Results in on Four API CK-4 Diesel Engine Oils
The results are in on the first four samples of diesel engine oil PQIA observed in the market labeled with the new API CK-4 performance specification. Each of the samples examined meet the SAE J300 specification for an SAE 15W-40 along with the phosphorus and Noack volatility requirements needed to meet the new API CK-4
PQIA Enhances Website to Include User Friendly Search and Sort Features
Visitors to the PQIA website can now search and sort PQIA’s sample database by brand, date of sample, SAE viscosity grade, API Service Category, and the PQIA Sample Assessments. The search feature also provides a direct link to the analysis reports for each of the samples tested by PQIA. The following is a Quick Start
Five 0W-20s and They All Look Good
The results of the tests conducted on the five samples of SAE 0W-20 shown below meet the SAE J300 specifications a SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade and are consistent with the API Service Categories shown on the labels. CLICK BOTTLES FOR DETAILS Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy STP SYN Full Synthetic Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic Valvoline
A Look at the 0W-20s Examined by PQIA in 2014 to 2017(YTD)
Although SAE 5W-30 accounts for the majority of the passenger car motor oil (PCMO) consumed in the US, demand for the grade continues to decline as some of the leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) shift to lower viscosity grade PCMOs in an effort to improve fuel economy. The biggest beneficiary of the shift is SAE
Next Up: CK-4 and FA-4 Diesel Engine Oils
The PQIA has received a significant number of inquiries from readers asking if and when PQIA will take a look at the new CK-4 and FA-4 diesel engine oils. The answer is “yes” we will be looking at both as they enter the market and PQIA already has samples in the laboratory for testing. Results
PQIA Examines Five Brands of ATF, One Has Issues
The PQIA Examines Five Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Brands and Issues an Advisory on One The results of the tests conducted on samples of MidWest Guard, NaviGuard, SuperS Custom Plus, and Vantage shown below meet the requirements for DEXRON III/MERCON. The sample of PolyGuard tested does not meet the specification for a Type A transmission