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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Morgan Stanley expects Brent to reach $40 by 2021

30/05/2020 by Mark

Investment bank and financial services company Morgan Stanley has given a positive signal to the oil industry by upgrading its end-of-year forecast for Brent crude to $40 per barrel. It also raised its third-quarter
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Everything you need to know about agricultural oil

29/05/2020 by OilStoreAdministrator

Agricultural lubricants are specially designed to meet the demands of farming in the present day, and are tailored to the equipment most often used in agriculture. Whether it’s a tractor or combine harvester, a
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