Automatic Transmission Fluid 
CITGO SUPERGARD SAE 10W-30 and Pilot Flying J ATF Test Results
(0)September 14, 2021
The results of the tests conducted on the products tested are consistent with their labeled claims.
The Latest Sample Results on Four ATFs
The results of the tests conducted on these sample are consistent with the DEXRON®-III and MERCON® specifications listed on the product labels.
Consumer Alert – Questron Synthetic Blend 10W-30 and ATF MD III
Questron Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (SAE 10W-30) Use of this product in virtually all automobile engines will likely cause harm to the engine. The labels on this product are false, misleading and deceptive by way of prominently displaying “SAE 10W-30 PREMIUM SN-GF5 MOTOR OIL” and stating the product “meets the latest in automotive manufacturer’s requirements.”… Read More ›
PQIA Issues Consumer Alerts of Five Products Recently Tested
Chicago and Ohio – Buyer Beware The PQIA recently visited two areas (Chicago and Ohio) where it has previously found motor oils and transmissions fluids on store shelves that can cause harm to vehicles. To our disappointment, despite efforts to raise awareness about such products and encourage states weights and measures to address the issue,… Read More ›
LABELING – RESPONSIBLE PARTY
The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) and the Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations requires each package of consumer commodities bear a label on which there is the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s uniform standards for packaging and labeling, contained in NIST… Read More ›
PQIA Issues Two More Consumer Alerts on Motor Oil and Transmission Fluid on Retail Shelves in Ohio
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, and catastrophic destruction of some turbo charged and/or gasoline direct-injection (T/GDI) engines. The products, Q Motor Oil and ATF, do not meet any known specifications,… Read More ›
Three ATFs Examined
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® fluids. NAPA DEX/MERC ATF SHEETZ Multi-Purpose DM ATF Wolf’s Head DX III-H/M ATF Click for other ATF sample examined by PQIA
Five ATFs Examined – PQIA Issues an Advisory one, and Shines a Light on Exemplary Labeling for Another
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 meet the DEXRON®-III specification. Although the results of the tests conducted on samples of four brands are consistent with their labeled claims, PQIA issues an… Read More ›
Pinnacle Addresses Labeling Issue
Pinnacle Addresses Labeling Issue The PQIA is pleased to report that Pinnacle Oil Holdings is Taking Swift and Decisive Action to address an ATF labeling issue. In Monday’s publication of PQIA News, we reported on three samples of ATF PQIA examined that had issues. One of the products of concern was Thorntons Premium Multi-Purpose ATF…. Read More ›
RelaDyne Takes Swift Action
RelaDyne Takes Swift Action The PQIA is pleased to report that RelaDyne has Taken Swift Action to address its ATF labeling issue. The PQIA encourages all lubricant manufacturers and marketers to do the same when issues arise. In yesterday’s publication of PQIA News, we reported on seven ATF samples, of which four had no issues and three did…. Read More ›