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 Gray Diamond Euro Engine Oil

Gray Diamond Euro is safe for both diesel and gasoline emissions equipment.

GF-6 Oil Specs Are Here

Should you start stockpiling GF-5 oil for older vehicles? We have the answer for you here.

What Techs Have To Worry About With GF-6 Oils

API’s newest GF-6 oil standard have recently been approved, we are now beginning to discover just exactly what future oil service may look like for shops.

VIDEO: The Role Of Dispersants In Engine Oil

Andrew Markel discusses the formation of carbon during the combustion process, and how the proper engine oil can prevent sludging in the engine. Sponsored by MAHLE.

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3 Shell ROTELLA Engine Oils Meet Ford Diesel Engine Oil Specification

The approved oils – Shell ROTELLA T4 15W-40 Triple Protection, Shell ROTELLA T5 10W-30 Synthetic Blend and Shell ROTELLA T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic – meet Ford Material Engineering Specification WSS-M2C171-F1.

VIDEO: Overheating In The Summer Heat

Andrew Markel shows how you can diagnose the overheating vehicles that will be coming to your shop in the hot weather. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

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Idemitsu 0W-20 First Engine Oil To Receive Dexos-1 GM Approval

Idemitsu Lubricants America (ILA) has reported that its SAE 0W-20 is the industry’s first engine oil to achieve the next-generation dexos-1 (known as dexos-1: 2015) approval through General Motors (GM).