Participants set heavy driving test at Shell Rimula challenge
28/10/2014 by Mark
Those interested in testing their skills behind the wheels of heavy-duty vehicles were given the chance to do so recently at an event organised by the Shell oil company. The Shell Rimula Heavyweight Driving Challenge…
New oil with corrosion and wear protection launched by Klϋber
21/10/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
Specialty oil manufacturer Klϋber Lubrication has announced the production of a new synthetic gear grease, offering greater levels of protection against wear, tear and corrosion. The company states that
What should you expect from a car valet?
14/10/2014 by Richard
Many people are confused by the term car valet. In North America primarily, though in keeping with the constant U.S. English creep, the term covers a car parking service at hotels, restaurants and other such…
Three metalworking tasks where oil can make the difference
13/10/2014 by Mark
Oil is an essential part of all metalworking, from keeping things cool, increasing efficiency, speeding up processes and extending the life of machinery. How it does this depends on the composition of the fluid, how
Five countries with economies fuelled by oil
12/10/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
A look into the biggest oil producing countries in the world shows that in 2012, the 10 foremost oil-producing countries in the world accounted for 64% of the world’s oil. Essential to the economies of…
How to stop a door creaking
11/10/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
A creaking car door can become very annoying very quickly, but there is no need to put up with the noise. Easy to fix with lubricants that are readily close to hand, you can use…
What are the oils of choice for Formula One racers?
10/10/2014 by Mark
Arguably the most glamorous sport in the world, Formula One (F1) is all about advanced engineering. This is true at every level, from the aerodynamic design of the car, the performance of the engine, the…
Welsh wind farm gets government approval
09/10/2014 by Mark
The plan for a wind farm with 32 turbines in the Clocaenog Forest, on the border of Conwy and Denbighshire, has been given the go-ahead by Energy Minister Ed Davey. The proposal for the wind…
Two-stroke and four-stroke - what's the difference?
09/10/2014 by Richard
To best understand the difference between a two-stroke engine and a four-stroke engine, it is first best to understand what a ‘stroke’ is. In essence, it is the cycle of a reciprocating engine, which operates…
New oil derived from natural gas showcased by Shell
02/10/2014 by Richard
A lubricant manufacturer chose the exciting environment of Formula One to debut its latest product: a new solution derived from natural gas rather than crude oil. The high-performance lubricant, called
Permission granted for wind-power facility at Scottish port
25/09/2014 by Mark
The plans to build a 400-acre wind turbine construction hub at a former oil yard close to Inverness are now a stage nearer to being realised, after the planning application was approved by the Scottish…
New oil solution could improve fleet fuel efficiency
18/09/2014 by OilStoreAdministrator
A prototype that has been described by oil-blending firm Smary Morris as a “total lubricant solution” could be set to create major fuel savings for commercial vehicle companies. The firm’s manager of