VIDEO: The Alphabet Soup Of Motor Oil
Engine oil is a category that’s loaded with acronyms.
Valvoline Launches Its First Hybrid-Specific Motor Oil
Extending its commitment to develop products and services for vehicles of the future, Valvoline creates full synthetic motor oil specifically formulated for hybrid electric vehicles.
Motor Oil: It’s Not All The Same
One of the most diverse categories in any parts store is found in the motor-oil display area. With a dizzying array of brands, base stocks, viscosities and additive packages, there are oils for every application.
Pennzoil Launches 4 New Motor Oils
These four full synthetic motor oils are engineered to meet the requirements of motorists’ engine types and driving styles, providing complete care for these vehicles. The products will be available for purchase from select online retailers beginning Nov. 1.
Motor Oil: API SN Plus and Low-Speed Pre-Ignition
The addition of SN Plus happened because GF-6 was going to take a while to complete.
CRP Automotive Introduces 3 New Pentospeed 0W-20 Motor Oils for European Makes
“The new Pentospeed motor oils deliver cutting-edge OEM technology and fulfill the need for technically advanced, high-performing formulations,” the company said in a news release.
New Motor Oils and OEM Requirements
As the OEMs began adopting electronic fuel injection on most of their mass-produced vehicles, the role of engine oils also began to change.
Pennzoil Launches Pennzoil Platinum 0W-16 Full Synthetic Motor Oil With PurePlus Technology
Shell said it has developed the next generation of motor oil – Pennzoil Platinum SAE 0W-16 Full Synthetic Motor Oil with PurePlus Technology – to respond to the continuous focus on increasing fuel economy and reducing emissions.
Valvoline Introduces Low-Speed Pre-Ignition Protection Across Motor Oil Portfolio
Valvoline is introducing protection against an issue in newer engines called low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) across its line of North American motor oils for gasoline-powered vehicles.
Valvoline Introduces Full Synthetic Motor Oil To Protect Against Carbon Buildup In Newer Engines
Valvoline said it has developed a new motor oil engineered to protect against carbon buildup in gasoline direct injection (GDI), turbocharged and other engines manufactured since 2012.
