Tag: #KnowYourOil
PQIA ISSUES A DON'T BUY ON THREE PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CHICAGO
PQIA recently visited a number of convenience stores in Chicago to take a look at the motor oils on the shelves. Whereas we have many to report on, the quality of three are of such high concern that PQIA felt it was important to immediately advise consumers to not buy these products. They will cause… Read More ›
PQIA ISSUES A DON’T BUY ON THREE PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CHICAGO
PQIA recently visited a number of convenience stores in Chicago to take a look at the motor oils on the shelves. Whereas we have many to report on, the quality of three are of such high concern that PQIA felt it was important to immediately advise consumers to not buy these products. They will cause… Read More ›
PQIA Takes a Look at 5 More Brands, Two Underscore the Importance of Reading the Labels
PQIA recently purchased five brands of motor oil on the shelves at convenience stores in PA and NJ. The results of the tests conducted on these samples meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grade listed on their product labels and are consistent with the listed API Service Categories. It should be noted,… Read More ›
PQIA on GMA – Good Morning America – Read the Labels!
Good Morning America “GMA” ran a story today about Dollar General (DG) Stores Facing Multiple Lawsuits Over Allegedly “Obsolete” Motor Oils. GMA went undercover to four of DG’s New Jersey outlets to take a look at the motor oils on the shelves. They were accompanied by Tom Glenn, president of the Petroleum Quality Institute of… Read More ›
PQIA Tips its Hat to Georgia
Georgia is Working Hard to Protect Consumers from Motor Oils and Transmission Fluids that Can Cause Harm to Automobiles The Petroleum Quality Institute of America tips its hat to the State of Georgia for the action it is taking to stop the sale of potentially engine damaging motor oils and transmission fluids sold in the… Read More ›
Update on February 2nd test results
In addition to PQIA taking issue with the physical properties and labeling of the samples below (as published on 2-2-2016), there are also issues with the levels of antiwear additives in these products. CLICK BOTTLES BELOW AN UPDATE
Test Results on Four Obsolete Motor Oil From Florida
Results on Four More Samples From Florida In November 2015, PQIA reported on five brands of obsolete motor oils frequently seen on retail shelves in Florida. These brands include Xcel, Easylube, 3X, VTech, and Thunder. The majority of the motor oils PQIA observed at convenience stores visited in Florida were only labeled with obsolete API… Read More ›
A LOOK AT EIGHT MORE MOTOR OILS
The first Group of Motor Oil Samples PQIA Reports on in 2016… All look good Results in on eight more samples examined by PQIA. Each 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
A LOOK AT FOUR MORE MOTOR OIL BRANDS AND VISCOSITY GRADES
PQIA reports test results on four brands of motor oils in various viscosity grades available on retail shelves. The products were purchased in Pennsylvania, North and South Carolina, and New Jersey. The results of the tests conducted on these samples meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grades listed on the product labels,… Read More ›
"Lawsuit: Dollar General motor oil not safe for cars newer than 1980s"
“A Houston man has filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court against Dollar General, claiming that the company sells a line of motor oils that are unsuitable for today’s cars.” CLICK for More Source: Chron.com Related News: Why are Obsolete Motor Oils Still on the Shelves? October 2, 2015 The Petroleum Quality Institute of America… Read More ›