Should one concern themselves when choosing and then using an engine oil in a passenger car? What will happen if the wrong oil is used? Engine oils can all look the same, so does it really matter what is used? Can different oils be mixed as a top-up? Can some old unused engine oil be ...

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Navigating OEM approvals, low-SAPS formulations and tightening viscosity requirements to avoid mis-supply are important when manufacturing engine oils.  Morris Lubricants Technology Manager, Adrian Hill, explains how the British-based company solves these problems. Engine oils continue to evolve as OEMs innovate and bring to market new engine platforms to accommodate the need to reduce emissions. New ...

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Morris Lubricants has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of three new high-performance fuel additives, designed to support cleaner combustion, improved efficiency and reliable performance in petrol and diesel engines. The new additive range includes a DPF cleaner, petrol fuel treatment and diesel fuel treatment. These new fuel additives are supplied in 250ml long ...

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Confused about antifreeze coolants? They’re just winter products, right? Think again… Morris Lubricants’ Technology Manager, Adrian Hill, explores the “misunderstood” product to put you on the correct path. Antifreeze coolants are often misunderstood; they come in many different colours, can often be overlooked as part of a regular service, and most importantly, not everyone is ...

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Not so long ago, it felt like there were just a handful of engine oil grades that could be put in almost any vehicle. Fast forward to today, and this is no longer the case, with a multitude of engine oil viscosities, specifications and formulations needed to fit a wide variety of engine types. Morris ...

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Morris Lubricants’ Workshop Pro MD4 is a multipurpose maintenance fluid made using the company’s own formulation. The product has recently been updated to remove the coloured dye, changing its appearance from clear green to a clear yellow liquid. This change is purely a cosmetic one and has no impact on the performance of the product. ...

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With engine designs evolving and OEM specifications multiplying, selecting the correct oils and lubricants has become increasingly complex. Morris Lubricants is confident its updated Whatoil online tool simplifies this process. The days of ‘one oil to fit everything’ have gone. With the need to improve fuel efficiency, lower emissions and reduce service intervals, along with ...

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Guy Martin is no stranger to oil and grease, so who better for Morris Lubricants to team up with? Together, they’ve created a series of technical How Oil is Used videos, exploring the different oil, lubricant and antifreeze coolant needs of vehicles. The video series was filmed in Guy’s own workshop with Morris Lubricants Technology ...

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With over 40 years of experience in the lubricants industry, Adrian Hill, technology manager at Morris Lubricants, gives his insights on how technology has evolved with car designs and powertrains to help reduce vehicle emissions. I grew up in the days when diesel cars rattled like a bag of spanners and black smoke billowed out ...

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What does the colour of antifreeze coolants mean? Morris Lubricants Technology Manager, Adrian Hill, explains all. Blue, red, violet, orange, green, all the colours of the rainbow, but which one of these antifreeze coolants is the right one for the engine in question? The quick answer is, forget the colour, think: “Which specification is correct ...

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