubricants is characterized primarily, weak awareness of buyers and inertness.

Kick factory in South Korea

Many car owners prefer to pour into the engine proven over the brands, despite the fact that in the last few years there are quite a few high-quality and inexpensive lubricants. And KIXX is one of these oils.

general characteristics

KIXX motor oils are characterized as high-tech and relatively inexpensive lubricants intended for use in Asian and American car industry engines.

However, the manufacturability and quality of these lubricants, as well as tolerances and recommendations allow it to apply it and cars of European origin.

Motor oil "Kix" is produced both based on oil bases and natural gas processing products. Moreover, the power of South Korean factories allow to obtain high-quality and stable bases regardless of the origin of the foundation.

Packages of additives used in KIXX lubricants were designed together with American partners. Therefore, in terms of working qualities, KIKS products are not inferior to many expensive brands.

There are found on sale motor lubricants With viscosity indicators from 0W-20 to 15W-50. That is, in fact, for any working conditions.

For admission there are oils for both obsolete engines and ultra-modern. But the company main emphasis makes synthetics.

The cost of lubricants is at the middle level. For the price of semi-synthetics from the top global manufacturers of motor oils, you can purchase KIKS synthetics.

Popular products

Consider several popular products sold under the KIXX brand.

KIXX PAO.

Premium line of synthetic engine oils. Made based on the base obtained using PJSC technology. The price depends on the additive package and is generally at the average level. It has recent classes on API and ACEA, allowing to use this oil in all modern motors.

KIXX G1.

Motor oilmade on a synthetic database with adding modern additives. In Russia, in free access, these lubricants are sold with three most popular viscosity indicators: 5W-30, 5W-40 and 10W-40.

When choosing these oils it is worth paying attention to which base it is manufactured. For example, the KIXX 10W-40 oil from this line can be manufactured based on oil or gas refining products. Gas versions are more resistant to freezing at low temperatures. The oil base has the best lubricating properties.

KIXX G.

High-quality semi-synthetic. average price And good performance. Suitable for use in engines of domestic new or used imported cars With any nutrition systems and environmental standard to Euro-5 inclusive.

KIXX GOLD.

If the motor is worn, and a large amount of oil is spent on a voligator, it is categorically not recommended to use it in the presence of a catalyst in the exhaust system. With the particulate filters, this lubricant is incompatible.

These are the most common, but not all oils sold in the Russian markets under the KIXX brand.

• Positive traits: Maximum engine life. Maximum power and performance. The complex of cheeseless washing-dispersing additives guarantees maintaining purity in the engine, minimizes the formation of lacquer deposits on the pistons, eliminates the formation of sludge in zones of lower temperatures, which is especially important for the "Start Stop" motion modes. Fuel economy. The use of synthetic oil allows to reduce the consumption of fuel, compared to mineral oils of class 15W40 by 3-5%, by reducing the internal friction in the engine. Low oil consumption on avgar, turbocharger protection. Engine protection, reduction of wear. Special package of anti-wear additive enhances lubricating properties basic oils, especially in zones where it is constructively impossible to ensure the presence of a solid oil film, for example, a pair of friction cam pusher, piston ring - Cylinder in VMT. Additive this type Especially important for reliable operation of complex valve mechanisms, including systems with a variable gas distribution phase. The most advanced additive technology reduces harmful emissions. Advanced technological characteristics In a compartment with an enhanced composition of engine oil, as well as a reduced phosphorus and sulfur content (low SAPS value) reduce the formation of ash and provide a significant increase in durability oil filters and catalysts.
• Negative qualities: - not
• Neutral qualities: - not
• Conclusion: KIXX PAO 1 - 100% synthetic oil It has a high viscosity index, guarantees a confident engine launch and rapid oil flow to all vital engine nodes under conditions of low temperatures, saves the optimal viscosity of the oil at high temperatures ambient air, with limit modes of engine operation. 0W viscosity class oil reduces engine warming time up to 50% in the cold season, which makes it possible to significantly reduce wear of hydraulic valve pushers (hydrocompensators). It is manufactured by the most advanced Low SAPS technology (Low-Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulphur), which means "low sulphate ash, phosphorus and sulfur", so indispensable for the most modern engines (Euro 5) equipped with complex neutralization systems exhaust gases. The low content of sulfur and phosphate connections in engine oil prolongs the resource of catalysts, reduces the amount of harmful emissions. Low ash content allows it to repeatedly increase the resource of the particulate filters (DPF) and reduce the risk of solo sediments on the exhaust valves.

100% synthetic:100% synthetics
PAO AppLied Synthetic: With the addition of PAO
Capacity: 1l., 4l., 200l.
Manufacturer:GS Caltex Corp Korea (Korea)

Description
First-class multifunctional engine oil made from selected basic liquids on a synthetic basis using additive technology tested in auto racing conditions. Recommended for use in gasoline and diesel engines passenger cars and light trucks in all operating modes.

The product is optimized to ensure complete engine protection and has unique performance.

Unique quality characteristics
PJSC (poly-alpha olefin)?
PJSC - synthetic basic fluids obtained by strictly
controlled chemical response of alpha-olefin, which
provide stability, operational reliability and
High efficiency at low temperatures. Mostly,
Used in lubricants of the highest category.

Properties at low temperatures
Due to the excellent low-temperature PJSC characteristics can be used
With an extremely low ambient temperature without replacing the oil.

Operational reliability
PAO have excellent antioxidant stability and low volatility that
Increases oil life while maintaining their initial characteristics, and
Also reduces the number of deposits and increases the oil replacement interval.

Wear protection
Due to its strong molecular structure, PJSC provide
Effective protection against the wear of friction surfaces under high pressure.

Operational tests
The results of operational tests showed that KIXX PAO products created by
Using a complex of modern additives corresponding to the last
Specifications of the API, ACEA and OEM manufacturers, has excellent characteristics by
Low formation of oxidation products and wear protection.

Application

• Non-unmarried gasoline engines, engines on liquefied gas and diesel engines in passenger cars
• Gasoline and diesel engines of light trucks
• Recommended for use in gasoline and diesel engines of campers, SUVs and sports cars
• Motors with a common line of direct injection in passenger cars
• Passenger cars with high-speed, four-stroke engines, with turbocharging and recycling of exhaust gases, with solid particle filter
• Four-stroke gasoline engines in motorcycles and mobile power equipment, where the manufacturer recommends conventional motor oils for passenger cars

Although, according to the Korean manufacturer, KIXX motor oil is available on the market for more than 10 years, this trademark did not get into the rating of the most popular lubricating products. It is not known that this prevented - maybe not quite a successful marketing policy for russian market. Be that as it may, the product range is large enough to cover all segments of the Russian Federation of the Russian Federation.

KIXX oil is easily selected for any cars. There are products for synthetic, from PJSC (polyalphaolefins), VHVI synthetics (hydrocracking), semi-synthetic and mineral lubricants.

Acquaintance with the manufacturer

KiXX car oil is made by the South Korean company GS Caltex Corporation. The company is quite young, founded in the late 60s of the last century. Initially, it was a joint venture of two companies - Korean LG INT. Corp. And American Caltex. They built the oil refining plant together. At first, motor oils were produced under the name LG, but since 2005 the trademark has changed. Today, GS Caltex Corporation co-owners are SHEVRON and GS Group of Companies.

Currently, the Corporation satisfies 30% of Korea requests in oil production. Half of the products manufactured, including KIKS motor oil, is exported and comes in 30 countries. Japanese and Chinese consumers take the greatest share in exports. At the company's oil refining plant, orders for the production of lubricants for such industrial giants, as BP, General Motors, Volvo are performed. Products are manufactured under the trademarks of these companies.

Assortment of produced oils

GS Caltex releases several series of KIXX oils that can be used as in the newest modifications that meet environmental standards EURO and in engine motors with solid mileage.

Basic properties of popular oil

For a detailed acquaintance, the lubricating composition of KIXX PAO 5W-30 was selected. Judging by the specifications and tolerances given above, this lubricant can be chosen to new bMW cars, VW, MB using it for warranty service of motors.

The KIXX PAO 5W-30 oil is used for high-speed four-stroke engines, including multiclap, with turbocharged and recycling of exhaust gases, as well as with solid particle filters. Well suits the engines working on liquefied natural gas.

According to test results, kinematic viscosity within certain SAEs for viscosity is 5W-30. But dynamic at a temperature of -30 ° C is large for 5W. The viscosity index due to this is also not distinguished by a high indicator - 156. The alkaline number for the product with a small content of phosphorus, sulfate ash (0.81%) and sulfur is quite large - 8.02 mg of con by 1 g, it is very good for neutralization Acid medium that is generated during fuel combustion. But the acid number of level 2.49 leaves much to be desired for the MID DAPS category (C3 category from ASEA).

The presence of such elements as zinc (886) and phosphorus (784) immediately gives information that in the lubricant there is a package of additives from Oronite Company LLC. In particular, an effective anti-wear additive ZDDP. A boron (67) was found, the main purpose of which is the dispersion of slags and other deposits into the oil, keeping them there in suspension, that is, washing functions. A lot of calcium (1926) also good sign The fact that the lubricant will be good to clean the engine.

Summary

Judging by the physico-chemical characteristics, the product is quite good, given its democratic price. Reviews about Lubricants KIXX is mostly positive. After all, these lubricants are not formed - it means that you can be confident in the original origin of the products.

Caltex, which belongs to the KIXX brand, was founded in South Korea in 1967. The leadership immediately chose the way to create the maximum technological products while reducing the cost of its production. And this path turned out to be winning.

One of the interesting and popular products in the Russian market is the engine oil KIXX G1 5W 30. Lubricants for the engine under the brand "Kix" with a viscosity of 5W-30 are several. Briefly analyze all the options for oils with this viscosity of KIXX and detail in detail G1 5W-30.

Kixx oil options with a viscosity of 5W-30

In addition to the KIXX 5W30 G1, Caltex produces three lubricants with an index on SAE 5W-30, which can be found today in the Russian markets.

Pure synthetics created on the basis of PAO components. The most expensive product. On average costs about 2 times more expensive than simple synthetic and semi-synthetic oils from "Kix".

The initial characteristics specified by the manufacturer, talk about high level Lubricants. However, the Laboratory Analysis of the KIXX 5W30 PAO engine oil showed that the lubricant does not have exceptional properties.

Rather, this is an ordinary product created on PAO synthetics. The real advantage over hydrocracking is high stability and long service life. Otherwise, this oil is nothing distinguished among similar products.

KIXX GOLD SJ 5W-30

Simple semi-synthetic for undemanding motors. It has access to the SJ / CF API. This suggests that the oil is suitable for use in obsolete gasoline cars (domestic classics, imported machines up to 2000 release) or diesel engines without a diesel engine with any injection system, except for pumping pumps (compatible with COMMON RAIL.). Sold in metal canices.

Also one of the variants of hydrocracking semi-synthetic. It is a little more expensive than a similar product with the asscription Gold. Produced in plastic containers. In terms of application and properties, Gold is similar.

These lubricants received a small distribution in Russia compared to KIXX G1 5W 30 API SN CF.

Characteristics of KIXX G1 5W-30

The manufacturer does not reveal in detail all the characteristics of its products. Therefore, to find out what this lubricant represents, partially refer to technical documentationPartially view the results of the Laboratory Analysis of the KIXX G1 5W30 oil.

Structure

Motor oil KIXX 5W 30 G1 (DEXOS 1) - This is clean water hydrocracking synthetics high degree Cleaning (VHVI). Spectral analysis allows a small presence of PAO components.

But, most likely, there are no them in oil at all, since adding such a small amount of purely synthetic base is pointless from the point of view of improving the working properties. Package additives - Modern Oronite from Chevron, complemented by organic molybdenum.

Kinematic viscosity at 100 ° C. Here is the standard for class 5w: 10.8 CST. Such viscosity allows lubrication to securely protect the motor with operating temperature. And at the same time, a relatively small viscosity is positively affected by energy-saving properties.

Temperature characteristics

The temperature of spontaneous ignition when heated in the open crucible is 242 ° C. Very high indicator. Oil has excellent stability to overheating. In this price category, KIXX 5W 30 G1 is in the leaders in thermal stability.

Power loss temperature. Here is the standard for the oils of category 5W: -46 ° C. Not bad for hydrocracking.

Alkaline and acidic numbers, ash

Alkaline number, judging by the results of laboratory tests, slightly less than 8 years / g. The average value among modern engine oils. If you do not delay with the replacement, the lubricant will not pollute the engine.

Acid number is 1.3 MGKON / g. Low value. In the theory, lubricants for DVS with a low acidic number are slower than the cause of oxidation.

Sulfate ash. The expertise of the KIXX 5W30 G1 engine oil showed that the ash content is 0.88%. Excellent indicator.

Lubricants with such low ash content can with some assumptions to be poured into diesel engines with the particulate filters. This is a border value, and the oil could well qualify for the ash content of MidSaps.

If you compare the cost and characteristics, it turns out quite interesting. Usually the synthetics of this level costs 20-30% more expensive.

Scope and release form

Scope of any lubricant For DVS is determined by tolerances, specifications and approval.

The manufacturer shows the following tolerances for KIXX G1 5W 30 oil:

• Sn (SM and below) / CF by API;
• GF-5 by ILSAC;
• ACEA A3 / B4.

This means that the engine oil under consideration is permissible to use in modern diesel and petrol engines. The tolerance of ILSAC speaks of high energy-saving lubrication properties.

On the differences in the properties of the oils of KIXX G1 5W30 VS KIXX G1 5W30 DEXOS 1

Despite the low content of sulfur, this lubricant is not recommended for fill in diesel engines with summer filter. The presence in the exhaust gas release system is permissible.

The oil obtained the following approval of automakers and complies with the specifications:

• Resource Conserving;
• Mercedes-Benz 229.31;
• Ford WSS-M2C-929A;
• General Motors 6094m;
• Chrysler MS-6395N.

KIXX G1 5W-30 is available in several types of packaging:

• 1 liter, article - L5312AL1E1;
• 4 liters, article - L531244TE1;
• 18 liters, Article - L5312K18E1;
• 200 liters, Article - L5312D01E1.

The articles of KIXX G1 5W 30 for the internal market of South Korea are somewhat different from the export:

• 1 liter - L5445A10;
• 4 liters, article - L544544T.

Today, this oil is found in both iron and plastic containers. In Russia, you can meet (although rarely) canisters originally created for the internal markets of the manufacturer.