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    ACEA publishes light-duty vehicle sequences

    The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published the 2021 ACEA light-duty oil sequ ...

    The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published the 2021 ACEA light-duty oil sequences. The ACEA sequences identify relevant performance standards for lubricants specifically t ...

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    How lubricants contribute to emission reduction

    Ultra-low viscosity lubricants are making a sizeable contribution to reducing vehicle emissions from mode ...

    Ultra-low viscosity lubricants are making a sizeable contribution to reducing vehicle emissions from modern vehicles, according to Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specificati ...

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    VLS offers update on industry review

    PMM hears from Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), about the ...

    PMM hears from Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), about the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation review and why its renewal is so important for the lub ...

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    VLS partners with a Trading Standards authority

    Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has entered into a Primary Authority partnership with Buck ...

    Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has entered into a Primary Authority partnership with Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards. Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards will pro ...

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    VLS runs through ACEA 2016 sequences update

    PMM hears from Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), on the rec ...

    PMM hears from Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), on the recent update to the ACEA 2016 sequences and its impact on the lubricants sector. This summer, the ...

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    VLS explains impact of E10 petrol

    With the Government announcing the introduction of new petrol standards, finding the right lubricants is ...

    With the Government announcing the introduction of new petrol standards, finding the right lubricants is set to be harder than ever. Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifica ...

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    VLS escalates engine oil case to Trading Standards

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has escalated case 154 to Trading Standards, which rel ...

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has escalated case 154 to Trading Standards, which relates to a fully synthetic 5W30 oil, following months of investigation. VLS received a complaint ...

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    VLS closes investigation into Gulf Formula

    VLS has announced the outcome of case VLS010163, a complaint against Gulf Formula CX 5W-30 Engine Oil. In ...

    VLS has announced the outcome of case VLS010163, a complaint against Gulf Formula CX 5W-30 Engine Oil. In October 2019, VLS received a complaint that improbable marketing claims were being made by the ...

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    Cutting through the confusion

    PMM spoke to Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), about how ga ...

    PMM spoke to Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), about how garages can navigate the complex world of engine oil specifications. There is a great deal of con ...

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    VLS encourages change in quality process

    In response to a Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) investigation, ATIEL has changed its qual ...

    In response to a Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) investigation, ATIEL has changed its quality management policy. The change will now ensure that ATIEL member products are now included i ...

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    Separating the Fact from the Fiction

    PMM investigates the confusion relating to marketing claims in the lubricants market, and what independen ...

    PMM investigates the confusion relating to marketing claims in the lubricants market, and what independent trade body the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) is doing to provide clarity for ...

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    Do You Check the Spec?

    Total Lubricants is reminding independent garages to ensure they use the correct specification of engine ...

    Total Lubricants is reminding independent garages to ensure they use the correct specification of engine oil during servicing work. PMM finds out why. ...

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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 ...

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    Misleading Oil Packaging

    Misleading packaging is still causing issues for lubricants as VLS resolves two further cases of product ...

    Misleading packaging is still causing issues for lubricants as VLS resolves two further cases of product overclaiming. ...

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    Ensuring Transparency

    PMM investigates the removal of an engine oil from sale following an investigation by independent trade b ...

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

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