Passenger Cars
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.
An Early View of the COVID-19 Impact on the Lubricants Industry
August 28, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work and do business. It has made a profound, tragic impact on countless lives, and has left the future somewhat uncertain for many industries—including the lubricant industry.
Analysis of Field-Tested Gasoline Particulate Filters
August 06, 2020
Following a comprehensive field trial in Shanghai, we conducted detailed analysis on the GPFs upon trial completion, furthering our understanding of GPF ash collection with respect to engine oil ash content and engine oil ash composition.
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.
Understanding the VW 50400/50700 Approval
July 23, 2020
Not all engine lubricants are the same. Here we discuss why selecting an approved lubricant can protect one of the most valuable assets many of us often take for granted.
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.