PQIA's mission is to serve the consumers of lubricants by testing and reporting on the quality and integrity of lubricants in the marketplace.
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Spotlight on Synthetics
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The results are in on the second group of synthetic motor oils examined by PQIA. 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.
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Synthetics are typically considered the top line in motor oils. They comprise products formulated with superior base oils (API Group III, and/or polyalphaolefins, esters, and others), and additives. Synthetic motor oils are generally said to provide enhanced engine protection from wear and deposits, longer service intervals, superior high temperature operation and cold-flow properties, improved fuel economy, and other features and benefits.
In addition to major oil brand products, synthetic motor oils are produced by a number of independent lubricant manufacturers. Test results on some of these brands and others will be made available in upcoming PQIA newsletters.
Click here for the test results on the first, and most recent round of synthetic motor oils tested.
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Be Heard! PQIA Launches Blog...
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The Petroleum Quality Institute of America is pleased to announce the launch of its new blog site: PQIAblog.com.
The blog was launched to expand PQIA's educational outreach and enhance its communications with consumers, end users, lubricant producers, marketers, installers and others in the value chain. In addition, says Thomas Glenn, president of PQIA, "The PQIAblog provides our readers with an opportunity to interact with PQIA's professional staff and other bloggers on the site."
The PQIAblog, along with our other social media touch points provides PQIA with an opportunity to share our lubricant analysis stories and provide others with a chance to interact with PQIA's professional staff and other bloggers.
Whereas the PQIAblog, along with PQIA's other social media touch points will evolve to meet the needs of its audience, Glenn says "it will remain focused on serving the consumers of lubricants by testing and reporting on the quality and integrity of lubricants in the marketplace."
Check out the latest posts and let us know what you think.
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Report Quality Concerns
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 Report Concerns About Lubricant Quality to PQIA. Information provided is Treated as Confidential and Callers can remain anonymous. Or email PQIA at: tips@pqia.org
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