Spindle oil – what is it and why use it?
11/06/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
A broad range of spindle oil products are available from market leading manufacturers such as Shell, Mobil and Q8. These specially formulated lubricants offer an impressive level of performance, and contain additives that protect
Lubricant giant among sponsors for Shropshire hospices fundraiser
10/06/2020 by Mark
Morda’s Hope House children’s hospice and Shrewsbury’s Severn Hospice have both benefited from donations of £6,000 each thanks to last year’s Ruyton X1 Towns Charity Tractor Pull. The event was sponsored
Your guide to passenger car engine oil
09/06/2020 by Richard
There is a huge range of passenger car engine oils on the market that suit all makes and models of vehicle. This includes high-quality lubricants from respected manufacturers such as Mobil, Morris, Shell and Q8.…
Experts discuss maintenance challenges for parked trucks
08/06/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
The Commercial Carrier Journal has published an article outlining the maintenance challenges faced by fleets when many trucks have been parked up. While many hauliers have
Your questions answered on hydraulic oil
07/06/2020 by Mark
There is a great selection of hydraulic oil products on the market, from leading suppliers such as Q8, Shell, Fuchs and Mobil. Specialist hydraulic lubricants can easily cope even with extreme demand conditions, including
Worst has passed, says Credit Suisse
06/06/2020 by Richard
According to Swiss bank Credit Suisse, the worst is over for the oil industry. Bill Featherstone, an oil
What you need to know about gas engine oil
05/06/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
If the gas generator you use requires a lubricant, it’s always best to select a specialist gas engine oil. Manufacturers like Mobil produce such lubricant products that are designed especially for generator gas
BP employees participate in mask-making campaign
04/06/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Employees of oil major BP and its lubricant division Castrol Africa have initiated a campaign to encourage the people of Africa to make and wear facemasks to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. Other…
What is cutting fluid?
03/06/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator
Cutting fluids comprise a range of lubricants that are ideally suited to use in grinding and other metalworking applications. Manufacturers of the best quality cutting oils include Fuchs and Houghton. Some cutting fluids are
Shell airlifts workers from Gulf of Mexico
02/06/2020 by Richard
Oil major Shell has airlifted nine workers from one of its rigs in the Gulf of Mexico following a coronavirus outbreak. After being taken to an
A guide to compressor oil
01/06/2020 by Richard
Specialist compressor lubricants are available from the likes of Shell, Fuchs and Mobil. These lubricants are more than able to cope with even very high demand conditions, offering a superlative level of protection against
The lowdown on commercial vehicle oil
31/05/2020 by Mark
There is a wide range of commercial vehicle lubricants on the market. These superior oils are specifically designed for use with heavy goods transporters or other large commercial vehicles. Whether the vehicle is a