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Duron Low-Viscosity 5W-30 Oil Approved for Latest Mack, Volvo Engines

Duron Advanced 5W-30 earns OEM approval for the latest Volvo and Mack engines, giving fleets a new low-viscosity option for fuel savings and protection.

Image of a Petro-Canada Lubricants Duron Advanced 5W-30 container with an “Approved” stamp, highlighting its new Volvo and Mack engine approvals.

Petro-Canada Lubricants’ Duron Advanced 5W-30 is now approved for Volvo VDS-5 and Mack EOS-5 engines, expanding fleet options for low-viscosity FA-4 oils.

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Petro-Canada Lubricants, an HF Sinclair brand, announced that its Duron Advanced 5W-30 FA-4 heavy-duty engine oil has been approved for Volvo VDS-5 and Mack EOS-5.

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The approval follows extended field testing across multiple engine platforms. Duron Advanced 5W-30 is now cleared for use in Volvo 13L Euro 6 Step D engines and 2021-and-newer Mack MP8 engines.

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“These OEM approvals reflect the strength of our technology and development teams,” said Melissa Mastrocola, business segment manager for transportation at Petro-Canada Lubricants, in a release..

“Few fluids today are recommended for these modern engines, which underscores the quality of this product.”

Fuel Economy and Engine Protection

Petro-Canada Lubricants reports that Duron Advanced 5W-30 can deliver fuel economy gains of up to 0.5% compared to VDS-4.5/EOS-4.5 approved fluids. Formulated to exceed API FA-4 requirements, the oil is designed to reduce friction and viscous drag while maintaining wear protection.

For fleets seeking additional approved options, Petro-Canada Lubricants will continue offering its VDS-4.5/EOS-4.5-approved 5W-30 products: Duron UHP 5W-30, Duron UHP E8-X 5W-30 for North America, and Duron UHP-E 5W-30 for EMEA.

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