Low SAPS Oils

Low SAPS engine oils are designed for modern vehicles fitted with emissions control systems. SAPS refers to sulphated ash, phosphorus, and sulphur, which are elements found in traditional oil additives.

Reducing these elements helps protect emissions systems while still providing engine protection.

What SAPS means

SAPS components come from additives used to control wear, cleanliness, and oxidation. While effective, these elements can create ash when oil is burned during normal engine operation.

In modern engines, this ash can accumulate in emissions systems.

Why low SAPS exists

Diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters are sensitive to ash build up. Excess ash can block filters, increase regeneration frequency, and reduce system efficiency.

Low SAPS oils are formulated to limit ash production and reduce long term emissions system contamination.

Where low SAPS is used

Low SAPS oils are commonly specified for modern diesel vehicles and some petrol engines fitted with advanced emissions systems.

They are most often required where vehicles operate under strict emissions regulations or manufacturer requirements.

How protection is maintained

Reducing SAPS does not mean removing protection. Low SAPS oils use alternative additive technologies to maintain wear protection, cleanliness, and stability.

These formulations balance engine protection with emissions system compatibility.

What low SAPS is not

Low SAPS does not mean lower quality. It does not automatically mean extended drain capability, higher performance, or suitability for all engines.

It simply describes an oil designed to protect emissions systems while meeting specific engine requirements.