Pennzoil Powers Hennessey Performance As Official Motor Oil
Pennzoil and Hennessey Performance have teamed up to provide Pennzoil in the engine of each vehicle modified by the famed American tuning house. These two trusted brands, united by passion for knowledge, advancement and love of cars, have aligned to create and provide superior automotive performance.
Oliver Racing Parts Partners With Lucas Oil To Provide Extreme Pressure Lube With Every Connecting Rod Sold
Oliver Racing Parts, manufacturers of high-performance connecting rods, has teamed with Lucas Oil to provide Lucas Oil’s Extreme Pressure Synthetic Grease with every set of Oliver’s line of high-performance connecting rods.
Tech Update: Air, Fuel And Oil Filter Replacement Intervals, Take Motorists’ Driving Habits Into Account
Filters have long been a common maintenance item. But with longer factory service intervals and “lifetime” filters becoming more common, how often do filters really need to be replaced? There’s no simple answer. The safest advice used to be to follow the filter service interval recommendations in the vehicle owner’s manual (assuming the owner’s manual hasn’t been lost and that somebody will actually read it!).
Universal Lubricants Says Installers Love Eco Ultra Oil In Sustainable EcoPaks
Universal Lubricants recently announced that it has tripled the number of motor oil products offered in its six-gallon EcoPak to meet growing demand from installers across the country who have embraced the convenience, cost savings and environmental benefits of its bag-in-a-box design.
AMSOIL Synthetic ATF And Motor Oil Put To The Test In Las Vegas Taxi Cab Field Study
Few applications place more stress on lubricants than taxicabs, particularly those operating in the desert heat of Las Vegas. The combination of excessive idling, stop-and-go driving and high ambient temperatures creates the ideal scenario for lubricant failure, resulting in sludge formation and catastrophic component failure.
WIX Filters Announces ‘Ultimate XPerience Sweepstakes’ For XP Oil Filter Purchases
WIX Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, is launching “The Ultimate XPerience Sweepstakes” for aftermarket consumers who purchase XP filters, a new line of high premium oil filters. Beginning June 1, contestants can enter to win a trip for two to a NASCAR Sprint Cup, IZOD IndyCar or NHRA series race in 2013.
AMSOIL Expands Signature Series Family To Include Automatic Transmission Fluid
AMSOIL INC. has re-positioned two of its synthetic automatic transmission fluids to be included in the company’s Signature Series family. The new designation reflects the premium quality of AMSOIL Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid and AMSOIL Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, said the company.
ExxonMobil And NASCAR Announce Extension Of Mobil 1 As The ‘Official Motor Oil Of NASCAR’
ExxonMobil and NASCAR have announced a multi-year partnership extension, making Mobil 1 the “Official Motor Oil of NASCAR” as well as the “Official Lubricant Technology Partner of NASCAR” through 2017. The 2013 NASCAR season will mark the 11th consecutive season in which the Mobil 1 brand serves as an official partner of NASCAR.
Universal Lubricants Introduces Retail Motor Oil FlexPak
Universal Lubricants, the manufacturer and distributor of ECO ULTRA, one the world’s most advanced motor oils, recently introduced the nation’s first retail motor oil packaged in a sustainable, flexible stand-up pouch. Compared to conventional hard plastic bottles, the new durable FlexPak offers consumers a faster, easier and cleaner way to change their oil, giving retailers a unique opportunity to bring customers an exciting, high-performance product in an environmentally responsible package, said the company.
Kansas Repair Shop Now Re-Refines Oil
Gary Carpenter, the owner of Kansas Auto Repair in Newton, KS, has always taken pride in running a “green” shop. Now, he has started a program to re-refine oil. The used oil collected at the shop is re-refined in Wichita. According to the article, the re-refined oil, ECO ULTRA, is certified by the American Petroleum Institute and meets or exceeds Society of Automotive Engineers requirements.