The independent resource for information and insights on the quality and integrity of lubricants in the marketplace
The independent resource for information and insights on the quality and integrity of lubricants in the marketplace
MOTUL USA has joined PQIA’s growing list of supporters working
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) conducts independent testing of consumer, commercial, and industrial lubricants. PQIA’s mission is to serve the consumer of lubricants by testing and reporting on the quality and integrity of lubricants in the marketplace. It is expected that this improved visibility of quality will lead to wider conformance by lubricant manufacturers to specification and performance claims.
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) conducts independent testing of consumer, commercial, and industrial lubricants. PQIA’s mission is to serve the consumer of lubricants by testing and reporting on the quality and integrity of lubricants in the marketplace. It is expected that this improved visibility of quality will lead to wider conformance by lubricant manufacturers to specification and performance claims.
Lubricant Manufacturers
From time-to-time PQIA hears from folks that say they never see some of the “bad” oil we find on the shelves. To
Samples of the following four brands are the most recent examined by PQIA and the tests conducted on the samples meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grade
The National Conference on Weights and Measures held its 2019 interim meeting last month, and at that meeting its Laws and Regulations Committee made the decision to move forward voting
Samples of the following four brands are the most recent examined by PQIA and the tests conducted on the samples meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grade
DOWNSIZING It should be noted that the sample of SMB 10W-30 PQIA examined is sold in 16-ounce bottles, and labeled as such. This is the first instance in the US
The following five brands of SAE 5W-20 motor oils were recently examined by PQIA and the tests conducted on the products meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity
Know how to read the labels and what to look for on both the front and back labels of the motor oil you buy, or you may be using product
The PQIA finds more motor oil and transmission fluid on retail store shelves in the state of Ohio that can cause harm to nearly all cars currently on the road,
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America examined samples of three brands of Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) and the results of the tests conducted on these samples are consistent with DEXRON®-III/MERCON®
With snow making an early season appearance in Chicago today, it is a good reminder, if you haven’t already done so, to consult your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the
The results of the tests conducted on samples of antifreeze/coolant shown below meet the products’ labeled freeze point claims and, based on the results of the other physical properties and
A look at AmazonBasics Motor Oil Amazon added its own line of private label passenger car motor oil to the Amazon marketplace on July 23, 2018. The products are sold
Class Action Suit filed Against Amalie AOC, LTD. For Its Marketing and Sale of Obsolete Motor Oil in Florida Kanner & Whiteley, along with its co-counsel, have filed a class
Five ATFs Examined – PQIA Issues one Advisory The PQIA recently examined four automatic transmission fluids (ATF) labeled to meet the requirements for DEXRON®-III/MERCON® specifications and one ATF labeled to
The PQIA recently purchased three brands of SAE 10W-30 motor oils in the south, and the results of the tests conducted on the products meet the SAE J300 specifications for
From time-to-time PQIA hears from folks that say they never
The results are in on four more heavy duty diesel engine oils, and the tests conducted on the samples meet the SAE J300 specifications for
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America receives emails and phone calls nearly every day from consumers, marketers, blenders, and a
Results for a Third Group of CK-4s are in In addition to PQIA’s ongoing effort to provide consumers with information
Results for a Second Group of CK-4s are in In addition to PQIA’s ongoing effort to provide consumers with information
PQIA BULLETIN #08-21-2018-B1 PDF Version By Thomas F. Glenn President, Petroleum Quality Institute of America There has been a significant
RPP Products Joins to Support PQIA’s Efforts to Help Assure the Quality and Integrity of Lubricants in the Market The
North Carolina Is Now The Third State to Issue a Stop-Sale Order On “303” Tractor Hydraulic Fluid The North Carolina
Pinnacle Addresses Labeling Issue The PQIA is pleased to report that Pinnacle Oil Holdings is Taking Swift and Decisive Action
RelaDyne Takes Swift Action The PQIA is pleased to report that RelaDyne has Taken Swift Action to address its ATF
Seven ATF Examined; three have issues The Petroleum Quality Institute of America reports on seven brands of ATFs. Although the
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