While “plus” often reflects marketing hype rather than any real extra capability, that is not the case for CI-4 PLUS. The latest engine oil classification enhancement from the American Petroleum ...
Fresh motor oil is an internal combustion engine's best friend. It's more than just about lubrication, as the engine oil collects dirt, metal particles, and other harmful contaminants while acting as ...
The primary purpose of engine oil is to stop metal from touching metal. When metal surfaces come in contact, they grind together causing friction. That creates heat, stress and wear. Engine oil is ...
Demands on heavy-duty diesel engine oils have changed alongside engine technology and fuel formulations. “As engine technology and fuel technology have evolved, the environment in the crankcase has ...
In the 1950s, motor oil started to come in grades. Some grades were formulated to work better in cold weather, while others helped keep hot engines lubricated more effectively. Today, with our ...
This story appears in the July 25 & August 1 print edition of Transport Topics. WASHINGTON — Shell Rotella has unveiled its new lineup of lubricating oils, products designed to maintain the ...
You may recall the article entitled "The Slippery Truth About Oil" from the June '06 issue of HPP (also available at www.highperformancepontiac.com). In it, we discussed the negative effects some ...
Shell's Dan Arcy examining engine components following teardown testing conducted two years ago as part of the company's PC-11 development process. (Photo by Sean Kilcarr/Fleet Owner) Dan Arcy, the ...