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
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.
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From time-to-time PQIA hears from folks that say they never see some of the “bad” oil we find on the shelves. To this, some add that if they did, you can be sure they would be smart enough not to
RPP Products 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
North Carolina Is Now The Third State to Issue a Stop-Sale Order On “303” Tractor Hydraulic Fluid The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) issued a stop-sale
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
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
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
Motor Oil Samples The Petroleum Quality Institute of America reports on three brands of SAE 5W-20, two brands of SAE 5W-30, and two brands of SAE 10W-30 motor oil recently
by Thomas F. Glenn The Petroleum Quality Institute of America received a number of phone calls and emails recently with questions, comments, and opinions about the claim Shell is publicly
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
by Thomas F. Glenn The PQIA has recently fielded many questions about the new API SN Plus Service Category and although some are technical, many others we received are more
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) continues to observe two brands of motor oils in the market that consumers should watch out for and steer clear of. The brands are:
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America tested three brands of SAE 5W-20 and three brands of SAE 5W-30 motor oil. The results of the tests conducted on samples of the
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) fielded a number of calls and emails following publication of test results for three brands of antifreeze (also known as coolants) last week.
Results in on Three Coolant Samples; One Raises Eyebrows While the PQIA examined two brands of coolant and found no issues, one product on the store shelves set off alarms.
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America tested three brands of SAE 5W-20 motor oil. The results of the tests conducted on samples of the brands meet the SAE J300 specifications
From time-to-time PQIA hears from folks that say they never
A look at AmazonBasics Motor Oil Amazon added its own line of private label passenger car motor oil to the
Class Action Suit filed Against Amalie AOC, LTD. For Its Marketing and Sale of Obsolete Motor Oil in Florida Kanner
Five ATFs Examined – PQIA Issues one Advisory The PQIA recently examined four automatic transmission fluids (ATF) labeled to meet
The PQIA recently purchased three brands of SAE 10W-30 motor oils in the south, and the results of the tests
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
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