Labeling 
Hmmm… Is it an ILSAC GF-6 “A” or “B”?
(0)December 1, 2020
In the process of examining motor oils now entering the market with the new API SP/ILSAC GF-6A and GF-6B credentials, PQIA has observed a few brands on the store shelves with labels that omit the letters “A” or “B” following the ILSAC Standard GF-6 declaration.
Consumer Alert: Mileage 365 “5-30” Motor Oil
Use of this product in virtually all automobile engines will likely cause harm to the engine.
Read the Labels on Motor Oil Before You Buy
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 that can cause unsatisfactory performance or damage to your engine. The following are some key items to look for on motor oil labels and to consider before buying.
Now Live ILSAC GF-6/API SP/Resource Conserving
Summary of the new API SP and ILSAC GF-6 designations. Consumers are encouraged to be aware of and familiar with these new designations and Certification Marks since, starting today, they will begin to appear on the labels of motor oil bottles.
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 ›
Consumer Alert – Super Green Smokeless Motor Oil
CONSUMER ALERT Due to its high viscosity, absence of additives vital to protecting an engine from deposits and wear, high phosphorus content, and labeling violations, PQIA has issued a Consumer Alert Super Green Smokeless Motor Oil. Use of this product in virtually all automobile engines will likely cause harm to the engine. Super Green Smokeless… Read More ›
Getting Up to Speed on the New Passenger Car Motor Oil Specifications
Beginning on May 1, 2020, new performance specifications will start to appear on the labels of passenger car motor oil. The new specifications include International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC) GF-6A, GF-6B, and the API SP. Motor oils meeting these specifications provide improvements over the previous in the areas of fuel economy and fuel economy… Read More ›
Tractor Hydraulic Fluid – NCWM Approves Amendments to HB130
Tractor Hydraulic Fluid – NCWM Approves Amendments to HB130 The 104th Annual National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) was held last week to take public testimony and vote on amendments to NIST Handbook 130. Tractor Hydraulic Fluid was among them and PQIA is pleased to report that all commenters were in support of the… 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 ›
SN PLUS Motor Oils – Calcium Down, Magnesium Up
The SN PLUS Service Category was introduced as a supplement to API SN specification in 2018 to mitigate low speed pre-ignition (LSPI) events in Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDI) engines. Such LSPI events can cause engine knocking, decreased efficiency, and in the worst case, catastrophic failure due to cracked pistons.