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ProductsNovember 1, 2021

Chevron to Debut Havoline PRO-RS Renewable Full Synthetic Motor Oil

PRO-RS will be the company's first renewable motor oil product and ultra-premium addition to the Havoline portfolio.

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ProductsSeptember 30, 2021

FRAM Announces New Ultra Synthetic Oil Filter Design

FRAM Ultra Synthetic is a high-flow filter, and its second-generation design features a new screenless media technology.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2019

Fast Lane Truck and Shell Rotella Torture Test Ram Rebel Engine

Shell Lubricants is introducing Shell Rotella Gas Truck full synthetic engine oil providing extreme protection for towing and hauling for gasoline-powered pickup trucks and SUVs. And it's been torture-tested to the extreme.

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Articlesby Mike AntichFebruary 26, 2019

Synthetic Oils, Higher Labor Rates Increase Preventive Maintenance Costs

On average, PM costs have increased due to higher labor rates, expansion of models requiring synthetic motor oil, and more expensive cartridge oil filters. One offset is that longer lasting synthetics have extended oil-drain intervals.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 30, 2018

Higher Motor Oil Prices Nudge Preventive Maintenance Costs Up

Citing the higher cost of crude oil, many major manufacturers of finished lubricant products increased prices from 5% to 8% in CY-2018. Plus, each model-year, more OEMs require the use of more expensive synthetic motor oils.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichMarch 1, 2017

Fleet Maintenance Expenses Decrease in CY-2016

Fleet passenger car maintenance expenses declined by 7%.

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ProductsNovember 21, 2012

Idemitsu 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, 5W-20 Premium Engine Oil, 5W-30 Premium Engine Oil

Idemitsu 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, 5W-20 Premium Engine Oil and 5W-30 Premium Engine Oil each use the same lubricant technology that is OE factory fill at Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Kia, Subaru, GM, and others.

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NewsMarch 6, 2012

Royal Purple High Performance Experience Contest Begins March 2

Synthetic oil manufacturer Royal Purple is offering one lucky fan the opportunity to drive a vehicle in the 2012 Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour.

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Articlesby Sean LydenSeptember 6, 2011

What Fleet Managers Should Know About Synthetic Oils

Brought to U.S. market in 1972, synthetic motor oil is produced by most major oil manufacturers. Differences between synthetic and conventional oils, including cost, are examined.

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