Are Chevron and KIXX LUBO branded base oils technically interchangeable?
No, they cannot be treated as the same. The Yeosu, South Korea plant produces two differently-branded base oils, Chevron and GS Caltex KIXX LUBO. Chevron and GS Caltex market their base oils separately, and the KIXX LUBO brand is not technically interchangeable with Chevron-branded base oils. Chevron’s substantial list of globally-approved lubricant formulations are based on Chevron-branded base oil properties and specifications. Chevron does not have any control of the GS Caltex KIXX LUBO product line, their specifications, or their product claims. KIXX-LUBO and Chevron-branded base oils are separate brands, so it is necessary to qualify lubricant products with those these two base stock slates using separate qualification programs. The Chevron-branded base oils that are sold from the Yeosu plant meet Chevron’s stringent specifications and performance requirements. Through rigorous testing, Chevron-branded base oils from our California and South Korea facilities have been shown to be
