Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution Gen 2 Sets New Benchmark
Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution Gen 2. Source: Valvoline
Valvoline™ Global Operations announced that its Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution Gen 2 heavy duty engine oil is now approved to deliver drain intervals of up to 100,000 miles by global powertrain leader Cummins, Inc.
This extended oil drain interval translates to increased uptime, fewer service events, and a lower total cost of ownership for operators. This latest milestone marks another industry first for Valvoline Global, reinforcing a legacy of innovation and the depth and breadth of its advanced product portfolio spanning the heavy-duty lubricant industry.
This real-world benefit has also been validated by America’s leading maker of heavy-duty diesel engines, Cummins Inc. Valvoline Global’s collaboration with Cummins spans over 30 years, during which time the two companies have developed advanced lubrication products including Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution Gen 2.
160 Years of Firsts
Established in 1866, and celebrating its 160th anniversary in 2026, Valvoline introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, and Valvoline Premium Blue One Gen 2 adds more “firsts” to Valvoline’s extensive list of innovations.
- Valvoline Premium Blue One Gen 2 is the first heavy duty engine oil to achieve OEM-approved 100,000-mile oil drain intervals.
- It is the first tri-fuel (diesel, natural gas, and gasoline) engine oil Sub: engineered and validated for extended drain capability.
Reducing Hidden Costs
Along with keeping equipment on the job for longer intervals between scheduled services, Valvoline Premium Blue One Gen 2 also reduces maintenance overhead costs for operators. Fewer service events means lower labor costs, reduced waste oil disposal fees, and since it can be used across engine types (diesel, natural gas and gasoline), the need to stock multiple oils is eliminated, decreasing inventory costs.
“Our best-in-class Research & Development team is laser-focused on ensuring that Valvoline Global is the best partner in the Heavy-Duty space by driving innovations that reduce the total cost of ownership for fleets and owner-operators alike,” said Walters. “As we continue our work with industry leaders like Cummins, Valvoline Global is partnering with its heavy duty customers to find even greater success by allowing them to operate as efficiently as possible. We sum this up through a simple promise: maximum performance, minimum downtime.
Oil Drain Interval Comparison
| Valvoline *Premium Blue One Solution™ Gen2 | OEM Standard | |
| Severe <5.0 mpg | 40,000 Miles | 25,000 Miles |
| Short Haul 5.0-5.9 mpg | 65,000 Miles | 50,000 Miles |
| Normal 6.0-6.9 mpg | 80,000 Miles | 60,000 Miles |
| Light >7.0 mpg | 100,000 Miles | 75,000 Miles |
