Steve Swedberg

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Heavy-duty Health

Heavy-duty Health

Some HDEO tests are at risk of flat-lining before the next category development, but stakeholders say that vital signs a …

Automotive

Automotive

Steve Swedberg answers readers most burning automotive questions.

Automotive

Automotive

Steve Swedberg peers down the road at more ILSAC GF-6 delays.

Mazda Ups the Pressure

Mazda Ups the Pressure

Mazda says its the first to commercialize compression-ignition technology for gasoline engines. The new autos may squeez …

Automotive

Automotive

Steve Swedberg tallies up the cost of repairing a flooded car.

Automotive

Automotive

Steve Swedberg reports the latest on APIs CK-4 and FA-4 heavy-duty engine oil categories.

Small Engines Come Racing Back

Small Engines Come Racing Back

Motorcycle and leisure boat sales are driving oil trends for machines used in work and play.

Automotive

Automotive

Steve Swedberg reminds us of the limitations of bench tests for motor oils.

Automotive

Automotive

Steve Swedberg watches the dance leading into suitable engine test limits.

Automotive

Automotive

Steve Swedberg gives an update on the saga of engine oil tests.

Automotive

Automotive

Steve Swedberg explains which oils will keep your classic cars purring.

Group IIIs Heavy Duty Aspirations

Group IIIs Heavy Duty Aspirations

As heavy duty engine oils lighten up, API Group III base stocks are elbowing into the diesel market.

Automotive

Automotive

Steve Swedberg busts several urban legends about engine oils and lubrication.

Automotive

Automotive

Steve Swedberg reviews historical trends in engine oil and base stock manufacturing.

A Volatile Situation

A Volatile Situation

Inconsistent results are casting aspersions onto ASTM D5800 – the only industry standard test for volatility in engine o …

Automotive

Automotive

Steve Swedberg fills us in on decisions and discussions at ASTM Committee D02s December semi-annual meeting.

Automotive

Automotive

Steve Swedberg dives into Fords decision to forbid API CK-4 and FA-4 oil formulations in their trucks.

Why Is Group III Interchange So Hard?

Why Is Group III Interchange So Hard?

Limited interchange data makes switching among API Group III base stocks a pricey headache for formulators. Will it alwa …