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PQIA SUPPORTERS

The Petroleum Quality Institute of America serves buyers and consumers of lubricants through the generous support of: 

 

 Afton Chemical
 
Chemlube International 


 

 
CHS Inc.

Chevron Products

CITGO

Eni USA R&M Co. Inc. 

Gulf Lubricants/Nu-Tier
 
  
Lubricating Specialties Company
 
Lubrizol

Phillips 66

Pinnacle Oil

Safety-Kleen

 Universal Lubricants
   



Lubricant Distributor Supporters

 


L.F. Powers
 
Ocean State Oil and Domestic Fuel and Lubes

Circle Lubricants

Leahy-Wolf

Keller-Heartt Oil

Dennis K. Burke


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PQIA ADVISORY BOARD
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America's Advisory Board comprises a distinguished group of professionals with prominence in a broad range of fields in the lubricants business.

 

The role of the Advisory Board is to provide PQIA's management with guidance, advice, recommendations and counsel in how to best pursue PQIA's purpose and mission.



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PQIA's mission is to serve the consumers of lubricants by testing and reporting on the quality and integrity of lubricants in the marketplace.  
Spotlight on High Mileage Motor Oils 

September 23, 2014

 

Growing in popularity, the Petroleum Quality Institute of America is now taking a look at the High Mileage motor oils on retail shelves. High Mileage motor oils are typically formulated for use in vehicles with more than 75,000 miles on the engine. They usually contain additives that provide enhanced deposit, sludge and wear protection. In addition, they typically contain seal conditioners to help reduce oil leaks.

 

The result on the second group of high mileage motor oils follow below. 

 

 Click pictures Below for test results

 



Mobil Super Castrol GTXNAPAAdvance Auto Parts

CLICK BOTTLES BELOW FOR CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

   

Antifreeze - Buyer Beware   

Last week, the Petroleum Quality Institute observed the North Atlantic antifreeze/coolant brand on the shelves in Greensboro, NC. In addition, PQIA has received reports that the brand is also on the shelves in South Carolina and Georgia. 


 

Buyer Buyer in these states and others... 

 

On September 11, 2014, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for antifreeze/coolant manufactured, packaged, and/or distributed by Royal Packaging, Inc. of Detroit under the North Atlantic and Shur-XXX brands.


 The Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Orders prohibit the sale, offering for sale, or use of antifreeze/coolants manufactured, packaged, and/or distributed by Royal Packaging, Inc. under the North Atlantic and Shur-XXX brands in the state of Michigan. These products should no longer be used, immediately be removed from store shelves or other product displays, and no longer be offered for sale in Michigan. These products may cause damage to vehicle engines.


 

Although consumers in Michigan can take comfort in knowing the brand has been ordered off the shelves in their State, the brand is still on the shelves in other states.

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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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Help support PQIA's efforts to assure the quality and integrity of lubricants in the market.

The Petroleum Quality Institute of America'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. 

We can't do it alone.  

      

To find out how you can help support PQIA's efforts, contact us at 732-910-0017

 or by email at tglenn@pqia.org.

 
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