New record for power production set by UK wind farms
17/12/2014 by Mark
Figures released by the National Grid showed that British wind farms powered approximately 43% of the nation’s homes recently. The statistics, which were for Sunday the 7th of December, set a
Car driving style can force oil filter change
14/12/2014 by Richard
The recent news of a driver needing a full oil change and replacement filter installed after minimal use of his new vehicle may have surprised many. The owner of the Vauxhall Cascada, which is recommended…
How Shell plans to target Mexico's oil and gas potential
12/12/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
Following on from the recent news that Royal Dutch Shell, one of the premier makers of lubricants in the world, is planning to focus a lot of its efforts in Mexican territorial waters, one of…
How to store synthetic motor oils for extended periods
11/12/2014 by Mark
With synthetic engine lubricants playing such an important role in the performance and maintenance of car engines, understanding how it should be properly stored is essential.
BMW makes Shell its preferred choice
10/12/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
Shell Lubricants has secured another coup with the news that it will be replacing Castrol as the preferred oil supplier for BMW and all of the brands that come under its wing. The news brings…
Common engine oil myths: dark oil
09/12/2014 by Richard
The major reason that engine oil is so important is that it makes a car’s motor run as smoothly as possible, optimising performance. However, it does other things too of course, such as
The best metalworking lubricants
06/12/2014 by Richard
As well as providing market leading engine oils for cars, the likes of Mobil, Fuchs, and Q8 produce lubricants that are tailor made for metalworking. Formulated to provide the best performance and
Everything you need to know about changing your car oil
04/12/2014 by Mark
One of the most important elements of maintaining your vehicle is to change the oil on a regular basis. Using the best lubricants possible, from the
ExxonMobil releases innovative new lubricant
03/12/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
Oil giant ExxonMobil has announced the release of a new oil for marine vehicle engines, which is free of zinc. The innovative lubricant is intended to
Three frequently asked questions, and answers, about motor engine oil
02/12/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
The lubricants used in a car are vital to its performance and longevity, providing one of the most fundamental aspects to everything running smoothly. However, many people are often confused as to
Shell announces new educational scheme
26/11/2014 by Mark
The giant energy firm Shell has announced the launch of a new £1m programme of investment, designed to tackle the shortfall in engineering, technology, maths and science skills among Scottish schoolchildren. The programme is called
Wind turbine plant will create jobs
19/11/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
A plant manufacturing the parts for offshore wind turbines is set to open on the Isle of Wight next year, with the Vestas wind energy firm having announced plans for the area. The Danish company…