What is Speedol? Koçak Petrol’s military-approved oil brand
Quick answer: Speedol is the lubricant brand of Koçak Petrol Ürünleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., a family-owned company founded in Gebze in 1989. Its range covers more than 300 products spanning automotive, industrial, marine, aviation and defence applications. The brand’s best-known defence item is a domestically produced weapon protective oil approved by Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and TRTest for the MPT-76 infantry rifle in Turkish Armed Forces inventory.
Speedol at a glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Legal name | Koçak Petrol Ürünleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. |
| Brand | Speedol (also Rafinol, F6, Pennantoil) |
| Founded | 1989, family-owned company |
| Headquarters and plant | Gebze Pelitli, Kocaeli; 14,000 m² site, 4,500 m² covered |
| Capacity | 60,000 tonnes per year (single shift, company statement) |
| Product range | 300+ products, 700+ packaging options |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025 TÜRKAK-accredited laboratory |
| Web | speedol.com.tr |
Origins of the brand: the 1921 claim and the 1991 transfer
The company states that the Speedol brand was established in the United States in 1921 and that its history spans more than a century. According to defence outlet Defensehere, Koçak Petrol acquired the trademark rights and production know-how from the American company in 1991. Independent records of the brand’s US period are limited; this section rests largely on the company’s own account. Koçak Petrol itself was founded in 1989 and operates today under the management of Yusuf Koçak.
Position in the defence industry
Speedol appears in the SSB Industry Catalogue with an eight-page product listing under lubricants and chemical products. The company’s visibility on the defence side rests on three approvals:
First, Weapon Protective Oil SPD 63460 (S-761), developed for the MPT-76 and MPT-55 rifles, received SSB and TRTest approval in 2021; the product passed -57°C firing tests at MKE’s Kırıkkale facilities. Second, Aero Ultra Diesel S170, developed for TEI’s PD170 turbodiesel aviation engine, became the first domestically produced aviation engine oil cleared for use in that engine with TEI-TUSAŞ approval. Third, it was announced at SAHA EXPO that SpeedPower 4S HP400 engine oil will be used in BMC Power’s TUNA tank engine. The company has also signed a cooperation agreement with Turkish State Railways (TCDD) to produce a domestically made graphite synthetic flange lubricant.
Product groups
The products listed in the SSB catalogue and on the company website fall into these main groups: military engine oils, weapon care products, hydraulic system oils, transmission, gear and turbine oils, aviation products, and TSK antifreezes and special fluids. On the marine side, the range includes SpeedMarine diesel engine oils and outboard series. A full breakdown of all groups is available in the Speedol products guide.
Quality infrastructure: laboratory and certifications
The laboratory at the company’s Gebze plant holds TÜRKAK accreditation under ISO 17025; the firm’s SAHA İstanbul member profile describes this unit as handling product development and testing. Quality management is run under ISO 9001, environmental management under ISO 14001, and occupational health and safety under ISO 45001. Because military procurement requires batch-level test reports and traceability, an accredited laboratory is a precondition for defence-side approval processes: the SSB-TRTest approval of SPD 63460 and the TEI-TUSAŞ approval of Aero Ultra Diesel S170 were built on this infrastructure. The company also declares OEM approvals obtained from vehicle and equipment manufacturers; the product-by-product breakdown of these approvals appears in the technical data sheets.
Exports and growth
According to a September 2023 report in Hürriyet, the company was exporting to 19 countries at the time; the company website now states exports to more than 50 countries. The two figures refer to different dates and probably different counting methods. Investment in a new production plant in Gümüşova, Düzce is under way. Details are in the Speedol exports file.
Frequently asked questions
Which company owns the Speedol brand?
Speedol is a brand of Koçak Petrol Ürünleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., founded in Gebze in 1989. The company also uses the Rafinol, F6 and Pennantoil brands.
Is Speedol a domestic brand?
Production takes place entirely in Türkiye, at the Gebze plant. According to the company, the brand name originates in the United States of 1921; the trademark rights passed to Koçak Petrol in 1991.
Does Speedol hold military approvals?
Yes. Weapon Protective Oil SPD 63460 (S-761) received SSB and TRTest approval in 2021 and is used on the MPT-76 and MPT-55 rifles. Aero Ultra Diesel S170 carries TEI-TUSAŞ approval.
Where does Speedol manufacture?
At the plant built on a 14,000 m² site in Gebze Pelitli. Annual capacity is 60,000 tonnes on a single shift according to the company; a second plant is under construction in Gümüşova, Düzce.
Which sectors does Speedol supply?
Automotive, industry, agriculture, marine, aviation, rail and the defence industry. The catalogue lists more than 300 products, from engine oils and greases to antifreeze and de-icers.
Sources and verification note
Information based on company statements (capacity, brand history) is flagged as such in the text; a margin of caution should be kept for points that cannot be verified against publicly available independent records. Accessed: August 13, 2026.
- https://www.speedol.com.tr/hakkimizda
- https://www.speedol.com.tr/savunma-sanayi-ktg-14
- https://www.sahaistanbul.org.tr/firma/kocak-petrol-urunleri-san-ve-tic-ltd-sti
- https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/ekonomi/aile-sirketiydi-simdi-19-ulkeye-ihracat-yapiyor-savunmayla-ataga-kalkti-42331918
- https://defensehere.com/tr/speedol/
- https://lubricant-world.com/speedol-100-yilini-iki-onemli-onay-ile-kutluyor-2/
- https://www.fuardergisi.com.tr/kocak-speedol-yeni-yatirimlarla-savunma-sanayisinin-ihracat-gucunu-artirmayi-hedefliyor
