Chevron Updates Hydraulic Oil Range

Chevron has reintroduced its Clarity® line of premium ashless hydraulic oils, featuring Clarity EliteSyn™ AW and Clarity® AW.

The newly reformulated line was developed with marine operations in mind. Its zinc-free, ashless formulation contains no heavy metals, making it safer for aquatic environments. Operators gain longer oil life, superior oxidation stability, and easier transitions from older zinc-based fluids.

Chevron’s Clarity EliteSyn AW and Clarity AW deliver advanced performance for heavy-duty equipment in construction, marine, mining, and industrial applications, especially in regions where reducing environmental impact is critical.

Clarity EliteSyn™ AW (formerly Clarity Synthetic AW) is a zinc-free, ashless formulation with no heavy metals — safer for people, wildlife, and aquatic environments. It is formulated with VARTECH® technology and proven to minimize varnish and sludge build-up, says Chevron. It has superior oxidation and thermal stability with TOST life >10,000 hours, high VI, and pour point below –40°C.

Clarity® AW (formerly Clarity Hydraulic AW) is a premium ashless, zinc-free mineral-based formulation designed for industrial and mobile hydraulic systems. It is formulated with VARTECH technology and reduced varnish and deposit formation demonstrated in Chevron proprietary high-temperature aging trials. It has an extended oil life and superior wear protection validated in industry pump and gear tests. It also has high compatibility and filterability, simplifying transitions from zinc-based fluids.

Both Clarity EliteSyn AW and Clarity AW are now available in multiple ISO grades.