Street Vs. Race Oil
With all of the different motor oils on the market for every conceivable engine type and configuration, how does one possibly make sense of it all and choose a product that produces the desired results?
Diesel Oil Relationship Status
If you thought dating was difficult, with sorting through all of those online profiles, and swiping left or right to find a match before even going out on the first date; try to spec out a new oil to see what is difficult.
What Your Diesel Customers are Asking About FA-4 Engine Oil
The ROI benefits may outweigh the maintenance challenges With a year of the new American Petroleum Institute (API) CK-4 and FA-4 oil categories under the industry’s belt, many of your diesel customers, especially fleets, have likely switched over to the CK-4 formulation, as that was the engine OEM-approved backward compatible formula. The transition to FA-4
Engine Oil Changes and Innovations
It’s always helpful at the end of each year to reflect on what’s been accomplished and where we think our industry is headed. I think we should do this for the three types of oils you Engine Builder readers typically encounter.
Hot Shot’s Secret Launches ADRENALINE Racing Oils
Hot Shot’s Secret has announced the official launch of ADRENALINE, a new collection of High Performance Racing Oils at the 2017 PRI Show. The new lineup will include three different viscosities.
Eneos Racing Series Motor Oil for High-Performance and Track Use
JX Nippon Oil & Energy, creator of ENEOS, has announced a new product series that will debut at the 2017 SEMA Show. ENEOS RACING Series, featuring the product lines ENEOS RACING PRO and ENEOS RACING STREET are the company’s latest motor oils.
Three Shell ROTELLA Engine Oils Meet Ford Diesel Engine Oil Specification
Ford Motor Company has approved three Shell ROTELLA heavy-duty engine oils that meet the API CK-4 specification for use in Ford diesel vehicles as they also meet a new Ford specification for their diesel vehicles.
Engine Oil Choices Are Changing
The universal engine oil is expected to die in 2016. Diesel, gasoline and natural gas engine oils are going to be changing by 2016. With the current regulatory emphasis on improving fuel economy, which also reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, engine oil scientists will soon be reformulating all three oils to improve fuel economy. When the
Mysterious Leaking Engine Oil Seals on Subaru Engines
Excessive crankcase pressure builds due to PCV system, resulting in oil seal displacement/leak. The Mitchell 1 Techline has heard of a very limited number of cases involving engine oil seals leaking after being displaced from their normal positions. As the engine heats and cools, condensation can accumulate in the PCV system, which, in extreme cold, can eventually
