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VLS investigates false Stellantis oil claims

|Date: December 22, 2025

VLS investigates false Stellantis oil claims

The VLS has launched an investigation and issued a warning about engine oils making claims against Stella ...

The VLS has launched an investigation and issued a warning about engine oils making claims against Stellantis specification used for Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat and Vauxhall models. The Verification of Lub ...

December 22, 2025
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Demand of steering system lubricants

|Date: November 19, 2025

Demand of steering system lubricants

Matthias Ostertag, head of automotive components at Fuchs, explores the changing landscape of vehicle ste ...

Matthias Ostertag, head of automotive components at Fuchs, explores the changing landscape of vehicle steering systems and the increased demands on the lubricants needed for them. As vehicles evolve i ...

November 19, 2025
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The importance of sourcing quality engine oils

|Date: October 28, 2025

The importance of sourcing quality engine oils

Owen Llyod, chief operations officer of Morris Lubricants, discusses the importance of sourcing quality e ...

Owen Llyod, chief operations officer of Morris Lubricants, discusses the importance of sourcing quality engine oils. Gone are the days when automotive workshops had a big tank of engine oil that was u ...

October 28, 2025
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VLS clears up oil specification confusion

|Date: October 27, 2025

VLS clears up oil specification confusion

Many workshops are still unsure about oil specifications. It’s the VLS’ job to make sure that changes. In ...

Many workshops are still unsure about oil specifications. It’s the VLS’ job to make sure that changes. Independent membership organisation the Verification of Lubricant Specifications, with the suppor ...

October 27, 2025
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TotalEnergies explores engine oil differences

|Date: October 24, 2025

TotalEnergies explores engine oil differences

David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager and Tom Hyde, technical manager at TotalEnergies, explore the ...

David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager and Tom Hyde, technical manager at TotalEnergies, explore the difference in engine oil specifications between OEM approved and “recommended for”. Engine lubr ...

October 24, 2025
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Duckhams reflects on its motorsport history

|Date: December 04, 2024

Duckhams reflects on its motorsport history

PMM charts Duckhams Oils’ enduring association with motorsport as it celebrates almost a century of break ...

PMM charts Duckhams Oils’ enduring association with motorsport as it celebrates almost a century of breaking records and backing winners on the track. This year’s motorsports season is well underway, ...

December 04, 2024
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Castrol launches low-viscosity engine oil

|Date: September 24, 2024

Castrol launches low-viscosity engine oil

Castrol has launched a low-viscosity engine oil for use on a range of Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Vauxhall v ...

Castrol has launched a low-viscosity engine oil for use on a range of Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Vauxhall vehicles. Castrol MAGNATEC 0W-20 FE has been designed for petrol and diesel engines introduced f ...

September 24, 2024
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Castrol discusses manufacturer relationships

|Date: September 12, 2023

Castrol discusses manufacturer relationships

Castrol discusses what benefits having a close relationship with vehicle manufacturers can bring to its a ...

Castrol discusses what benefits having a close relationship with vehicle manufacturers can bring to its aftermarket offering. Automotive manufacturers are under increasing pressure to deliver mobility ...

September 12, 2023
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Petronas discusses supplier ethical standpoints

|Date: September 08, 2023

Petronas discusses supplier ethical standpoints

Domenico Ciaglia, managing director at Petronas Lubricants discusses the role ethical and moral standpoin ...

Domenico Ciaglia, managing director at Petronas Lubricants discusses the role ethical and moral standpoints are playing in the automotive supply chain. Customer requirements, behaviours, and expectati ...

September 08, 2023
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Liqui Moly looks at EV Brake Systems

|Date: April 03, 2023

Liqui Moly looks at EV Brake Systems

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This ...

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This month it looks at EV Brake Systems. Problem: EV Brake Systems Solution: Liqui Moly’s Brake Flu ...

April 03, 2023
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How to change fluid in Volkswagen DSG

|Date: February 20, 2023

How to change fluid in Volkswagen DSG

In this latest article, technical experts from OESAA members, Delphi Technologies and Laser Tools, have t ...

In this latest article, technical experts from OESAA members, Delphi Technologies and Laser Tools, have teamed up to offer a guide to technicians changing the fluid in a Volkswagen DSG triple-clutch g ...

February 20, 2023
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Liqui Moly investigates leaking radiators

|Date: January 25, 2023

Liqui Moly investigates leaking radiators

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This ...

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This month it takes a look at leaking radiators. Problem: Leaking radiators Solution: Liqui Moly Ra ...

January 25, 2023
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Liqui Moly tackles clogged DPFs

|Date: November 03, 2022

Liqui Moly tackles clogged DPFs

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. Prob ...

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. Problem: Clogged DPFs Solution: Liqui Moly’s DPF Cleaning Kit Assessment: Diesel vehicles that are ...

November 03, 2022
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Liqui Moly solves high oil consumption fault

|Date: September 21, 2022

Liqui Moly solves high oil consumption fault

In this series, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This month, it a ...

In this series, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This month, it addresses a vehicle with high oil consumption. Problem: High oil consumption Solution: Pro-Line ...

September 21, 2022
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Liqui Moly’s Oil Guide

|Date: May 27, 2022

Liqui Moly’s Oil Guide

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. Prob ...

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. Problem: Specification errors Solution: Liqui Moly’s Oil Guide Assessment: It used to be so easy in ...

May 27, 2022
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