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Vehicle Focus – Peugeot 308 (2007-)
Exol Lubricants’ Optima LSP 5W-30 oil is specifically-engineered for the Peugeot 308 and is particularly suited to vehicles equipped with anti-pollution systems such as diesel particulate filters (DPFs). This is because the fully synthetic multigrade engine oil features low SAPS (sulphated ash, phosphorus and sulphur) additive technology, which prolongs the life of the DPF. Offering…
Read MoreNext generation transmission fluid
Exol Lubricants has continued its impressive research and development path with the introduction of a next generation multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid, Autotrans MVA, recommended for use by no fewer than 25 vehicle manufacturers of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. From being one of the first to market with an oil for the new Ford EcoBoost…
Read MoreNew Exol engine oil for Ford EcoBoost engines
Exol Lubricants has become one of the first lubricant manufacturers to produce a new engine oil specially formulated for the latest Ford EcoBoost engines. The Optima Vimax F 5W-20 is a fully-synthetic engine oil produced using the highest quality synthetic base stocks, which together with market leading additive chemistry meets the very latest and previous…
Read MoreA winning partnership Lloyds Bank
Over the last 10 years of trading, Exol Lubricants had managed the import of base oil from Europe through letters of credit. Faced with huge fluctuations in pricing over the past four years, Exol required an enhanced, responsive and more flexible solution. Flexible, bespoke solution “When Exol needed to take advantage of falling prices to…
Read MoreExol makes packaging upgrades
Exol Lubricants is enhancing its customer service experience following substantial upgrades to its packaging. From March 2013, you will see the following changes to Exol’s packaging: All products (listed below) will be supplied in our new silver Exol barrels All Exol product description labels on 20L, 25L, 60L, 205L and IBCs will be upgraded to…
Read MoreExol Invests
Exol Lubricants, the UK’s largest independent lubricants manufacturer, iscontinuing its programme of investment by installing a new weighbridge at its Rotherham plant, which will significantly improve customer deliveries. Previously, Exol was using external weighbridges to weigh fleet vehicles before embarking on deliveries. This adds to delivery times and so by installing its own weighbridge, Exol…
Read MoreStaff News
Exol Lubricants, the UK’s largest independent lubricants manufacturer,has promotedJonathanHooleto the role of operations director. Hoole joined Exol in 2010 as operations manager, having spent eight years working in operational management in the Italian manufacturing sector. He has already made an impact in his new role at Exol, working with suppliers to reduce lead times from…
Read MoreExol Lubricants invests £2million
Exol Lubricants, the UK’s largest independent lubricants manufacturer, is investing more than £2 million in redeveloping its head office and manufacturing site, based in Wednesbury, West Midlands. The company, which supplies lubricants and associated products for car, commercial vehicle, agricultural, rail and industrial applications, is completely overhauling the current site to create a more efficient,…
Read MoreCBOA celebrates green line oils ‘vision’
The commercial Boat Operators Association (CBOA) has given its highest award, the Award of Excellence for 2009, to Exol Rotherham. The citation recognises the vision, commitment and good business sense in using waterways as the vital link to transport base oil from the port of Hull to our blending plant at Rotherham. Exol Rotherham is…
Read MoreMotor oils, how much should you pay?
How much should you pay for motor oil? Are all oils the same? Does branding make a difference? Perhaps you’ve pondered these questions and wondered how much you should pay for motor oil – and how much control you actually have over the price? In this article, we look at this question. Unfortunately, there isn’t…
Read MoreWhy servicing your car is so important
Motor oils and other automotive fluids, regular checks and component adjustments really matter to your car. Whether you do the work yourself or entrust your car to a garage, regular servicing is vital if you want it to be reliable, maintain its value and give optimum performance. From a lowly Ford Fiesta to an expensive…
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