The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (UK) (VLS) has closed the Silverhook investigations, VLS 010226 and VLS 010227, after the company took corrective action. In April 2025, VLS received a complaint about Silverhook Ultra-V 0W-30 PCEO. The case concerned the product’s compliance with SAE J300, which specifies for an SAE 0W-X grade, the Low Temperature Pumping ...

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Exol Lubricants has widened it’s coverage for Ford, Opel, Citroen, Peugeot and more following the release of Optima C3 LSPC 5W-30, its latest new-generation, fully synthetic low SAPS fuel economy engine oil. The product has been specifically formulated by Exol for use in a variety of modern petrol and diesel engines where Stellantis FPW9.55535/03 is ...

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JLM Lubricants UK takes a look at the hard life turbos are sometimes subject to and proposes a liquid solution before any drastic measures are taken. There’s no doubting the tenacity of the diesel turbo. With good maintenance, they can last up to 200,000 miles. However, add a dose of neglect into the mix and ...

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Are gasoline particulate filters, GPFs for short, the unsung hero in the fight against emissions? JLM Lubricants UK’s Mike Schlup argues that they are. Petrol cars fitted with a gasoline particulate filter are renowned for being amongst the cleanest cars on sale. Reassuringly for the motorist, there’s no evidence that the filters will suffer the ...

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Wynn’s gives its advice on different fuel types and how to improve engine performance with oils and additives. Understanding the various types of fuel, the oil functions, and how lubrication additives work is essential for drivers to optimise their vehicle’s performance. Petrol: Its fuel is derived from petroleum. It powers various vehicles and machinery globally, ...

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Let’s take a deeper dive into Castrol’s latest range of engine oils for the automotive aftermarket – the Magnatec range. To ensure independent garages and mechanics continue to have access to the best products, Castrol has released several new lubricants as part of its Magnatec range to meet the evolving demands of the market and ...

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A nationwide survey has found a proportion of UK car owners are uncertain about which engine oil to use in their car and would like the workshops they use to be more proactive in recommending suitable products. According to the survey commissioned by Castrol, nearly a third (29%) of car owners said they are unsure ...

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Witham Group has announced a commercial vehicle engine oil which carries the latest Volvo VDS – 5 and Daimler DTFR 15C130 specifications. The Super HD FE 5w-30 now offers extended oil drain intervals, fuel economy, engine cleanliness, anti – wear technology and helps reduce emissions with its low SAPS formulation. Euro 6 is the most ...

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Verification of Lubricant Specifications has issued a safety warning and escalated case VLS 010200, a complaint regarding Mannol Brake Fluid DOT 4 3002, to Trading Standards. In December 2023, VLS received a complaint claiming that the product failed in critical performance areas required for safe brake operation. VLS independently procured a sample of the product ...

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In a statement released on Monday, UK lubricants company Aztec Oils announced it had successfully opened a case with the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) in which it names and accuses Mannol of importing and selling lubricants from the UAE and Lithuania at well below cost, in a practice known as product dumping. The TRA, which ...

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