Details about the entire line of ZIC oils

In the assortment of the manufacturer ZIC there are several families of lubricants of various types:

• Motor oils for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Motor oils for commercial vehicles.
• Transmission oils.
• Oils for small equipment.
• Special liquids.
• Hydraulic oils.
• Oils for agricultural machinery.

The range of motor oils is not very wide, it includes the following lines: Racing, TOP, X5, X7, X9. Let's consider them in more detail.

About ZIC

A subsidiary of a large Korean holding founded in 1965 is SK Lubricants. The ZIC brand itself launched its products in 1995. Now this giant occupies half of the world market, it synthesizes oils, the resulting raw materials are used to make their own products or sold to other companies as the basis for their oils. Not so long ago, in 2015, the manufacturer's line of oils was completely updated.

ZIC engine oils belong to group III, their carbon content is more than 90%, the content of sulfur and sulfates is at the lowest possible level, the viscosity index exceeds 120. The base component of the oils is universal and works in any external conditions. In 2005, new environmental regulations were introduced in the European Union, and ZIC was the first to comply with them by introducing Lowsaps technology and reducing the sulfur content of its products. Maintaining the viscosity index is also based on innovative technology: branching of paraffin chains at the molecular level or the process of hydroisomerization. Expensive technology that pays off in the end result.

The product range is small, but this is due to the company's work on quality, not quantity. Commercially available compounds are constantly being improved and improved, have many approvals from automakers. These are not the most elite grades of oils, they do not contain expensive mineral elements, their fat is chemically stable, so some automakers allow a long replacement interval for motor lubricants while ZIC oil is used.

Lining oil ZIC

I SAY RACING

There is only one oil in the line: 10W-50, ACEA A3 / B4. It has a unique composition designed for highly accelerated sports car engines. The composition includes PAO and a unique package of organic additives based on tungsten. The oil can be recognized by its red bottle with a black label.

I SAY TOP

The line is represented by synthetic oils designed for gasoline and diesel engines. The composition includes PAO, Yubase + base (ZIC's own production base) and a modern set of additives. Oils are recommended for heavy duty vehicles. The packaging is different from the others: a golden bottle with a black label. The oils of this line are produced in Germany. In total, there are two positions in the assortment: 5W-30 / 0W-40, API SN.

I SAY X9

A line of synthetic oils consisting of a Yubase+ base and a set of modern additives. They work in a wide temperature range, spend little on waste, protect against corrosion and overheating. The packaging of the line is gold with a gold label. It consists of several groups of oils: DIESEL (for diesel vehicles), Low SAPS (low content of ash, phosphorus and sulfur substances), Full Energy (fuel economy). Made only in Germany. There are several positions of oils in the line:

• LS 5W-30, API SN, ACEA C3.
• LS DIESEL 5W-40, API SN, ACEA C3.
• FE 5W-30, API SL/CF, ACEA A1/B1, A5/B5.
• 5W-30, API SL/CF, ACEA A3/B3/B4.
• 5W-40, API SN/CF, ACEA A3/B3/B4.

I SAY X7

Synthetic oils consist of a Yubase base and an additive package. They provide a reliable oil film even under constant loads, high cleaning properties and oxidation resistance. This line is also divided into groups Diesel, LS, FE. The packaging of the line is a gray canister with a gray label. Includes the following oils:

• FE 0W-20/0W-30, API SN PLUS, SN-RC, ILSAC GF-5.
• LS 5W-30, API SN/CF, ACEA C3.
• 5W-40, API SN/CF, ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4.
• 5W-30, API SN PLUS, SN-RC, ILSAC GF-5.
• 10W-40/10W-30, API SN/CF, ACEA C3.
• DIESEL 5W-30, API CF/SL, ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4.
• DIESEL 10W-40, API CI-4/SL, ACEA E7, A3/B3, A3/B4.

I SAY X5

A line of semi-synthetic oils for vehicles with gasoline engines. The composition of the oil includes the Yubase base and a set of additives. The oil washes the engine well, protects it from corrosion, and forms a strong and durable oil film. The line includes LPG oil designed for gas engines. The Diesel group is for diesel engines. The packaging of the line is blue with a blue label. Includes the following oils:

• 5W-30, API SN PLUS, SN-RC, ILSAC GF-5.
• 10W-40, API SN Plus.
• DIESEL 10W-40/5W-30, API CI-4/SL, ACEA E7, A3/B3, A3/B4.
• LPG 10W-40, API SN.

How to distinguish a fake

In 2015, the company rebranded and completely removed metal cans from sales. If a metal can is found in a store, it is a fake or just old. Only the barrels of large volume remained metal, a small volume is now produced in plastic.

The second thing to pay attention to is the quality of the pot. Fakes, like most other brands, are sloppy, have burrs, flaws, plastic is soft and easily deformed.

All original cans have a thermal film on the cork, the SK Lubrikans stamp is applied to its surface. The film protects the lid from accidental opening and, in addition, allows you to evaluate the originality of the package without opening it.

The original protective ring of the cap is disposable, remains in the vial when opened, in no case should the ring be left in the cork in the original packaging. Under the cover there is a protective film with a logo, the same inscription is squeezed out as on the film.

An important difference is the absence of a label, the manufacturer does not stick paper or plastic on the bottle, but puts all the information directly on the bottle material, as was done with metal containers, and preserves the plastic.

Additional protection measures are provided by the manufacturer, they differ depending on the manufacturer: South Korea or Germany. Koreans place the logo in the brand name and a vertical stripe on the front of the label; This is a microprint of the logo and company name. The inscriptions should be visible only at a certain angle, if they are visible to the naked eye, then the oil is not original. The aluminum cap is not glued, but welded to the container, without the use of a sharp object it does not come off. The boat itself is not smooth, on its surface there is a complex texture of inclusions and irregularities. The batch number of the oil, the production date are applied on the front, everything is according to the American-Korean rules: year, month, day.

The German packaging has a darker color, a black plastic lid equipped with a retractable spout, aluminum foil is prohibited in Germany. A hologram is pasted on these containers, the Yubase+ logo changes when the container is rotated at different angles. At the bottom of the pot is the inscription "Made in Germany", under it the batch number and date of manufacture.

Where is the best place to buy original ZIC oils

Original oils are always more often purchased at official representative offices, you can find them on the ZIC website, a very convenient menu https://zicoil.ru/where_to_buy/. If you are buying from another store and in doubt, ask for documents and make sure that the oil is not fake according to the information above.