Product Focus: Total Traxium Dual 9 FE 75W-90
Traxium Dual 9 FE 75W-90 with Life Boost Technology Traxium Dual 9 FE 75W-90, the latest transmission oil from Total Lubricants has landed in the Irish market through their authorised distributor, Finol Oils. This high-performance, fuel economy synthetic oil has been specifically developed for synchronised or non-synchronised manual gearboxes, axles and reduction gears requiring API […]
Viscosity Index Modifiers: Why are they so Important?
Lubricant Additives Why are Viscosity Modifiers so Important? Viscosity Index Modifiers are crucial to a lubricants performance, helping to protect the key moving parts of your vehicle In recent months, one of the hottest topics in relation to lubricants has been additives, specifically Viscosity Index Modifiers. They perform an integral function within all lubricants and […]
Engine Oil Composition
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 essential functions such as: Protecting the engine against corrosion and tear […]
Quartz Ineo Long Life 0W-20 Available from Finol Oils
Quartz Ineo Long Life 0W-20 Available Now QUARTZ INEO LONG LIFE 0W-20 oil with Age Resistant Technology (ART) has now arrived in the Irish market. This fully synthetic engine oil ensures outstanding wear protection, strong durability and exceptional fuel economy performance while maintaining efficiency of emission systems in the latest diesel and petrol engines. The […]
What other functions do hydraulic fluids perform?
What are Hydraulic Oils? Hydraulic Oil is the medium by which energy is transferred to all hydraulic systems. However, the tasks performed by hydraulic oil go much further than the transfer of power. Although it is the core purpose of hydraulic fluid, it is also valuable in four secondary functions: transferring heat, removing contaminants, sealing […]
Do Engine Oils Breakdown?
Why do I Need to Change my Engine Oil? It’s common knowledge that at some point engine oil has to be changed. Regularly changing your car’s engine oil and filter are one of the most important things you can do to keep your car running efficiently. Over a period of time, your oil will “go […]
Elf Lubricants: 50 Years of Performance
Elf Lubricants: A Look at 50 Years of Performance Elf Lubricants reached a huge milestone in its history recently, celebrating 50 years as a leading supplier of lubricants worldwide. Beginning its journey in 1967 Elf has steadily grown to be an internationally renowned brand, especially in the areas of motorsports, automotive and fleet. But why […]
Car Care & Driving in Hot Weather
Tips on how to ensure you & your vehicle survive our hot summer With some of the highest temperatures since 2006 been recorded this week, drivers need to consider the effects of the heat on their vehicle and themselves whilst driving. Extreme heat can push your vehicle past its limits, and leave you sitting at […]
TotalEnergies Achieve Jaguar Land Rover Approvals
TOTAL Lubricants are pleased to announce that they have now obtained Full Approval from Jaguar Land Rover on three of our leading lubricants. These new approvals testify that TOTAL lubricants are able to satisfy even the most stringent requirements of the luxury car brands and their engines. The products which so far have obtained the […]
TotalEnergies Achieve Complex Volvo Approval
TOTAL Lubricants are pleased to announce that they have now obtained Full Approval from Volvo on a new lubricant product launched, TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 V-Drive 0W/20. This new product has been developed by TOTAL and is among the first such product on the market to be approved for the complex specification VOLVO VCC-RBS0-2AE for SAE […]