The dexos™ engine oil specification was developed by General Motors and is a GM registered trademark. The specification was specially designed to meet the exacting requirements of GM’s advanced engine technology. Use of this global specification and trademark ensures that the same high performance, high quality engine oil will be available to GM customers worldwide.
The dexos™ licensing program is administered by The Center For Quality Assurance (CQA). It is a comprehensive approach to monitor adherence to GM’s quality standards through each step in the fluid's progress from license through commercialization. Each blender and rebrander involved in the production and sale of dexos1™ or dexos2™ must be licensed, facility accredited and undergo product testing prior to final licensing. Licensed brand names are registered, published, and routinely sampled to ensure consistent quality.
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Companies interested in becoming licensed to produce and market the dexos1™ and/or dexos2™ formulations should contact the Center For Quality Assurance (CQA) for licensing procedures and forms. Prospective licensees may choose to pursue a dexos™ license as a Blender or a Rebrander.
Licensed Blenders manufacture dexos™ using previously approved additives and formulations obtained from additive suppliers. Currently there are three additive suppliers with multiple approved dexos™ formulations. These are Afton, Infineum, Lubrizol and Oronite. Contact your respective representative for assistance on the best formulation for you.
Licensed Rebranders purchase fully formulated dexos™ from a licensed Blender and repackage it under their own brand name(s).
To begin the licensing process, all prospective licensees must submit a completed request form and a 5-gallon sample of the candidate oil to CQA for testing and qualification. Although the licensing process is comprehensive and thorough, applicants will find it to be relatively straight-forward. CQA works closely with each applicant, providing information and guidance throughout the licensing process.
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Please contact us for more information on how to become a dexos™ licensee.
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