INDIANAPOLIS (November 4, 2025) – Lucas Oil, the nation’s top-selling brand in oil additives and performance lubricants, today announced the launch of its first-ever product line designed exclusively for hybrid vehicles: Hybrid Oil Treatment and Hybrid Fuel Treatment with HybridShield Technology. The products will be on display at the 2025 AAPEX Show in the Lucas Oil Product booth number A1634 and featured in the AAPEX New Product Showcase.
These all-new hybrid-specific formulations were engineered to solve the hidden but very real problems new and used hybrid engines face. The products are becoming available as hybrid vehicles are gaining momentum in the market – analysts expect the global hybrid market to grow by more than 7% annually through 2034, with automakers like Ford planning to quadruple hybrid sales over the next five years and Honda unveiling new hybrid models. With more hybrids on the road, and hybrid owners committed to driving them longer than traditional gas-powered cars, there’s a growing need for smarter long-term engine protection.
“Many hybrid owners don’t know the unique stress their engines are under,” said Morgan Lucas, CEO of Lucas Oil. “When a hybrid is idling at a red light or in heavy traffic, the engine shuts off and the oil drains to the bottom. When it restarts, sometimes just 30 seconds later, it does so with less lubrication. Over time, these frequent ‘dry starts’ can lead to increased wear and tear, engine deposits and reduced performance. Issues can arise in the fuel system as well, particularly with water getting into the fuel. Since these vehicles often go six or eight weeks between fill-ups, moisture can build up and mix with gasoline, corroding vital parts like injectors and fuel pumps. Our new hybrid products are designed to address all these issues in a one-step solution easy enough for any driver to use.”
Meeting the Unique Needs of Hybrid Engines
Hybrid vehicles operate differently than standard internal combustion engines. The frequent stop/start cycles in city driving lead to more potential for premature engine wear, sludge buildup and long-term damage. Meanwhile, longer intervals between oil changes and infrequent refueling (especially in plug-in hybrids) mean fuel and oil sit longer, increasing the risk of moisture buildup, corrosion, and fuel degradation over time.
Unlike traditional additives repurposed for hybrid use, these new hybrid products represent the first Lucas Oil formulations tailored exclusively for hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology.
Hybrid Oil Treatment with HybridShield Technology is a top-fill formula that can be added at any time—not just during an oil change—and works with any brand or viscosity of oil. It’s designed to support the lighter oils used in most hybrids to deliver an extra layer of protection.
- Start-Stop Engine Saver: Reduces engine wear by lubricating during frequent engine restarts and dry starts
- HybridShield Technology is a proprietary formula designed specifically to protect hybrid engines
- Reduces excessive wear and sludge from stop-start starts
- Top-off application for ease of use
- Increases miles per gallon by reducing friction in the oil
- Provides significant cost savings during total life of the vehicle
- Extends the life of a hybrid stop-start engine
- Packaged in 50% recycled bottles
Hybrid Fuel Treatment with HybridShield Technology is formulated specifically for hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) systems that go longer between fuel cycles. It includes powerful fuel stabilizers and moisture dispersants to protect the entire fuel system.
- Keeps Fuel Fresh: Stabilizes fuel during long gaps between fill-ups
- HybridShield Technology is a proprietary formula designed specifically to protect hybrid fuel systems
- Removes water from fuel to prevent corrosion
- Increases miles per gallon and tunes up fuel system
- Provides significant cost savings during total life of the vehicle
- Extends the life of a hybrid stop-start engine’s vital fuel systems
- Packaged in 50% recycled bottles
Built by Experts, Backed by Testing
Both the Hybrid Oil Treatment and Hybrid Fuel Treatment are the result of extensive lab development and third-party testing to replicate common hybrid engine conditions, including extended idle times, frequent stop/start patterns, variable fuel usage and long intervals between servicing.
“Our new Hybrid products don’t just work in hybrids, they are made for them,” said Naomi Furgiuele, Vice President of Product Development. “Hybrid engines are sophisticated and require equally sophisticated additive technology engineered for how they operate. These advanced formulations reflect the expertise of our skilled engineers, chemists and years of testing to deliver targeted protection against the exact kinds of wear and degradation hybrids experience most. Think of them as an insurance policy for your hybrid engine.”
Lucas Hybrid Oil Treatment and Hybrid Fuel Treatment with HybridShield Technology are available now on Amazon.
