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  • VLS starts proactive testing approach

    In a new step, Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has approached the Institute of Materials ( ...

    In a new step, Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has approached the Institute of Materials (IOM) to procure samples of UK 5w30 automotive engine oils for proactive testing. The IOM procur ...

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  • Not just any old thing

    Modern engines need the correct lubricants to ensure that their engines are kept in optimal condition, bu ...

    Modern engines need the correct lubricants to ensure that their engines are kept in optimal condition, but should we take the same care over lubricants for older vehicles? PMF spoke to Andrew Goddard, ...

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  • Upholding standards

    Misleading packaging continues to cause issues in the lubricants market. Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the ...

    Misleading packaging continues to cause issues in the lubricants market. Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), explains what the industry body is doing to impro ...

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  • VLS escalates case to ATIEL and Trading Standards

    Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has taken the decision to escalate case 160, a complaint a ...

    Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has taken the decision to escalate case 160, a complaint against Toyota First 5W-30 Fully Synthetic SN/CF Oil following months of investigation. The case ...

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  • Clarity Leads to Confidence

    Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), has announced the outcome of two cases, which both saw co ...

    Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), has announced the outcome of two cases, which both saw complaints against Vetech 5W30 Multi-Fleet oils. The first case related to the Vetech SSL PRO Uni ...

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  • All Change

    As the ACEA 2012 sequences are phased out, and with ACEA 2016 sequences now mandatory, PMF speaks to Andr ...

    As the ACEA 2012 sequences are phased out, and with ACEA 2016 sequences now mandatory, PMF speaks to Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) about what the chang ...

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  • VLS Welcomes Two New Members

    VLS, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications, is delighted to welcome two new members, following a s ...

    VLS, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications, is delighted to welcome two new members, following a successful exhibition at Automechanika Birmingham in June. The first of the new members is Comli ...

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  • Making Sense of Lubricant Marketing Claims

    Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) explains the various marketing claims made on lubricant pack ...

    Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) explains the various marketing claims made on lubricant packaging, so that factors can advise their customers on the correct products to buy. The use of ma ...

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  • VLS Celebrates A Successful Automechanika

    VLS, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications, is celebrating a successful Automechanika 2018 after t ...

    VLS, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications, is celebrating a successful Automechanika 2018 after the industry trade body exhibited at the event in Birmingham for a second year running. Automech ...

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  • How to Sell the Correct Lubricant Products to Customers

    Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) deciphers the information on lubricant packaging so that f ...

    Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) deciphers the information on lubricant packaging so that factors can advise their customers on which products they should be buying. In today’s competiti ...

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