What Does an Engine Oil Label Tell Us?
🔍 When choosing motor oil, do you only look at the “5W-30” marking? If so, you might be missing what the label really means. Engine oil labels are the technical... Read more.
What Is OEM Approval?
The invisible assurance on the label: Manufacturer approval 🛠️ Engine oil labels don’t just show viscosity or API/ACEA classification. One of the key differentiators... Read more.
What Is Noack Volatility?
As temperature rises, not only the engine but also the oil is put under stress. In engines operating at high temperatures, oil evaporation can lead to serious performance... Read more.
IMCD awarded EcoVadis Platinum medal
IMCD N.V. (“IMCD” or “Company”), a global leading partner for the distribution and formulation of specialty chemicals and ingredients, announces... Read more.
How Is Engine Oil Change Interval Determined?
📌 Engine oils have a lifespan — but this lifespan is not measured solely by mileage. In reality, many technical factors must be considered together to determine... Read more.
How Is TBN Measured, and When Does It Become Critical?
TBN, the Total Base Number, is the first line of defense against acidity in engine oil. Over time, this value decreases and may reach critical thresholds. So how... Read more.
What Is the Difference Between Synthetic and Mineral Oil?
Lubricants are essentially derived from two main base oil groups: mineral and synthetic. Mineral oils are obtained through the refining of crude oil. They have a... Read more.
TotalEnergies Unveils New API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 Certified Engine Oils
TotalEnergies Marketing Asia-Pacific Middle East announced the launch of its next generation of engine oils that meet the latest API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 performance... Read more.
The Countdown Begins: Paris Air Show 2025—A Global Celebration of Aviation
One of the world’s largest and most prestigious aviation fairs, Paris Air Show 2025, will take place from June 16 to 22 at Le Bourget Airport in Paris. The... Read more.
New STLE Special Report Shares About Lubricant-Related Innovations in Motorsports
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the premier technical society serving the needs of the tribology and lubrication engineering business... Read more.