The Ins And Outs Of Oil Testing: Standards Change As Engine Technology Evolves
Oil specifications are not so much about the ingredients in the oil, but more so about how the oil reacts to standardized conditions. Oil specifications are set by industry groups or the vehicle manufacturer. Testing procedures are not “trade secrets,” as they are shared with the companies making engine oils. These document the specific tests, equipment requirements and limits needed to pass the standards.
Bosch Expands Braking, Engine Management, Oil Filter And Rotating Machine Product Lines
Bosch has added new parts coverage for vehicles from Volkswagen, Ford, Lexus, BMW, Toyota and more in February. The new SKUs cover more than 21.6 million vehicles in operation in the U.S. and Canada, offering OE fit, form and function for select vehicles needing replacement brakes, engine management components, oil filters, starters and alternators.
Valvoline Introduces New Modern Engine Full Synthetic Motor Oil
The company says the new product is specifically engineered to protect against carbon build-up in gasoline direct injection, turbo and other engines manufactured since 2012.
Rislone Introduces Nano Prime Engine & Oil Additive
New Rislone Nano Prime Engine & Oil Additive (P/N 4104) uses patented synthetic nanotechnology to provide engines of all ages with significantly greater protection against friction and wear than oil alone, says the company. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) testing shows all engines treated with this next-generation engine lubricant and oil treatment
Purolator Debuts Premium Oil Filter To Optimize Engine Performance
Purolator recently launched PurolatorBOSS, a new line of premium oil filters designed to optimize engine performance. This new oil filter supports maximum engine protection for conventional, synthetic and semi-synthetic blend motor oils across a wide range of viscosities, according to Purolator, and is an ideal match for synthetic oils, where it can provide up to
Mighty Announces New Engine Guard MAX Oil Filter
Mighty Auto Parts has announced the addition of the new Engine Guard MAX Oil Filter. The oil filter features a high-capacity, synthetic-blend filter media, maximum filter capacity and a full 10,000-mile protection. It also offers a PTFE sealing gasket for ease of installation and removal and a clinch-style steel base plate provides greater burst resistance strength.
AMSOIL Launches Expanded Antifreeze And Engine Coolant Product Line
AMSOIL announced its new Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze & Engine Coolant, now available in two formulations for passenger car/light truck and heavy-duty applications. AMSOIL Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze & Engine Coolants provide excellent protection against metallic corrosion and erosion pitting, even in extreme temperatures and operating conditions, according to AMSOIL. The company says both offer superior corrosion
Extended Oil Change Intervals Taking Their Toll On Today’s Engines
Neglected oil change intervals can ruin the best engine oils. As engine oil accumulates miles, it becomes contaminated with carbon, water and various acids, all of which are a by-product of internal combustion and which will form a film of black, gooey sludge on the interior parts of the engine.
Tech Tip: Oil Leak From Front Timing Cover Reported On Some 2005-2006 Toyota 2GR-FE Engines
Customers may complain that some 2005 – 2006 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with the 2GR-FE engine display evidence of a small oil leak located where the Bank 1 cylinder head, engine block and timing cover meet.
Tech Tip: Oil Seepage From Cylinder Head On BMW E36 With M42 Engine
Oil seepage may occur from the left side of the cylinder head at the lower mounting bolt for the intake manifold support bracket due to a casting shrinkage issue.