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For nearly five decades, Finol Oils has been at the heart of the Irish automotive industry, supplying high-quality, market-leading lubricants, coolants, grease and workshop consumables to garages, service centres, dealerships, and light commercial vehicle specialists nationwide.
Liqui Moly has signed a new sponsorship agreement with MotoGP organiser Dorna. Over the next four years, the German lubricant specialist will be a part of the most important race tracks worldwide.
In 2024, Stellantis introduced the 5W-30 engine oil specification, FPW9.55535/03, following a recall. This new oil is now mandatory for a wide range of Stellantis engines
Eric Forde, formerly a popular member of the Gem Oils team for 47 years up to his retirement in 2019, passed away recently. Here is an acknowledgement and reflection from a member of the team at Gem Oils.
Unlike conventional base oils made from crude, Shell has pioneered a process that converts natural gas into a crystal-clear base oil, which Shells says has 99.5 per cent purity.
Monbatt, the exclusive approved Mannol distributor for Ireland, has launched the new Mannol GLV-ONE 0W-8 engine oil onto the Irish market, meeting the growing demand for energy-efficient lubricants in hybrid and electric vehicles.
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