1944
Group of German and Italian scientists initiated the research into synthetic lubricants for the First Jet Aircraft Engines.
The Idea of Syn-Sol was born.
(Colloidal Suspension of sub-micronic solid lubricants in 100% Synthetic fluid)

1953
First Syn-Sol lubricant is used "experimentally" in automobile

New 1953 Citroen 15 with six-cylinder engine and Front-wheel drive.

1966
First Syn!™ 100% Synthetic Colloidal Super Lubricants produced


These new lubes were comparatively tested against AGIP oil in Italy and Yugoslavia on two new 1966 FIAT 500 mini cars with great results.

1969
SynLube Company formed in Vancouver, BC - CANADA

1969
First US customer installs Syn! into a new 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.

1970
The first vehicle on the Moon was eight-wheeled robot Lunokhod 1, which was part of Luna 17 mission launched by USSR on November 10, 1970.

It was the first space vehicle that utilized SynLube™ lubricants.

1970
FIAT Abarth 695 SS

This car which utilized SynLube™ lubricants was entered in numerous competitions in Italy, Yugoslavia, Germany, Poland and Czechoslovakia from 1970 to 1972 and has 13 wins to its credit. It was sold in 1977 to a car collector in France, he raced it again "as is" in 1992 and won two races.

1971
Apollo XV First use of "Lunar Rover" on Moon

The "Lunar Rover" used SynLube™ gear lubricant with colloidal Silver in "harmonic" gear transmissions that were installed between each electric motor and the wheel.
(4 were used, one for each wheel).
SynLube™ Hydraulic fluid was used in the Lunar Rover's "power" steering.

1972
Apollo XVI second "Lunar Rover" mission
Apollo XVII third and final "Lunar Rover" mission

The SynLube™ Functional Fluids were choosen by NASA engineers because of their capability to perform in temperature extremes from -70°F to +525°F (-56°C to +275°C).

1973
Lunokhod 2, which was part of Russian Luna 21 mission launched January 8, 1973, utilized SynLube™ fluids as well.

1974
BERTONE uses Syn! in a hand made prototype of Lamborghini BRAVO.

The car, which is fully functional, has been test driven for over 300,000 km.

1982
SynLube produces first SAE 5W-50 100% Synthetic Motor Oil

1984
SynLube introduces ITAL GTS the first Motor Oil capable of 5-year / 50,000-mile service without oil changes.

1986
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA trucks place 2nd and 3rd in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

1986
M.I.K. Automotive Inc. of North Hollywood, California installs SynLube™ into every new BERTONE X1/9 Italian made mid-engine sports car that they sell.

The cars are backed by 5-year /50,000-mile Warranty that does not require ANY periodic maintenance.

1987
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA truck places 2nd in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

1987-1990
Team of Czech students drives modified TATRA truck that uses SynLube™ lubricants around the World in 37months without any oil changes (engine & drive train)

1988
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA truck places 1st in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

1989
MORETTI uses SynLube™ in all their special production TURBO UNO automobiles

This vehicle competed successfully in "One Lap of America Rally"

1990
SynLube opens sales office in Las Vegas, Nevada - USA

1990
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA trucks place 3rd and 4th in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

1991
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA trucks place 4th and 5th in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

1991
In "1991 Silver State Open Race" SynLube™ lubricated BERTONE X1/9 finished 2nd.

1992
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA truck places 3rd in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

1993
SynLube, Inc. formed in Las Vegas, Nevada - USA

1994
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA truck places 1st in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

1995
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA truck places 1st in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

1996
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA truck places 2nd in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

1996
SynLube, Inc. introduces Syn-Sol-X™ It is the first Synthetic Motor Oil capable of up to: 10-year / 100,000-mile service.


Capabilities of this product are demonstrated on brand new KIA Sephia, which is driven 151,145 miles without oil changes.

1997
SynLube™ lubricated Tiny Mars Rover "Sojourner" developed by JPL is a centerpiece of NASA Martian Mission.

Miniature electric motors in each wheel hub have SynLube™ lubricated bearings.

1998
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA trucks place 1st and 3rd in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

1998
SynLube, Inc. introduces Lube-4-Life™ the first Synthetic Colloidal Motor Oil capable of
10-year / 150,000-mile service, it is:
"The FIRST Oil you do NOT change".

1999
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA truck places 1st in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

2000
SynLube, Inc. introduces complete Lube-4-Life® System that consists of not just Motor Oil but also: Motor Oil Filter, TwinMagnet, ATF and Gear Oil(s);
This "system" is capable of 10-year / 150,000-mile service and allowing most new vehicles to be virtually maintenance free.

2000
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA truck places 2nd in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

2001
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA truck places 1st in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

2001
SynLube, Inc. introduces new additions to Lube-4-Life® System:
PSF - Power Steering Fluid
Synthetic DOT 3/4 Brake Fluid

2002
SynLube™ lubricated TATRA truck places 2nd in PARIS-DAKAR Rally

2002
Lube-4-Life^® is registered by SynLube, Inc. as a Trademark with U.S. Patents and Trademarks Office.

2002
SynLube, Inc. introduces new additions to Lube-4-Life^® System:
TriMagnet for Oil Filters
Special Gear Oil for vehicles that use ATF in Manual Shift Transmissions (FORD)
Synthetic DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid

2002
Allison Transmission uses SynLube™ "00" Grease in their production equipment.

2003
SynLube, Inc. introduces new additions to Lube-4-Life^® System:
Synthetic DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid - Long Life version
SAE 0W-40 Motor Oil for vehicles that use SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 Motor Oil as OEM requirement (FORD & HONDA)

2003
OKA AUTO USA equips all OKA Race Cars with SynLube Lube-4-Life^® System

2004
SynLube Lube-4-Life^® lubricated OKA RACE places 1st in SCCA AutoX in FP class in SCCA Las Vegas Region

2004
SynLube, Inc. upgrades the service specification of complete Lube-4-Life® System that consists of Motor Oil, Motor Oil Filter, TwinMagnet, ATF and Gear Oil(s);
From previous 10-year / 150,000-mile service to a new specification of: 10-year / 150,000-mile / 4,000 hour service - which ever occurs first. This allows most new vehicles to be virtually maintenance free for duration of their certified useful life as per EPA and CARB regulations.