For any classic car garage, the engine oil on the shelf is as much a piece of preservation equipment as a spanner or torque wrench. According to the latest annual report from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs, the UK’s historic vehicle movement continues to thrive, supporting a substantial slice of the economy and representing a ...

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The Witham Group has announced the launch of its new brand identity, and the company’s recently awarded Royal Warrant of Appointment, as suppliers to His Majesty King Charles III. Royal Warrants change with each new monarch and are a prestigious mark of excellence, awarded in recognition of goods and services supplied to the Royal Household ...

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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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PMM clears up a thing or five about motor oil. Dipping into the silver tome that is the AA Book of the Car, published in 1976, I find the advice for “choosing the right oil” includes castor oil as a viable option, although it does concede that its use, even in racing cars, “has been ...

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PMM ’s Kieran Nee dips into his address book in order to try and shine a light on the murky world of engine oils. Where to begin with engine oils? All of you will be aware, of course, that the days of “one-size-fits-all” oils are long gone. But what separates one oil from another? Well, let’s start with the label – what ...

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Oils and lubricants specialist the Witham Group has been named as the exclusive supplier of a new, eco-friendly rust preventative lubricant, Prolan. Witham Group is proud to announce that it has been entrusted to become the sole importer and distributor of the award-winning, natural high-performance lubricant, Prolan. Bringing the benefits of lanolin-based lubricants – wool grease – to the fore and meeting the increasing ...

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PMM takes a look at a new range of lubricants from the Witham Group, designed to be more environmentally friendly. In recent years there has been a global move towards more environmentally sustainable products and people are increasingly looking for more environmental alternative lubricants and greases. Prolan lubricants offer protection and are suitable for use in the fight against corrosion. Distribution in the ...

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In this limited series of articles, Witham Motorsport, exclusive distributor of Motul products, tracks the journey of the humble lubricant. Each issue of PMM will focus on a different stage. This month we look at how technicians should best handle lubricants in the workshop. ● What are some tell-tale signs the oil hasn’t been changed in a while? ...

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In this limited series of articles, Witham Group, exclusive UK distributor of Motul products, tracks the journey of the humble automotive lubricant. Each issue of PMM will focus on a different stage of its life, and this time around we’re looking at how best to store your products… ● What are the basics when it comes to oil storage? ...

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Motul and UK Automotive Partners Witham Motorsport’s classic car series has returned and this time it heads to the 1950s to take a look at the Jaguar XK120. The XK120 was launched at the 1948 London Motor Show with the XK engine designed by Jaguar Chief Engineer, William Lyons. The XK120 was a late decision to provide a ‘concept’ ...

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