Passenger Cars
Importance of BMW Longlife-04 Approved Lubricants
May 22, 2020
OEMs understand the critical role lubricants play in the design and performance of their vehicles. Here we learn more about the importance of the BMW Longlife-04 specification for service-fill engine lubricants.
China 6 Emission Standards Delayed Until 2021
May 14, 2020
The Chinese government has announced a delay in the implementation of China 6 emission standards for light-duty vehicles from July 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021.
Cutting-edge Lubricants
May 13, 2020
In the continued drive toward lower emissions and more fuel-efficient powertrains, the precise formulation of advanced engine lubricants has never been more critical.
Understanding the Daimler MB 229.52 Specification
May 11, 2020
OEMs often go way beyond the ACEA baseline when publishing their own service-fill engine lubricant specifications. Here we discuss the Daimler MB 229.52 lower SAPS service-fill specification for high performance engines.
API Implements Provisional Licensing Through August 1, 2020
April 16, 2020
In response to increased global supply constraints, as well as an accumulation of ROBO backlogs, API has issued provisional licensing with immediate effect until August 1, 2020.
Electrification and Formulating with a Changing Toolbox
March 31, 2020
To keep up with advanced automotive technology, fluid chemistry and formulations need to meet increasingly stringent new performance criteria.