21 October 2003

MUSCAT — Total Lubricants Middle East has launched its new petrol engine oil Quartz 5000 SL in Oman. The new generation engine oil is designed to meet the latest API SL/CF and ACEA A2/B2-2002 international specifications. The product is now available in a newly designed and very attractive packaging.

The new Quartz 5000 SL offers motorists the latest technological innovations and new product advantages. It is the top-of-the-line mineral engine oil, devised by Total’s research centres and meets the latest vehicle manufacturer’s requirements.

The development of Quartz 5000 SL engine oil for passenger cars has been driven by three key performance requirements: the desire for more robust engine oils that offer extended drain capability; improved protection of emission control system; and improved fuel economy. This product represents a significant improvement over earlier SJ level oils and is a new milestone in car engine oil technology.

In addition to this, Total’s Quartz range of lubricants comprises Quartz 9000 5W40, fully synthetic engine oil, Quartz Racing 10W50 fully synthetic engine oil and Quartz 7000 15W50 semi-synthetic multigrade engine oils. These products are available in convenient packings and customers are assured of the qality and image of a powerful and dependable brand.

The company recently changed its name to Total and adopted a new visual identity that includes new colours and a new logo. This change of name symbolises a unified group, an attentive and responsive group that cares about people and values bio-diversity and environmental protection and more importantly a group driven by a shared ambitions to satisfy its customers requirements with superior, reliable and safe solutions.

Total is the world’s fourth largest oil and gas group and its activities covers the whole energy chain of the petroleum industry exploration, oil and gas production, refining and marketing, trading and power generation. Total is also a major player in the chemicals business.

Towell Auto Centre is the distributors for Total brand of lubricants in Oman. Total Lubricants in association with Towell Auto has been very active in the lubricants market and is working very actively to become a leading player in this market. Towell Auto Centre, in addition to supplying high quality lubricants, also provides a full range of services to their customers such as used oil analysis, technical services, etc. through their well-trained and experienced manpower.

© Times of Oman 2003