As A/C compressors become more complicated, the oil you choose when servicing increases in importance. Mahle explains. Lubricants are fundamental to the reliability and efficiency of modern vehicle systems, yet they are often overlooked during service and repair. Nowhere is this more evident than in air conditioning systems, where compressor oil plays a critical role ...

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VLS’ biennial industry lunch took place recently, as ever at London’s RAC club, the spiritual home of automotive gatherings. This year’s VLS lunch landed at just the right time to capitalise on a rare moment of general interest in the oil industry, what with prices rising due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. ...

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TotalEnergies Marketing UK has become the exclusive lubricants partner to Andy Savva, The Garage Inspector, supporting the promotion of its portfolio. Andy Savva has thousands of followers on social media and hundreds of garages and garage owners have reportedly benefited from his training and mentoring. This partnership will see TotalEnergies’ branding and products featured across Andy ...

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Guy Martin revisits Morris Lubricants’ factory for new video series.  UK manufacturer Morris Lubricants has reunited with brand ambassador Guy Martin – the popular lorry mechanic, motorbike racer, tractor lover, TV presenter and engineering enthusiast – for a new video series covering the manufacture, filling, and distribution of its oils and lubricants.   The new videos ...

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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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