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Valvoline launches revolutionary new motor oil

18/01/2024 by Mark

Valvoline Global, a leading maker of lubricants, has announced the worldwide launch of its ground-breaking Restore & Protect fully synthetic premium motor oil.
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Valvoline to invest in HAERTOL Chemie GmbH

13/09/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator

Leading provider of industrial and automotive lubricants Valvoline Global has announced that it is making an equity investment in HAERTOL Chemie GmbH, a leading producer of automotive coolant solutions in Europe.
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What are the primary differences between four-stroke automotive oil and marine oil?

05/08/2023 by Mark

Many enterprises are curious about what makes four-stroke engine oils which are formulated for marine use and automotive applications different. While both products are developed to serve four-stroke engines, the operating environments and equipment types
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Red Bull F1 driver credits ExxonMobil technology

15/05/2023 by Richard

Sergio Perez, a driver for the Red Bull Formula One team and teammate of reigning world champion Max Verstappen, has praised ExxonMobil’s contribution to the team’s strong start in the 2023 Formula One season.
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What is the difference between automatic and manual transmission fluid?

11/05/2023 by Mark

While automatic and manual transmission fluids are both lubricants used in automotive vehicles, they differ in the complexity of the roles they perform. Understandably, automatic transmissions are far more
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Formula 1 driver credits ExxonMobil for racetrack success

31/10/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator

Sergio Perez, one of the drivers for the Red Bull Formula 1 team, has highlighted the role that its technology partner ExxonMobil has played in helping the team to win on the racetrack, describing it
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Motor Oil

Three differences between passenger car motor oils and heavy-duty motor oils

30/09/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator

Have you ever been curious about what the difference is between the oil required to keep a passenger car’s motor running smoothly and heavy-duty solution for use in larger vehicles like trucks and other freight
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What is the best engine oil for a motorcycle?

29/04/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator

From racers and hobbyists to enterprises operating fleets of couriers, those who own motorcycles are always on the lookout for the best engine oil to use in their
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Shell Alexia 40 XC gets go ahead from MAN ES

27/04/2022 by Richard

Having completed a thorough approval process, MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has issued a No Objection Letter (NOL) to Shell Marine for its new Category II 40BN cylinder oil, Shell Alexia 40 XC.
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Does Morris Lubricants offer oils for classic cars?

27/05/2021 by Mark

To ensure the maximum performance from any engine and to avoid unwanted wear, it’s vital that the type of motor oil used matches its requirements. Over time, car engines have changed in terms of design,
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Understanding oil filters and their use

07/04/2021 by Mark

In theory, an oil filter has one simple task to perform, and that’s to capture contaminants that cause wear and hold them securely, stopping them from causing trouble for your engine. However, there are many
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Understanding synthetic blends and semi-synthetic oils

03/04/2021 by Richard

With a wide range of motor oils available, those seeking a suitable solution can be forgiven for being confused. The difference between a synthetic blend and a semi-synthetic solution has been known to cause particular
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