Castrol tests circular transmission oil in Formula E
01/06/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
In collaboration with the Jaguar TCS Racing team, Castrol has successfully re-refined old transmission oil and used it in a Formula E race car.
How do you check a vehicle's transmission fluid?
03/12/2021 by Mark
Most car owners understand that to keep their vehicle roadworthy, up-to-date maintenance is key, such as tyre replacement and oil changes. However, checking transmission fluid is
What are the four key jobs of automatic transmission fluid?
05/04/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
Automatic transmission fluid, or ATF for short, is a type of transmission fluid designed specifically for use in vehicles that have entirely automatic or self-shifting-style transmissions. In order to distinguish it from conventional car oil…
How to change over your transmission fluid
05/02/2021 by OilStoreAdministrator
From its oils and antifreeze to lubricants for transmission and gears, a car’s fluids are critical to keep it operating in peak condition. When a car’s fluids start to degrade, it can not only have…
What’s the difference between transmission fluid and gear oil?
05/10/2020 by Mark
The simple answer to what makes transmission fluid and gear oil different lies in the purpose that the two solutions were designed for. For instance, transmission fluid is formulated to work with
A guide to understanding transmission oil
15/09/2020 by Mark
The main function of transmission oil is to effectively lubricate the hypoid gears found in both manual and automatic transmissions, employed in a wide variety of mechanical equipment along with vehicles like trucks and cars.…
Spectro Scientific announces new software and companion kits
18/10/2017 by Mark
Version 11 of the software for the MicroLab oil analysis system has been announced by Spectro Scientific, in addition to the release of some new companion kits. The new software features an
What makes automatic transmission fluid special?
28/09/2017 by Mark
The right automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is essential to the smooth running of an automatic vehicle, but why? It’s actually one of
New technique could make oil performance even better
10/02/2016 by OilStoreAdministrator
Scientists recently published new research that could transform motor oil performance, reduce wear and tear in vehicles and possibly even save car owners money at
Understanding mineral gear oils
13/07/2015 by Richard
Gear oils are what help drive the world, and most of us will be familiar with the two different types: synthetic or mineral. Focusing on mineral gear oils enables us to gain
New oil solution could improve fleet fuel efficiency
18/09/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
A prototype that has been described by oil-blending firm Morris Lubricants as a “total lubricant solution” could be set to create major fuel savings for commercial vehicle companies. The firm’s manager of