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Introduction The previous MB commercial vehicle guidelines are being updated and replaced. New Requirements by Daimler Truck Daimler Truck has introduced a new, independent set of requirements for engine oils and other lubricants used in...
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On May 1, 2020 the American petroleum Institute (API) announced that service category SP has been accepted and available for licensing. The goal of this category was to make sure that motor oils meeting the...
Brake fluid is a vital component of any modern automotive braking system. Its role in ensuring the safe operation of vehicles cannot be overstated, as it directly affects the performance and reliability of the braking...
Motor oil development is primarily driven by environmental considerations, the reduction of CO2 emissions and increase in fuel economy, through impacting the development of engine technologies. The increasingly strict emission regulations force engine manufacturers to...
The 2021 and the 2022 update to the ACEA sequences bring new categories for passenger cars and light duty vehicles. ACEA A7/B7's predecessor, the A5/B5 category remains for now and can still be used by...
2022 brings a long-awaited update of the ACEA Engine Oil Sequences in the heavy-duty category, which have not been updated since 2016. E8 replaces E6, while E11 replaces E9 starting from May 2022. So, the...
Engine manufacturers have been striving for a long time to reach higher and higher efficiency in their engines combined with lower and lower fuel consumption. One of the most efficient ways for a gasoline engine...
In February 2019, the SAE J306 standard – that sets the limits for gear oil viscosity grades – has been updated. Three new viscosity grades – SAE 65, 70 and 75 – were introduced and...
Ever wondered about what’s the difference between the motor oil you put in a passenger car’s engine and the other one you put in a heavy-duty truck’s engine? Perhaps it even crossed your mind to...
If we take a look at the passenger car motor oil product range of any reputable oil company and compare it to the product range of the same company from 20 years ago we can...
Sometimes car owners are confident that there are “secret practices” to significantly extend vehicle life. These advices are often backed by friends, neighbors, in some cases even mechanics, who are confident that car manufacturers keep...
1. Viscosity is only one - and not even the most important - aspect of the oil Viscosity is usually the second most visually prominent information on an oil can, right after the brand name...
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) introduced its new oil sequences on December 1, 2016. The new specifications have been long awaited by the industry since there have been 4 years between the ACEA 2012...