With its ThermoShield Technology, Gulf Formula Elite provides the engine with ultimate protection even in the most extreme conditions. It meets McLaren’s exacting performance and efficiency demands by forming a robust coating on all critical engine parts for enhanced wear defence. It maintains optimum temperature by helping to dissipate heat, actively prevents oil deterioration, and helps to provide greater deposit control. Developed between the technology teams at Gulf and McLaren Automotive, Gulf Formula Elite is recommended for McLaren’s high-performance V8 and V6 engines and is also suitable for all modern gasoline and diesel passenger car engines seeking sustained peak performance.

ACEA C3, Renault RN0700/ 0710, MB 229.31, OPEL OV0401547, API SP, API SN Plus MB-Approval 229.51, MB-Approval 229.52, BMW Longlife-04

Recommended for McLaren’s high performance V8 and V6 engines, it is also suitable for all modern gasoline and diesel passenger car engines.

• Provides robust protection against wear even under extreme conditions, that keeps the engine running like new
• Prevents rapid oil deterioration and controls engine deposits for all round performance
• Offers potential fuel economy benefit
• Provides protection against possible Low Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI)
• Gulf Formula Elite can deliver up to:
• 40% better deposit control1
• 37% less wear2
• 90% better soot handling3
• Based on Gulf Formula Elite 5W-40 As per industry standard test 1) Seq. IIIH for API SP 2) OM646LA for ACEA C3 3) DV6C for ACEA C3
• Consult the handbook for the recommended oil viscosity and specification