Development of “IDEMITSU IFG Plantech Racing,” the World’s First API-certified Engine Oil with Racing Performance Made from More Than 80% Plant-based Raw Materials

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter referred to as “Idemitsu”) has developed a new engine oil, IDEMITSU IFG Plantech Racing (viscosity grade: 0W-20), which uses more than 80% plant-based raw materials (hereinafter referred to as “the Product”). The Product has obtained API (American Petroleum Institute) SP certification*1, making it the world's first*2 engine o...

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