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A Sustainable Solution to Oil Packaging
With the launch of the 0W-20, 0W-16 & 0W-8 engine oils to the market in recent years, a garage offering to service any make or model of car could potentially be looking at stocking as many as 14 different types of engines oils now, just to ensure they have all the main engine requirements covered. […]
Dexos® 1 Specification
With the arrival of General Motors (GM) next generation Dexos® 1 specification, Dexos® 1 Gen 3, Petro Canada Lubricants believe that the challenges being posed by new engine hardware and new technologies are being met head on. Using substandard oil can affect engine performance and, in the worst-case-scenario, may damage or harm the engine. According […]
ACEA 2022 – Heavy Duty Engine Oil Updates
In May of this year, the 11th revision of the ACEA lubricant sequences came into effect. These are the new minimum quality level for oils by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for vehicle manufacturers to use in their vehicles. This latest sequence replaces the last performance standard for heavy-duty engine oils which included emissions […]
Petro Canada Supreme C3
Petro-Canada supreme c3 synthetic Petro-Canada’s Supreme C3 synthetic is designed to provide lubrication for high-performance gasoline and light-duty diesel engines for today’s passenger cars, SUVs, vans and light-duty trucks. It is a carefully balanced selection of synthetic base oils and advanced additive chemistry that protects gasoline catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters (DPFs). Supreme C3 […]
Quartz Ineo XTRA First 0W-20
Quartz Ineo Xtra First 0W-20: The Latest Peugeot Citroen Factory Fill Engine Oil With technology constantly evolving, automotive engines are being designed to be more dynamic, faster and efficient. But as these innovations are introduced, not only does global demand increase but the demand for newer regulations and cleaner energies grow as car manufacturers find […]
What if You Use Too Much Oil in Your Car?
What Happens if You Use Too Much Oil in Your Car? Other than filling your petrol/diesel tank, the most common task required for your car is an oil change to ensure that it runs efficiently. This is extremely important as engines need to be well-lubricated, keeping them safe from damage, wear, and corrosion. Car owners […]
The Key Differences Between a 5W-30 and 0W-30 Engine Oil
Which Oil Grade Should you be Using? In our previous articles, we have emphasised just how important an engine oil is for your car. It performs several functions such as protecting moving parts, acting as a seal and even cooling the engine. Using the right or wrong oil for your car can be the difference […]
How the Right Lubricants Can Extend the Life of your Car
Vehicle Performance: How the Right Lubricants Can Extend the Life of your Car Every car requires lubricants. Whether it is engine oil, transmission fluid or even a coolant, the car you are driving will need them to operate. But not every car is the same and a one product fits all approach cannot be taken. […]
Kia and Total Renew Global Partnership
Kia Recommends Total Kia Corportion has extended a five-year global cooperation agreement with global motor oils firm Total Lubricants. Sean Holland, Managing Director of Finol Oils, the national partner of Total Lubricants in Ireland welcomed the news. He said: “We are delighted with the extension of the Total and Kia partnership for the next five […]
Synthetic vs Mineral Engine Oils
Synthetic vs Mineral Engine Oils Introduction As we have seen in our previous articles, engine oils come in a number of grades, viscosities and contain various additives. Another option that you will find is whether you are buying synthetic or conventional engine oil. Synthetic engine oils generally perform better than mineral engine oils in areas […]
