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Finol Launch NERO Tank Management to the Irish Market
360 ° Visuals on Your Tank with NERO Finol Oils, an authorised partner of Total Lubricants, is delighted to announce the launch of NERO tank management to the Irish market. The latest addition to Finols innovative suite of services, this state-of-the-art system...
Grease 101: Lithium or Calcium Sulfonate Grease?
Which Option is the Best for Your Industry? Selecting the best grease for a job requires narrowing down your choices by understanding what's going to perform the best for your application. Not all application requirements are the same, and not all greases are suitable...
The Composition of Engine Oil: What are You Putting into Your Car?
Why is Engine Oil so Important? Engine oils must be able to lubricate the many intricate moving parts in a vehicle. As they are operating under constant duress it’s imperative that engines are always protected. Therefore, engine oils must be able to perform several...
The Main Causes of Oil Degradation
Engine Oil Challenges With technology constantly evolving, automotive engines are being designed to be more dynamic, faster and efficient. But these innovations bring their own set of challenges, with oil degradation by far the most prominent issue. There are numerous...
Product Focus: Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W-30
Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W-30: Available Today from Finol Oils Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W-30 engine oil with Age Resistant Technology (A.R.T) is one of the most recognised automotive lubricants available in Ireland today. This fully synthetic engine oil ensures...
Grease 101: Choosing the Right Base Oil
The Anatomy of GreaseLubrication, whether achieved with oil or grease, follows the same basic principles; creating an oil film between two surfaces that move relative to each other. Reducing friction between such surfaces dramatically improves efficiency...
Key Considerations for Choosing a Cutting Fluid
The Importance of the Right Cutting FluidSelecting the right cutting fluid is extremely important. Large amounts of heat are generated during the metal machining phase due to friction. To counteract this, cutting fluid is needed as it is designed specifically to act...
Grease 101: What Makes a Good Thickener?
Grease is made up of three important components:GREASE = Base Oil + Thickener + Additives With the influx of new technology, it is extremely important to understand what you are putting in your machinery to ensure you get the right results. Our series of...
Grease or Oil? Which Lubricant Should I be Using?
Grease or Oil?Many operators proclaim that they prefer oil over grease. However, then again, there are those who advocate grease above all else. In actuality, both trains of thought are backed by compelling arguments. It seems that for every point in...
Understanding Engine Oil: The ABC’s of ACEA Specifications
Choosing the Right Engine OilUnderstanding engine oil can be complicated and making the right choice for your vehicle can be time-consuming. In fact, many of us will pick up the first bottle we see without understanding what we are putting into our vehicles. As...
