About The Petroleum Quality Institute of America
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.
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PQIA Supporters
The Following Companies Support the Petroleum Quality Institute of America’s Efforts to Help Assure the Quality and Integrity of Lubricants in the Marketplace.
PQIA Advisory Board
PQIA Advisory Board
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America’s Advisory Board comprises a distinguished group of professionals with prominence in a broad range of fields in the lubricants business. The role of the Advisory Board is to provide PQIA’s management with guidance, advice, recommendations and counsel in how to best pursue PQIA’s purpose and mission. MORE>>
Results in on Five More Samples from D.C. Area
PQIA issues three more consumer alerts out of five samples from the Washington, D.C. area. CLICK BOTTLES BELOW FOR TEST RESULTS and PQIA ASSESSMENTS Click Here to View the Motor Oil Samples Tested in 2015
Results in on Seven Coolant/Antifreeze Samples
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America recently took a look at seven coolant/antifreeze products on retail shelves. Whereas four checked out fine, there are concerns with three. CLICK BOTTLES BELOW FOR TEST RESULTS and PQIA ASSESSMENTS. Click Here to View the Antifreeze/Coolants Tested in 2015
RelaDyne Joins to Support PQIA
RelaDyne Joins to Support PQIA’s Efforts to Help Assure the Quality and Integrity of Lubricants in the Market The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) is pleased to announce RelaDyne has joined PQIA’s growing list of lubricant manufacturers, marketers, additive suppliers, and other supporters working to help assure the quality and integrity of motor oils,
Results in on more D.C. Samples
Although PQIA’s sampling of products purchased in the Washington D.C. area this year revealed reasons for concern, the good news is that there were a number of brands tested that had no issues. Four more brands in this group are shown below. In addition, PQIA tested another motor oil with an API SA Service Classification. This
PQIA issues a DON'T BUY on 3X Super Premium Motor Oil on Shelves in Florida!
November 18, 2015 A Dark Day in The Sunshine State The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA), issues a DON’T BUY on two “3X Super Premium Motor Oil” viscosity grades on the shelves in Florida! The results of the tests conducted on the 3X Super Premium 10W-40 and 20W-50 samples DO NOT meet the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
PQIA issues a DON’T BUY on 3X Super Premium Motor Oil on Shelves in Florida!
November 18, 2015 A Dark Day in The Sunshine State The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA), issues a DON’T BUY on two “3X Super Premium Motor Oil” viscosity grades on the shelves in Florida! The results of the tests conducted on the 3X Super Premium 10W-40 and 20W-50 samples DO NOT meet the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Five More Samples from Washington, D.C.
PQIA takes a look at five 10W-40 motor oils purchased in the Washington, D.C. market. All look good. Click on Bottles Below for the Data
Florida Deserves Better – Part II
November 9, 2015 The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) recently reported that the majority of motor oils PQIA observed on the shelves at convenience stores it recently visited in Florida are labeled as meeting only obsolete American Petroleum Institute (API) SA, SB, SC, and SG Service Categories. These Categories apply to motor oils formulated
Florida Deserves Better
October 30, 2015 The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA), represented by Thomas F. Glenn, President of PQIA, had the opportunity to sit on a distinguished panel last week at the annual Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) meeting in Boca Raton, Florida. The panel discussion titled, “The ILMA Ethics Initiative: Driving Toward Quality,” was well
RelaDyne Expands its Recall to Pull More Bullet off the Shelves
On March 29, 2013, the Petroleum Quality Institute of America issued aConsumer Alert on RelaDyne’s Bullet brand 5W-30 motor oil. Bullet brand motor oils were observed on the shelves at convenience stores operated by Gilligan Oil Company, United Dairy Farmers, and others in the Ohio market. Understanding the fluid in the bottle falls far short
Cancelled!
As noted in last week’s issue of PQIA news, we found trouble in the drum when looking into complaints received about Silogram motor oils sold in the New York Metro Market. In taking it to the lab, PQIA found that the Silogram 5W-30 API SN, GF-5 tested did not meet the requirements stated on its
Don't be fooled!
…And the reason it should be NO is because the labels on this fictitious product include techniques and language that is sometimes used by unscrupulous companies to mislead consumers into believing the product is good stuff, when IT’S NOT. Click on the image to ENLARGE and let us know what you KNOW about reading the labels
Don’t be fooled!
…And the reason it should be NO is because the labels on this fictitious product include techniques and language that is sometimes used by unscrupulous companies to mislead consumers into believing the product is good stuff, when IT’S NOT. Click on the image to ENLARGE and let us know what you KNOW about reading the labels
Silogram – Trouble in the Drum
In response to numerous calls received on the PQIA HOTLINE coming from the NY metro area where Silogram is sold, the Petroleum Quality Institute of America arranged for the purchase of Silogram 5W-30 API SN, GF-5 motor oil in drums, and we cracked the bung to see what was inside. In doing so, we understand
PQIA ISSUES A CONSUMER ALERT ON BULLET PREMIUM MOTOR OIL
PQIA is pleased to report that RelaDyne has taken swift action to recall defective motor oil sold in quart bottles under the “Bullet” brand name. On March 27, PQIA issued a Consumer Alert on Bullet 5W-30 motor oil when test results showed the product PQIA sampled did not meet the requirements of the obsolete SC/CC
PQIA ISSUES A CONSUMER ALERT ON BULLET PREMIUM MOTOR OIL
PQIA is pleased to report that RelaDyne has taken swift action to recall defective motor oil sold in quart bottles under the “Bullet” brand name. On March 27, PQIA issued a Consumer Alert on Bullet 5W-30 motor oil when test results showed the product PQIA sampled did not meet the requirements of the obsolete SC/CC
Round Three – Spotlight on Synthetics
The results of the third round of synthetic motor oils examined by PQIA are in. Each of these brands meets the requirements of an API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Read on to view the most recent test results on synthetics and to view the results of those previously tested. Click here for
Spotlight on Synthetics – Second Round
March 11, 2013 The results of the second round of synthetic motor oils examined by PQIA are in. Each of these brands meet the requirements of an API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-30 engine oil. CLICK HERE FOR TEST RESULTS AND DETAILS
Spotlight on Synthetics
The first round of synthetic motor oils examined by PQIA is brands offered by major oil companies. The results of the tests conducted on each of these brands meet the requirements of an API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Synthetics are typically considered the top line in motor oils. They comprise products formulated
Inconvenient Truth About Convenience Store Motor Oil
We expect the motor oils we purchase for our cars to protect our engines from wear, sludge, and rust, and indeed most of the oils on retail shelves do so quite well. But there are some products out there that will not only fail to protect your engine; instead they will actually damage it! And
Results in on Five More Samples from D.C. Area
PQIA issues three more consumer alerts out of five samples from the Washington, D.C. area. CLICK BOTTLES BELOW FOR TEST RESULTS and PQIA ASSESSMENTS Click Here to View the Motor Oil Samples Tested in 2015
Results in on Seven Coolant/Antifreeze Samples
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America recently took a look at seven coolant/antifreeze products on retail shelves. Whereas four checked out fine, there are concerns with three. CLICK BOTTLES BELOW FOR TEST RESULTS and PQIA ASSESSMENTS. Click Here to View the Antifreeze/Coolants Tested in 2015
RelaDyne Joins to Support PQIA
RelaDyne Joins to Support PQIA’s Efforts to Help Assure the Quality and Integrity of Lubricants in the Market The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) is pleased to announce RelaDyne has joined PQIA’s growing list of lubricant manufacturers, marketers, additive suppliers, and other supporters working to help assure the quality and integrity of motor oils,
Results in on more D.C. Samples
Although PQIA’s sampling of products purchased in the Washington D.C. area this year revealed reasons for concern, the good news is that there were a number of brands tested that had no issues. Four more brands in this group are shown below. In addition, PQIA tested another motor oil with an API SA Service Classification. This
PQIA issues a DON'T BUY on 3X Super Premium Motor Oil on Shelves in Florida!
November 18, 2015 A Dark Day in The Sunshine State The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA), issues a DON’T BUY on two “3X Super Premium Motor Oil” viscosity grades on the shelves in Florida! The results of the tests conducted on the 3X Super Premium 10W-40 and 20W-50 samples DO NOT meet the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
PQIA issues a DON’T BUY on 3X Super Premium Motor Oil on Shelves in Florida!
November 18, 2015 A Dark Day in The Sunshine State The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA), issues a DON’T BUY on two “3X Super Premium Motor Oil” viscosity grades on the shelves in Florida! The results of the tests conducted on the 3X Super Premium 10W-40 and 20W-50 samples DO NOT meet the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Five More Samples from Washington, D.C.
PQIA takes a look at five 10W-40 motor oils purchased in the Washington, D.C. market. All look good. Click on Bottles Below for the Data
Florida Deserves Better – Part II
November 9, 2015 The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) recently reported that the majority of motor oils PQIA observed on the shelves at convenience stores it recently visited in Florida are labeled as meeting only obsolete American Petroleum Institute (API) SA, SB, SC, and SG Service Categories. These Categories apply to motor oils formulated
Florida Deserves Better
October 30, 2015 The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA), represented by Thomas F. Glenn, President of PQIA, had the opportunity to sit on a distinguished panel last week at the annual Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) meeting in Boca Raton, Florida. The panel discussion titled, “The ILMA Ethics Initiative: Driving Toward Quality,” was well
RelaDyne Expands its Recall to Pull More Bullet off the Shelves
On March 29, 2013, the Petroleum Quality Institute of America issued aConsumer Alert on RelaDyne’s Bullet brand 5W-30 motor oil. Bullet brand motor oils were observed on the shelves at convenience stores operated by Gilligan Oil Company, United Dairy Farmers, and others in the Ohio market. Understanding the fluid in the bottle falls far short
Cancelled!
As noted in last week’s issue of PQIA news, we found trouble in the drum when looking into complaints received about Silogram motor oils sold in the New York Metro Market. In taking it to the lab, PQIA found that the Silogram 5W-30 API SN, GF-5 tested did not meet the requirements stated on its
Don't be fooled!
…And the reason it should be NO is because the labels on this fictitious product include techniques and language that is sometimes used by unscrupulous companies to mislead consumers into believing the product is good stuff, when IT’S NOT. Click on the image to ENLARGE and let us know what you KNOW about reading the labels
Don’t be fooled!
…And the reason it should be NO is because the labels on this fictitious product include techniques and language that is sometimes used by unscrupulous companies to mislead consumers into believing the product is good stuff, when IT’S NOT. Click on the image to ENLARGE and let us know what you KNOW about reading the labels
Silogram – Trouble in the Drum
In response to numerous calls received on the PQIA HOTLINE coming from the NY metro area where Silogram is sold, the Petroleum Quality Institute of America arranged for the purchase of Silogram 5W-30 API SN, GF-5 motor oil in drums, and we cracked the bung to see what was inside. In doing so, we understand
PQIA ISSUES A CONSUMER ALERT ON BULLET PREMIUM MOTOR OIL
PQIA is pleased to report that RelaDyne has taken swift action to recall defective motor oil sold in quart bottles under the “Bullet” brand name. On March 27, PQIA issued a Consumer Alert on Bullet 5W-30 motor oil when test results showed the product PQIA sampled did not meet the requirements of the obsolete SC/CC
PQIA ISSUES A CONSUMER ALERT ON BULLET PREMIUM MOTOR OIL
PQIA is pleased to report that RelaDyne has taken swift action to recall defective motor oil sold in quart bottles under the “Bullet” brand name. On March 27, PQIA issued a Consumer Alert on Bullet 5W-30 motor oil when test results showed the product PQIA sampled did not meet the requirements of the obsolete SC/CC
Round Three – Spotlight on Synthetics
The results of the third round of synthetic motor oils examined by PQIA are in. Each of these brands meets the requirements of an API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Read on to view the most recent test results on synthetics and to view the results of those previously tested. Click here for
Spotlight on Synthetics – Second Round
March 11, 2013 The results of the second round of synthetic motor oils examined by PQIA are in. Each of these brands meet the requirements of an API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-30 engine oil. CLICK HERE FOR TEST RESULTS AND DETAILS
Spotlight on Synthetics
The first round of synthetic motor oils examined by PQIA is brands offered by major oil companies. The results of the tests conducted on each of these brands meet the requirements of an API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Synthetics are typically considered the top line in motor oils. They comprise products formulated
Inconvenient Truth About Convenience Store Motor Oil
We expect the motor oils we purchase for our cars to protect our engines from wear, sludge, and rust, and indeed most of the oils on retail shelves do so quite well. But there are some products out there that will not only fail to protect your engine; instead they will actually damage it! And
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AAA – American Automobile Association
ACC – American Chemistry Council
ACEA – European Automobile Manufacturers Association
AFPM – American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
AOCA – Automotive Oil Change Association
API – American Petroleum Institute
ASA – The Automotive Service Association
ATIEL – Association Technique de l’Industrie Européenne des Lubrifiants (ATIEL)
Automotive Maintenance & Repair Association
CAAM – China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM)
CEC – Coordinating European Council (CEC)
CRC – Coordinating Research Council
EMA – Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association
ILMA – Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association
International Council of Machinery Lubrication
JAMA – Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.
KAMA – Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA)
Municipal Fleet Managers Association
NAFA Fleet Management Association
NLGI – National Lubricating Grease Institute
NORA – An Association of Responsible Recyclers
OICA – The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers
PMAA – Petroleum Marketers Association of America
PQIA – Petroleum Quality Institute of America
SAE – Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
SIGMA – Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America
STLE – Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
The World Refining Association
UEIL – Union Indépendante de l’Industrie Européenne des Lubrifiants
Passenger Car Engine Oil (PCEO)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
John Deere Tractor Hydraulic Fluid
Volvo T-13 Engine Oil Oxidation Test
SAE Viscosity Grade Specifications
Evolution of Motor Oil Viscosity Grades
Viscosity Specifications for ATFs
Understanding Viscosity Modifiers
Consumer Alert
Due to the 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 on Super Green Smokeless Motor Oil. Use of this product in virtually all automobile engines will likely cause harm to the engine. Read More>>
PQIA Supporters
The Following Companies Support the Petroleum Quality Institute of America’s Efforts to Help Assure the Quality and Integrity of Lubricants in the Marketplace.
PQIA Advisory Board
PQIA Advisory Board
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America’s Advisory Board comprises a distinguished group of professionals with prominence in a broad range of fields in the lubricants business. The role of the Advisory Board is to provide PQIA’s management with guidance, advice, recommendations and counsel in how to best pursue PQIA’s purpose and mission. MORE>>
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