As there are no general industry standards, the variety of characteristics, defined by these specifications, cover a wide range of Viscosities, Low Temp Fluidity, Volatilities, Flash points, Pour Points, Shear Stabilities and other performance requirements.

SIP has worked with a number of European oil companies, in combination with additive suppliers, to help design finished oil recommendations. These formulations have the right type of base stocks combined with additives, especially Viscosity Modifiers, which the customer can then present to the OEM, in order to gain approvals.

SIP has carried out this type of development in the past in Poland for Delphi; in Turkey for ZF Sachs and in Belgium for COFAP.