ELF and Renault: 40 years of shared passion

Renault and ELF have been united by a unique relationship and exclusive partnership since 1968. Renault and ELF have combined their efforts and their innovative capabilities so that their common clients can experience this same passion: the excellence of their products and services.

For 40 years the "Renault recommends ELF" signature has not only been printed on the pages of the owner's handbooks and displayed on vehicle rear window stickers, it has also been engraved on the collective unconscious. Renault and ELF have unceasingly reinforced their technical, sales and sporting links over four decades. This initially French partnership extended geographically as the two groups developed internationally to become the worlds leading players in their respective fields. The figures speak for themselves: ELF collaborates with Renault in more than 50 countries and offers a complete range of lubricants specially designed for Renault engines and transmissions, with 70 research engineers and 9 bench tests dedicated to Renault ! And last but not least, the two partners have won 13 world titles together in Formula 1 which is an unequalled research laboratory and a formidable communications relay. This partnership thus owes nothing to chance, but to the common desire to take up the automobile sector's challenges in a shared quest for excellence.

Motorsports

Formula One: what better laboratory for the excellence of our products, both from the standpoint of the RENAULT engines and chassis, and the ELF lubricants? The power and reliability benefits of ELF products are contributing to the remarkable success of the RENAULT F1 Team: 13 worldwide titles won together since 1979, notably including the double title of World Champion Constructor and Drivers in 2005, a magnificent double success that was repeated in 2006.

Value of the brands

RENAULT and ELF share a very strong brand culture that conveys specific attributes. The values of innovation, technology and passion permeate ELF, in perfect consistency with the manufacturer's involvement in both the worlds of sports and the general public. 

Technology

The combined expertise of RENAULT and ELF, stimulated by their applied research in Formula One, is helping to anticipate the requirements for new engines. As such, the ELF range is constantly evolving in coordination with the RENAULT technical teams, in order to actively contribute to the performances of the vehicles.

After-sales

Present as of the first filling of the vehicles in the plant, ELF lubricants are approved by RENAULT for After-sales. For this purpose, and in addition to the ACEA standards, they have to pass more severe specific tests, notably in terms of oxidation and cleanliness.

RENAULT exclusively recommends the usage of ELF lubricants.