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PETRONAS Lubricants International Debuts First-to-Market JASO-Certified Lubricants for Japan's Newest Generation of Engines

CHIBA, JAPAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 January 2026 - PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) today set a new industry benchmark at the Tokyo Auto Salon with the debut of its market-first Japanese Automotive Standards Organization (JASO)-certified lubricants engineered for Japan's latest generation of advanced engines.

This milestone is anchored by the launch of PETRONAS Syntium Supreme for passenger vehicles and PETRONAS Urania for personal mobility, reinforcing PLI's commitment to delivering advanced, high performance solutions specifically tailored for the Japanese market.

At the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, senior leadership from PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) and Petroplan officiate the launch of PLI’s market-first Japanese Automotive Standards Organisation (JASO)-certified lubricants, available as PETRONAS Syntium Supreme JASO GLV2 and PETRONAS Urania 5000 JASO DL-1. From L-R: Yoshitaka Ohno, President, Petroplan Co. Ltd; Kenichi Fujita, Director, Petroplan Co. Ltd; Khalil Muri, Managing Director and Group CEO, PETRONAS Lubricants International; Noorhana Habib, Regional Managing Director Asia, PETRONAS Lubricants International
At the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, senior leadership from PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) and Petroplan officiate the launch of PLI’s market-first Japanese Automotive Standards Organisation (JASO)-certified lubricants, available as PETRONAS Syntium Supreme JASO GLV2 and PETRONAS Urania 5000 JASO DL-1. From L-R: Yoshitaka Ohno, President, Petroplan Co. Ltd; Kenichi Fujita, Director, Petroplan Co. Ltd; Khalil Muri, Managing Director and Group CEO, PETRONAS Lubricants International; Noorhana Habib, Regional Managing Director Asia, PETRONAS Lubricants International

Designed for modern, high-efficiency passenger vehicle engines, the PETRONAS Syntium Supreme 0W 16 and 0W-20 with JASO GLV2 exceed API SQ performance standards and ILSAC GF-7B fuel efficiency performance. Formulated with PETRONAS CoolTech+™ Technology, these products effectively manage heat and oxidation, preventing deposit build-up and maintaining efficiency throughout the full drain interval. Enhanced shear stability further ensures sustained protection even under high stress conditions, enabling efficient engine performance and superior fuel economy of up to 19% fuel savings.

Extending this advanced portfolio, PETRONAS Urania 5000 JASO DL-1 0W-30 marks the first entry of the PETRONAS Urania range into the Japan market and simultaneously stands as one of the first PETRONAS Lubricants product officially registered under JASO standards, offering high-performance capability in a category with limited global availability. Its formulation features PETRONAS StrongTech™ Technology, designed to strengthen the oil film for longer engine life and improved reliability; support extended drain intervals, reduce maintenance downtime as well as maximise vehicle uptime and fuel economy.

The new product range underscores PLI's dedication to provide innovative and localised solutions for drivers in Japan. By combining global research and development expertise with regional performance requirements, PLI continues to drive the future of engine efficiency, durability and performance.

All newly launched products are now available in Japan through Petroplan, the authorised distributor for PETRONAS Lubricants International.
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PETRONAS Lubricants International

PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) is the global lubricants manufacturing and marketing arm of PETRONAS, Malaysia's dynamic global energy group. Established in 2008, PLI manufactures and markets a full range of high-quality automotive and industrial lubricant products in over 100 markets internationally. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, PLI also has offices around the world including Turin, Belo Horizonte, Beijing, and Chicago. PLI is the technical resource behind PETRONAS' partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, responsible for the design, development and delivery of the Fluid Technology Solutions™, which includes customised lubricants, fuels and transmission fluids to power the Silver Arrows.

We are a progressive energy and solutions partner, enriching lives for a sustainable future. Our commitment remains to conduct and grow our business in ways that contribute positively to society and the environment.

PLI is driving an aggressive business growth agenda as one of the leading global lubricants companies at the forefront of the industry, providing custom-made solutions for every need. For more information, please visit www.pli-petronas.com.

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