The global automotive lubricants market has seen significant transformation over the past decade, driven by evolving engine technologies, stricter emission regulations, and growing consumer awareness ...

In the world of automotive engine oils, 0W-20 is one of the thinnest, though oils as thin as 0W-8 are now used. The 0W stands for 0-weight in winter, and the 20 stands for 20-weight when the oil is ...

New EPA 2027 emissions rules also mean new diesel engine oil specs. A new generation of heavy-duty engine oils will feature lower viscosity, improved thermal resistance, and possibly longer oil drain ...

Shell Lubricants has introduced a new portfolio of Shell Rotella heavy-duty diesel engine oils. New Shell ROTELLA T4 Triple Protection 15W-40 and 10W-30 along with Shell ROTELLA T5 Synthetic Blend 10W ...

Motor oil purchases should be determined by a combination of auto makers' specifications and practical experience. Tire dealers and service shop operators who prioritize a lubricant's price are ...

The American Petroleum Institute (API) released the FA-4 engine oil specification nearly four years ago. While lubricant manufacturers stand behind the benefits of FA-4, slower OEM adoption and ...

Chevron Products Co.’s new Chevron RPM LE SAE 15W-40 and Texaco Ursa Super Plus EC SAE 15W-40 heavy duty diesel engine oils meet both API CJ-4 and CI-4 Plus specifications Chevron Products Co.’s new ...

The automotive world is constantly evolving, and so is the motor oil that keeps our engines alive and running smoothly. The newly introduced ILSAC GF-7 specification is set to replace GF-6 as the ...

The oil in your vehicle’s engine is pretty incredible. Its job is to protect every square inch inside your engine where there is metal-to-metal contact – your piston rings, cylinder walls, valves, ...

Motor oil myths are more than harmless garage folklore. When drivers follow bad advice about oil changes, viscosity, or ...