Passenger Car Engine Oils

Is ILSAC GF-7 Coming Sooner Rather than Later?

Is ILSAC GF-7 Coming Sooner Rather than Later?

March 1, 2023

When will ILSAC GF-7 make its debut, and what updates might it include? Steve Haffner weighs in.

How Many Years Do Quick Lubes Have Left?

How Many Years Do Quick Lubes Have Left?

February 1, 2023

Are quick lubes on their way out, or can they manage to stay relevant for years to come? Steve Swedberg weighs in.

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Asean Lube Demand Projected to Grow

January 6, 2023

Lubricant demand in nine major Association of Southeast Asia Nations countries is projected to grow by a compound annual ...

Lower Demand Demanding More from PCMO

Lower Demand Demanding More from PCMO

January 3, 2023

Demand for passenger car motor oil is on the decline. Tom Glenn discusses how this trend may affect lubricant formulatio ...

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Withdrawn Brands Still Popular in Russia

January 3, 2023

Western oil companies may have pulled out of Russia, but they remain among the country’s most recognized motor oil bra ...

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GF-3 Patent Dispute Finally Ends

December 14, 2022

Chevron Oronite achieved final victory this week in a long-running engine oil patent dispute with Infineum when the comp ...

The Impact of Weather and New Technology on Vehicle Maintenance

The Impact of Weather and New Technology on Vehicle Maintenance

December 1, 2022

Weather can do a lot of damage to cars. How can lubricants help to manage the mischief?

Sustaining Engine Oil Approval Systems

Sustaining Engine Oil Approval Systems

December 1, 2022

With electric cars becoming the focus for most vehicle manufacturers, can the lubricants industry continue to sustain th ...

Viscosity Continues to Decrease

Viscosity Continues to Decrease

October 3, 2022

Lower viscosity grades seem to have taken over the PCMO market. Will engine oil viscosity trend even lower in the coming ...

Is India a Land of Opportunity for Lubricants?

Is India a Land of Opportunity for Lubricants?

September 1, 2022

The Indian lubricants market took a big hit during the pandemic. How has it bounced back, and how might it grow in the n ...

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Kline: Global Demand Recovered in 2021

August 30, 2022

Global lubricant demand jumped 8.3% last year, recovering most of what the market lost during the first year of the COVI ...

Russian Lube Production Close to 2020 Level

Russian Lube Production Close to 2020 Level

August 30, 2022

Russia produced around 600,000 metric tons of finished lubricants in 2021, a slight increase from the previous year, acc ...

Gasoline and Engine Oil: The Whole Story

Gasoline and Engine Oil: The Whole Story

August 1, 2022

Steve Swedberg clears up some misconceptions about gasoline and discusses how changes to final formulations can affect l ...

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Poland Demand Jumped 10% in 2021

April 26, 2022

After a pandemic-induced recession in 2020, lubricant demand in Poland rebounded last year as passenger cars returned to ...

Spotlight on Electric Vehicles

Spotlight on Electric Vehicles

April 1, 2022

BASF and Lanxess share how they are contributing to an all-electric future.

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Georgia Said to Favor Cheaper Imports

January 25, 2022

Georgia imported 18,860 tons of motor oils in 2021, a 1.2% drop compared to the year before, and a trade organization sa ...

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Castrol: Drivers Delay Maintenance

December 14, 2021

More than half of United Kingdom drivers responding to a recent survey said they have delayed vehicle maintenance such a ...

Automotive

Automotive

October 4, 2021

Making an Engine Oil Every time you purchase or install a quart of engine oil, you are the end point of a manufacturi ...