JULY/AUGUST 2023 AFTERMARKET 35 Platinum Plus 0W-20 is one of the most recently added, and is designed for more modern, economical engines with its OV 040 1547 approval and can be used in various BMW, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo models.” For information on the full range, visit: //tps.trade/oilhub/the-quantum-oil-range#page Pioneers Meanwhile, commenting on the Motul offering, Motul UK Head of Sales and Marketing Andy Wait said: “As pioneers in lubrication – Motul was the first to bring the automotive world, multigrade, semi-synthetic and fully synthetic oils – it’s perhaps not surprising that Motul was the first company to bring to market a range of motor oils specifically aimed at Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. “The company’s Hybrid 0W 100% synthetic engine lubricant range is the result of Motul innovation in developing new advanced lubricants and is specially formulated for the specific needs of hybrid electric vehicles, such as HEV, PHEV and BEV with range extender, where lots of engine stop/starts are involved during the different operating phases of the hybrid vehicle.” That’s not all though: “Motul is also active in the EV sector itself and is proud to be a key partner in the recentlyannounced Caterham EV Seven – a technology development concept for a future fully electric Seven. On the car, immersion battery cooling uses a dielectric fluid, supplied by Motul. The fluid is in direct contact with the cells enabling better thermal management during charge and discharge cycles. This cutting-edge technology is at the forefront for battery electric vehicles and, until now, has typically been employed to cool supercomputers that generate enormous amounts of heat. Again, this is very much in line with being at the forefront of technology advancement, which Motul views as one its key attributes.” Andy added: “Alongside bringing new lubricants and fluids into the marketplace for EVs and hybrids, the company continues to invest in its ICE vehicle lubricants and still aims to put quality, cost-effective lubricant solutions into the market. Motul is therefore about to launch its NGEN lubricant range, which will take sustainability in traditional lubricants to a new level.” For more information, visit: www.motul.com Myths and tips According to Lucas Oil UK Sales and Operations Director Dan Morgan, when it comes to oil additives, there is still some reticence due to long-held assumptions: “The use of oil www.aftermarketonline.net additives is an accepted form of engine treatment, but common myths about their use continue to exist.” He continued: “Although Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer is one of Lucas Oil’s best-selling additives, senior mechanics attending a recent series of seminars delivered by the Lucas Oil Academy raised concerns about how and where to use the product. The LOA is the US oil and additive manufacturer’s training arm. Confusion arose because three Oil Stabilizer products are needed to satisfy a wider range of engine oil specification requirements. The original product was designed to protect engines against dry starts after a lay-up, but it also helps increase lubricity and reduce smoking in older, high mileage vehicles or those with worn engines - many of which are still on our roads. Pure Synthetic Oil Stabilizer was specifically developed for later high-performance engines. Low Viscosity Stabilizer is the latest member of the oil stabilizer family. It is ideally suited to vehicles equipped with 0w oil-type specifications. It is hybrid safe, variable valve timing solenoid safe and cylinder deactivation safe.” Concluding with a tip on usage, Dan added: “The recommended ratio of these Oil Stabilizer products is 80/20; 80% oil to 20% additive. Mechanics shouldn’t be concerned if, once the additive has been added, they can’t pour all the prescribed oil into the engine. The additive enhances lubrication, protects against dry starts and improves the engine oil’s overall performance. Any unused oil is a saving for the garage that goes straight onto the bottom line.” " $% &%$#"! $ GDI Injector %#% %$ # $ Cleaner $ $ % " % % $ " # % $ # # $ Email: info@kalimex.co Call: For more information: % o.uk Left: Quantum Cube from TPS
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