Automatic Transmission Fluid 
PQIA reports on seven samples of ATFs; three have issues
Seven ATF Examined; three have issues The Petroleum Quality Institute of America reports on seven brands of ATFs. Although the results of tests conducted on samples of four of the brands are consistent with their labeled claims, PQIA found issues with three. Samples with issues Note: PQIA has been advised by both RelaDyne and Pinnacle… Read More ›
PQIA Issues Consumer Alerts on Two ATFs
PQIA Issues Consumer Alerts on Two ATFs The Petroleum Quality Institute of America recently issued Consumer Alerts for Mileage 365 and Q Motor Oil brands (see list below). In addition to finding serious deficiencies and contamination in the samples tested that could result in harm to an engine, the labels on the products do not… Read More ›
Results in on Four 5W-30 Motor Oils
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America tested four brands of 5W-30 motor oil (three synthetics and one conventional). The results of the tests conducted on samples of the brands meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grade listed on the product label, and are consistent with the listed API Service Categories. CLICK BOTTLES… Read More ›
PQIA Issues a DON'T BUY on Spirit Oil MD-III
Buyer Beware! SPIRIT OIL MD-III Are you putting motor oil in your transmission or transmission fluid in your engine? There is a lubricant currently on the shelves in the Midwest that has caught the attention of the Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA), and for good reason. The product is Spirit Oil MD-III from Spirit… Read More ›
Two ATFs Tested: One with Labeling Issues
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America tested two sample of Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) and whereas the results of the tests conducted on these sample are consistent with their labeled claims, PQIA has concerns that the language on the back label of the Wolf’s Head DX III-H/M ATF does not advise consumers of its limited… Read More ›
The FTC Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Public Comment on Recycled Oil Rule
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requests public comment on the overall costs, benefits, and regulatory and economic impact of its rule specifying Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil. The Recycled Oil Rule contains testing and labeling requirements for recycled engine oil. The of the rule is to encourage used oil recycling, promote recycled… Read More ›
Consumer Alert: Petrola Motor Oil and ATF
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America recently shopped a convenience store in Ohio and found a brand on the shelves that consumers are advised not to buy. The product is labeled as “Petrola” and the samples tested include: Petrola “Premium 5-30 Motor Oil” Petrola “Premium ATF” Use of these products in virtually any automobile currently… Read More ›
Four More ATFs Tested: Always Read the Labels
The results of the tests conducted on samples of the brands shown below are consistent with their labeled claims. CLICK BOTTLES FOR DETAILS It should be noted that whereas each of the products examined include language referencing use in applications where DEXRON®-III/MERCON® fluids are recommended, with the exception of the label on one… Read More ›
Tests in on Four More Samples
The results of the tests conducted on samples of the brands below meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grade listed on the product label, and are consistent with the listed API Service Categories. CLICK BOTTLES BELOW FOR TEST RESULTS SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil The results of the tests conducted on… Read More ›
PQIA is "Taking it to the Streets"
PQIA IS “TAKING IT TO THE STREETS” WITH THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF REGIONAL LUBRICANT QUALITY SUMMITS METUCHEN, NJ, August 1, 2017 — The Petroleum Quality Institute of America is pleased to announce that the first in its series of regional lubricant quality summits will take place September 14, 2017. This summit will be… Read More ›