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    |Date: January 16, 2019
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    Switching Sequences

    The ACEA 2012 sequences for lubricant claims have been phased out and ACEA 2016 is now mandatory. PMM spo ...

    The ACEA 2012 sequences for lubricant claims have been phased out and ACEA 2016 is now mandatory. PMM spoke to Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), to find o ...

    January 16, 2019
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  • Misleading Oil Packaging

    |Date: January 08, 2019
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    January 08, 2019
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  • Ensuring Transparency

    |Date: October 23, 2018
    Ensuring Transparency

    Ensuring Transparency

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    PMM investigates the removal of an engine oil from sale following an investigation by independent trade body, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS). ...

    October 23, 2018
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  • The Role of Additives in Lubricant Performance

    |Date: May 01, 2018
    The Role of Additives in Lubricant Performance

    The Role of Additives in Lubricant Performance

    PMM investigates the role of additives in lubricant performance with independent trade body the Verificat ...

    PMM investigates the role of additives in lubricant performance with independent trade body the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS). ...

    May 01, 2018
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  • Engine Oil Making Out of Date Claims

    |Date: February 14, 2018
    Engine Oil Making Out of Date Claims

    Engine Oil Making Out of Date Claims

    PMM reviews some of the cases investigated by the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) over the ...

    PMM reviews some of the cases investigated by the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) over the past four years, as part of its work to protect mechanics and motorists by upholding standards ...

    February 14, 2018
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  • Engine Oil with Misleading Packaging & Incorrect Claims

    |Date: February 07, 2018
    Engine Oil with Misleading Packaging & Incorrect Claims

    Engine Oil with Misleading Packaging & Incorrect Claims

    PMM reviews some of the cases investigated by the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) over the ...

    PMM reviews some of the cases investigated by the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) over the past four years, as part of its work to protect mechanics and motorists by upholding standards ...

    February 07, 2018
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  • An Engine Gear Oil that Could Turn Solid in Winter

    |Date: January 30, 2018
    An Engine Gear Oil that Could Turn Solid in Winter

    An Engine Gear Oil that Could Turn Solid in Winter

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    PMM reviews some of the cases investigated by the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) over the past four years, as part of its work to protect mechanics and motorists by upholding standards ...

    January 30, 2018
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  • Bringing Transparency To The Lubricants Market – VLS

    |Date: November 29, 2017
    Bringing Transparency To The Lubricants Market – VLS

    Bringing Transparency To The Lubricants Market – VLS

    PMM examines the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) and its role in the motor industry by put ...

    PMM examines the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) and its role in the motor industry by putting the questions to VLS Chairman, Andrew Goddard. ...

    November 29, 2017
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    |Date: September 12, 2017
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