Quartz Engine Oil E-Brochure
Engine Oil Lubricants range
Quartz: Driving lubricants innovation for all types of engines
Quartz deals with the demands of a diversified customer base every day. From motorsports teams and top racers to real-life experts, such as manufacturers and mechanics, our oil is tailored to meet all customer needs.
Quartz engineers have capitalized on 70 years of experience to design formulas with unprecedented molecular interactions. Each product contains specific hyperactive molecules that create the desired effect: Quartz series are empowered with the newest technologies.
Thanks to a long history of bold R&D, our Quartz engine oils exceed even the most demanding requirements of car manufacturers.
Quartz products are tested and approved by Major Automobile Manufacturers (Original Equipment Manufacturers – OEMs).
These product approvals are the official guarantee proving that Quartz products are 100% compatible with the equipment and technology of these related manufacturers.
Quartz engine oils not only enhance engine cleanliness, boost engine protection but also improve fuel efficiency1.
1 When dedicated “Fuel Economy” products are used.
Discover our state-of-the-art technology
3 reasons to believe in Quartz.
Discover our state-of-the-art ranges
Behind our trade-names
Find out more about our products trade-names and their different meanings.
Quartz Ineo range
Quartz Ineo is our top tier range specially formulated for vehicles equipped with particulate filters, and more largely recommended for all vehicles equipped with post-treatment systems.
Quartz Ineo range, with Age-Resistance technology offers unbeatable engine protection. Its unique combination of hyperactive molecules creates a strong thick oil film on all concerned engine parts. Engines are absolutely protected against a variety of challenges, from wear to oil oxidation even at extreme temperatures.
Quartz Ineo range prerequisites:
Ultimate Protection against oil oxidation
Fuel Economy performance 1
Advanced Synthetic
technology
Low Saps
compatibility
OEM2 claims
1 When dedicated “Fuel Economy” products are used.
2 Original Equipment Manufacturers.
Quartz Ineo products, pick yours!
| Quartz Ineo Products | Features | International Specifications | OEM Homologations (Original Equipment Manufacturers) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Product Name | Viscosity grade | Advanced Synthetic Technology |
Fuel Economy | Low Saps | ACEA | API | Approvals | Meets the requirements of |
| Quartz Ineo HTC |
5W-30 |  |
- | |
C3 | SN Plus | PSA B71 2297
PSA B71 2290 |
- |
| upgradedQuartz Ineo MC3 |
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- | |
C3 | SN Plus / CF | BMW LL-04
MB-Approval 229.52 Opel/Vauxhall OV 040 1547 - G30 Opel/Vauxhall OV 040 1547 - D30 Recommended by Kia |
GM Dexos 2
Chrysler MS-11106 VW 505.01 Suitable for Fiat 9.55535-S3 |
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Quartz Ineo Products
| Viscosity grade |
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| 0W-30 |
| Advanced Synthetic Technology | Fuel Economy | Low Saps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| ACEA | API | |
|---|---|---|
| C2, C3 | SP |
| Approvals |
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| BMW LL-04
BMW LL-12FE BMW LL-19FE Recommended by Kia |
| Meets the requirements of |
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| - |
| Viscosity grade |
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| 5W-30 |
| Advanced Synthetic Technology | Fuel Economy | Low Saps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- | |
| ACEA | API | |
|---|---|---|
| C3 | SN PLus |
| Approvals |
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| PSA B71 2297
PSA B71 2290 |
| Meets the requirements of |
|---|
| - |
| Viscosity grade |
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| 5W-30 |
| Advanced Synthetic Technology | Fuel Economy | Low Saps | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- | |
| ACEA | API | |
|---|---|---|
| C3 | SN Plus / CF |
| Approvals |
|---|
| BMW LL-04
MB-Approval 229.52 Opel/Vauxhall OV 040 1547 - G30 Opel/Vauxhall OV 040 1547 - D30 Recommended by Kia |
| Meets the requirements of |
|---|
| GM Dexos 2
Chrysler MS-11106 VW 505.01 Suitable for Fiat 9.55535-S3 |
Quartz 9000 range
Quartz 9000 is our top tier range composed of products designed for vehicles not equipped with particulate filters, offering a wide scope of use. Quartz 9000 products are developed to provide your engine with the highest level of protection, performance and durability.
Quartz 9000 range relies on the exclusive Age-Resistance technology. Quartz 9000, with Age-Resistance technology provides ultimate protection against mechanical wear or extreme temperatures, and outstanding engine performance throughout its lifespan, even under frequent stop and start conditions.
Quartz 9000 range prerequisites:
Ultimate Protection against oil oxidation
Fuel Economy performance1
Advanced Synthetic technology
Normal Saps compatibility
OEM2 claims
1 When dedicated “Fuel Economy” products are used
2 Original Equipment Manufacturers
Quartz 9000 products, pick yours!
| Quartz 9000 Products | Features | International Specifications | OEM Homologations (Original Equipment Manufacturers) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Product Name | Viscosity grade | Advenced Synthetic Technology |
Fuel Economy | ACEA | API | ILSAC | Approvals | Meets the requirements of |
| Quartz 9000 Future GF6 |
0W-20 | |
|
- | SP | GF-6A | - | - |
| Quartz 9000 Energy |
0W-40 | |
- | A3/B4 | SN/CF | - | ASTON MARTIN: Approved for 4.0L TwinTurbo V8 & 6.0L V12
Naturally aspirated engines MB-Approval 229.5 PORSCHE A40 VW 502.00/505.00 FORD WSS-M2C937-A |
- |
| Quartz 9000 Energy HKS G-310 |
5W-30 | |
- | A5 | CF | - | Recommended by Kia, with Factory Fill performance | - |
| Quartz 9000 Future GF6 |
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- | SP | GF-6A | - | - | |
| Quartz 9000 |
5W-40 | |
- | A3/B4 | SN/CF | - | PSA B71 2296
Renault RN 0700/0710 MB-Approval 229.5 VW 502.00/505.00 Porsche A40 |
Chrysler MS-12991
Fiat 9.55535-M2 Suitable for Fiat 9.55535-N2 Suitable for Fiat 9.55535-G2 Suitable for Fiat 9.55535-Z2 |
| Quartz 9000 SN |
5W-50 | |
- | - | SN/CF | - | - | - |
Quartz 9000 Products
| Viscosity grade |
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| 0W-20 |
| Advanced Synthetic Technology | Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|---|
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| ACEA | API | ILSAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | SP | GF-6A |
| Approvals |
|---|
| - |
| Meets the requirements of |
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| - |
| Viscosity grade |
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| 0W-40 |
| Advanced Synthetic Technology | Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|---|
|
- |
| ACEA | API | ILSAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3/B4 | SN/CF | - |
| Approvals |
|---|
| ASTON MARTIN: Approved for 4.0L TwinTurbo V8 & 6.0L V12
Naturally aspirated engines MB-Approval 229.5 PORSCHE A40 VW 502.00/505.00 FORD WSS-M2C937-A |
| Meets the requirements of |
|---|
| - |
| Viscosity grade |
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| 5W-30 |
| Advanced Synthetic Technology | Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|---|
|
- |
| ACEA | API | ILSAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A5 | CF | - |
| Approvals |
|---|
| Recommended by Kia, with Factory Fill performance |
| Meets the requirements of |
|---|
| - |
| Viscosity grade |
|---|
| 5W-30 |
| Advanced Synthetic Technology | Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|---|
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| ACEA | API | ILSAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | SP | GF-6A |
| Approvals |
|---|
| - |
| Meets the requirements of |
|---|
| - |
| Viscosity grade |
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| 5W-40 |
| Advanced Synthetic Technology | Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|---|
|
- |
| ACEA | API | ILSAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3/B4 | SN/CF | - |
| Approvals |
|---|
| PSA B71 2296
Renault RN 0700/0710 MB-Approval 229.5 VW 502.00/505.00 Porsche A40 |
| Meets the requirements of |
|---|
| Chrysler MS-12991
Fiat 9.55535-M2 Suitable for Fiat 9.55535-N2 Suitable for Fiat 9.55535-G2 Suitable for Fiat 9.55535-Z2 |
| Viscosity grade |
|---|
| 5W-50 |
| Advanced Synthetic Technology | Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|---|
|
- |
| ACEA | API | ILSAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | SN/CF | - |
| Approvals |
|---|
| - |
| Meets the requirements of |
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| - |
Quartz 7000 range
Quartz 7000 is our range of semi-synthetic products, providing effective and impeccable engine cleanliness.
Fighting against major causes of breakdowns, Quartz 7000 with Clean-Shield technology is the oil of choice across the globe to guarantee engine cleanliness during the entire drain interval and after oil change.
Quartz 7000 range prerequisites:
Advanced Cleanliness, even in extreme conditions
Normal Saps compatibility
Synthetic technology (Semi-synthetic)
OEM1 claims
1 Original Equipment Manufacturers claims.
Quartz 7000 products, pick yours!
| Quartz 7000 products | Features | International Specifications | OEM Homologations (Original Equipment Manufacturers) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Product Name | Viscosity grade | Semi- Synthetic Technology |
Fuel Economy | ACEA | API | ILSAC | Approvals | Meets the requirements of |
| Quartz 7000 Future GF6 |
5W-30 | |
|
- | SP | GF-6A | - | - |
| Quartz 7000 SN |
10W-40 | |
- | - | SN/(CF) | - | - | - |
| Quartz 7000 SN |
15W-50 | |
- | - | SN/(CF) | - | - | - |
Quartz 7000 Products
| Viscosity grade |
|---|
| 5W-30 |
| Semi-Synthetic Technology | Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|---|
|
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| ACEA | API | ILSAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | SP | GF-6A |
| Approvals |
|---|
| - |
| Meets the requirements of |
|---|
| - |
| Viscosity grade |
|---|
| 10W-40 |
| Semi-Synthetic Technology | Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|---|
|
- |
| ACEA | API | ILSAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | SN/(CF) | - |
| Approvals |
|---|
| - |
| Meets the requirements of |
|---|
| - |
| Viscosity grade |
|---|
| 15W-50 |
| Semi-Synthetic Technology | Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|---|
|
- |
| ACEA | API | ILSAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | SN/(CF) | - |
| Approvals |
|---|
| - |
| Meets the requirements of |
|---|
| - |
Quartz 5000 range
Quartz 5000 is our high-performance technology engine oil range, developed to provide advanced cleanliness.
Quartz 5000 range relies on the Clean-Shield technology. Thanks to advanced detergent molecules designed to capture and isolate dirt such as sludge and soot, Clean-Shield technology keeps engines clean in the long term.
Quartz 5000 range prerequisites:
Advanced Cleanliness
Normal Saps compatibility
Excellent temperature resistance
High-performance technology
Quartz 5000 products, pick yours!
| Quartz 5000 products | Features | International Specifications | OEM Homologations (Original Equipment Manufacturers) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Product Name | Viscosity grade | High- Performance Technology |
Fuel Economy | ACEA | API | ILSAC | Approvals | Meets the requirements of |
| Quartz 5000 Future GF6 |
10W-30 | |
|
- | SP | GF-6A | - | - |
| Quartz 5000 SN |
15W-40 | |
- | - | SN/(CF) | - | - | - |
| Quartz 5000 SN |
15W-50 | |
- | - | SN-(CF) | - | - | - |
Quartz 5000 Products
| Viscosity grade |
|---|
| 10W-30 |
| High-Performance Technology | Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|---|
|
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| ACEA | API | ILSAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | SP | GF-6A |
| Approvals |
|---|
| - |
| Meets the requirements of |
|---|
| - |
| Viscosity grade |
|---|
| 15W-40 |
| High-Performance Technology | Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|---|
|
- |
| ACEA | API | ILSAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | SN/(CF) | - |
| Approvals |
|---|
| - |
| Meets the requirements of |
|---|
| - |
| Viscosity grade |
|---|
| 15W-50 |
| High-Performance Technology | Fuel Economy | |
|---|---|---|
|
- |
| ACEA | API | ILSAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | SN/(CF) | - |
| Approvals |
|---|
| - |
| Meets the requirements of |
|---|
| - |
Quartz 4000 and 3000 ranges
Quartz 4000 and 3000 are our competitive high-performance technology engine oil ranges compliant with API International Standards and suitable for hardworking engines.
Quartz 4000 and 3000 range prerequisites:
Cleanliness
Multigrade and monograde engine oils
Quartz 4000 and 3000 products, pick yours!
| Quartz 4000 products | Features | International Specifications | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Product Name | Viscosity grade | Multigrade and monograde Engine oil Technology |
API |
| Quartz 4000 SM |
10W-30 | |
SM, SL/(CF) |
Quartz 4000 Products
| Viscosity grade | Multigrade and monograde
Engine oil Technology |
API | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10W-30 | |
SM, SL/(CF) |
| Quartz 3000 products | Features | International Specifications | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Product Name | Viscosity grade | Multigrade and monograde Engine oil Technology |
API |
| Quartz 3000 SJ |
20W-50 | |
SJ/CF |
Quartz 3000 Products
| Viscosity grade | Multigrade and monograde
Engine oil Technology |
API | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20W-50 | |
SJ/CF |
Quartz Future series
Quartz X000 Future series is specifically developed to cope with API and ILSAC sequences.
Our Quartz Future series covers products in our Quartz 5000, Quartz 7000, Quartz 9000 and Quartz 9000 Xtra ranges.
Quartz Future series is composed of three sub-ranges:
Quartz X000 Future GF6: (previously GF51): Products with strict API SP / ILSAC profiles
Quartz X000 Future XT: Products with Ford homologations
Quartz X000 Future FGC: Products with Ford and GM dexos1™ Gen3 homologations
1 Quartz X000 Future GF5 will be gradually phased out in 2021.
Quartz products with API indication
Quartz products with API indication in their trade-names have a strict API profile.
Quartz 4000 SL is strictly API SL(/CF)1 without any homologations
Quartz 3000 SJ is strictly API SJ(/CF)1 without any homologations
1 (/CF) when applicable, according to local formulations.
Quartz X000 VS Quartz X000 Energy
Quartz X000 Energy products cannot carry French homologations (PSA, Renault…), and are mainly developed to satisfy German OEM (German profiles).
Quartz 9000 5W-40 or Quartz 9000 Energy 5W-40
Quartz 7000 10W-40 or Quartz 7000 Energy 10W-40
Amongst the existing products, here are a few explanations:
Quartz Ineo FGO 5W-40 and Quartz 7000 FGO 5W-40: FGO stands for French German OEM
Quartz Ineo Xtra EC6 0W-20: EC6 stands for European C6 (European profile, ACEA C6)
Quartz Ineo DID 5W-30: DID stands for Direct Injection Diesel
Quartz Ineo HTC 5W-30: HTC stands for High Temperature Countries
Quartz Ineo ECS 5W-30: ECS stands for Emission Control System1
1 Respect for the environment: “ECS – Emission Control System”: lower CO2 emissions and other pollutants. As well as improving the efficiency of the Particulate Filter.