Keith Howard

The Right Engine Oil for GPF-equipped Vehicles
September 14, 2020
Gasoline particulate filters (GPF) have become increasingly common since 2014. We discuss the three major drivers of their adoption worldwide as well as our research into the long-term ash buildup in GPF-equipped vehicles.

Preparing for China 6—the World’s Strictest Emissions Standard
August 03, 2020
The global automotive market is about to face one of the toughest challenges in its history: the arrival and implementation of China 6, a new national standard aimed at dramatically cutting emissions from the country’s passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

Testing GPF-compatible Engine Lubricants
July 15, 2020
In order to assess the effects of engine oils on gasoline particulate filters (GPFs) in modern turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDI) powered cars, we partnered with Corning Environmental Technologies, a leading GPF producer, to conduct a major field trial in Shanghai.

Impact of Engine Lubricant on Gasoline Particulate Filters
June 26, 2020
The right choice of engine oil has always been important to ensure the engine is protected and continues to operate efficiently over its lifetime. For vehicles equipped gasoline particulate filters, a further dimension of engine oil performance is added.

Lubrizol 360 Podcast: China 6 - The World's Most Challenging Emissions Standard
May 15, 2020
In this Lubrizol360 Podcast episode, we discuss how China 6 legislation is moving China to the forefront of automotive legislation globally and the impact it will have on the fuels and lubricants that are used.

Why Gasoline Particulate Filters Require High Quality Engine Oils
May 12, 2020
Why are gasoline particulate filters (GPF) used, how do they work and why do they need high quality engine oils?