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New Bulk Oil Licensing & Certification
April 12, 2012 | Successful Dealer
Diesel engine oil has a big job to do given the tight tolerances of today’s emissions compliant engines. In addition to lubricating parts, it helps prevent wear, allows the truck’s engine to operate at peak efficiency and helps regulates engine temperature.
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API Sues Two More Oil Marketers
November 23, 2011 | Lube Report
The American Petroleum Institute sued two oil marketers in Michigan, alleging trademark infringement, counterfeiting, trademark dilution, false advertising, and unfair competition, API's second lawsuit against oil marketers in three weeks.
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API rallies lubricants industry with assumption of Motor Oil Matters program
November 18, 2011 | SearchAutoParts.com
API has announced the launch of Motor Oil Matters (MOM) —an industry- wide initiative to promote the importance of using, supplying, distributing and installing quality motor oils.
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API Rallies Lubricants Industry with Assumption of Motor Oil Matters Program
November 16, 2011 | Counterman
WASHINGTON, D.C. — API announced the launch of Motor Oil Matters (MOM) — an industry-wide initiative to promote the importance of using, supplying, distributing and installing quality motor oils.
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At API, Motor Oil Really Matters
November 03, 2011 | Allied Oil and Tire Company Blog
ORLANDO, Fla. – The American Petroleum Institute is on the verge of launching a national motor oil quality program to educate industry and consumers, license oil distributors and installers, and encourage state regulators to require the same disclosures for bulk oil as for bottled oil.
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Decoding Motor Oil Weights
October 13, 2011 | Auto Trends Magazine
If you’re getting ready to change your car’s engine oil yourself, you need to choose the right motor oil weight based on its viscosity. Viscosity represents the internal friction of a fluid or a gas — thick fluids have a higher viscosity and thin fluids have a lower viscosity.
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New motor oil category could help meet mpg rules
October 11, 2011 | Fleet Owner
Diesel engine makers and truck OEMs will, within a few short years, expect motor oil to contribute to the mandated greenhouse-gas emissions (GHG) reduction and corresponding increase in miles per gallon performance for commercial vehicles set out in new federal rules that will start taking effect in 2014.
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Do Your Part: Change your oil change
October 05, 2011 | The Seattle Times
You know that old rule about changing your oil every three months or 3,000 miles, whatever comes first? Well, make sure to check your car's manual. Newer cars are usually more efficient and drivers can go longer between oil changes.
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Universal Lubricants and Oil Can Henry's Launch Recycled Motor Oil Education Partnership
October 03, 2011 | MarketWatch
WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Universal Lubricants of Wichita, KS, and Oil Can Henry's of Tualatin, OR, announced today a campaign designed to increase awareness about the multifold benefits--economic and environmental--that stem from proper motor vehicle maintenance using ECO ULTRA® motor oil.
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Cars, lubricants and the global energy challenge
September 30, 2011 | The Engineer
Could a new approach to lubricants specifications and co-engineering help passenger cars use less energy? Shell Lubricants technology manager Robert Mainwaring discusses the issues and options.
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