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By Counterman
Valvoline announced the launch of its new passenger car motor oil formulas for both the U.S. and Canada. The company said these formulas surpass the updated International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) GF-7 standards, which formally went into effect on March 31.
Valvoline added that its current ILSAC GF-6 certified synthetic
link hidden, please login to view motor oils already meet all requirements of the new ILSAC GF-7 specification. The company said its engine lab in Ashland, Ky. allows Valvoline to perform critical engine sequence tests that help define industrywide performance requirements every five to seven years. “These days, everything seems to move just a little bit faster, and our engines have to work even harder to keep up with the pace of our busy lives,” said Dr. Michael Warholic, senior global technology director at Valvoline Global Operations. “By helping car owners maintain their vehicles’ performance and longevity, Valvoline’s dedication to the development of the ILSAC GF-7 standards is protecting engines not just for today, but for the needs of tomorrow as well, delivering improved performance levels in almost every area.”
link hidden, please login to view said its ILSAC GF-7 full synthetic technology was tested in a single engine for over 500,000 miles across three years without the need to replace any critical component, while significantly reducing sludge and deposits compared to an ILSAC GF-6 quality oil. The ILSAC GF-7 specification continues the A and B designations started with the ILSAC GF-6 upgrade in 2020. The ILSAC GF-7A designation applies to all SAE 0W-20 viscosity grades and heavier. ILSAC GF-7A is backward compatible with all previous GF-6A, GF-5 and older ILSAC specifications. The ILSAC GF-7B designation applies to SAE 0W-16 viscosity grade oils and is backward compatible to ILSAC GF-6B only.
As ILSAC GF-6 designated motor oils are phased out of distribution channels after the March 31, 2025, GF-7 launch, Valvoline said its new motor oils meeting the ILSAC GF-7A standard will include the “Starburst” API mark on all bottles, while ILSAC GF-7B-compliant oils will have the API “Shield.” Oils meeting API SP will feature an updated API “Donut” with SP designation.
“Advances in engine oil performance wouldn’t be possible without the dedication, expertise and leadership of our Valvoline engineers and scientists, who work tirelessly to help define and shape the industry standards, continually raising the bar to benefit us all,” said Warholic.
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PRT announced the latest additions to its portfolio of complete strut assemblies and shock absorbers in the North American Aftermarket. The 27 new products represent more than seven million vehicles in new coverage.
The launches include important models like the Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Challenger and Suzuki SX4, in addition to brand new applications including the Chrysler Voyager and Pacifica 2023, as well as the Ford Transit 250 and 350 HD 2023, among others.
“At PRT, we are continually investing in research and development of new products, bringing innovative and premium-quality solutions from OE to our clients in the aftermarket,” said Bruno Bello, director of global marketing at PRT. “The new items are in stock in the U.S. and ready for shipment!”
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Since the beginning of the year, Schaeffler said it has provided its customers with a CO₂e emissions calculator. The company said all that is required is the input of load and speed data in the online product catalog “Schaeffler medias.”
Schaeffler explained that to achieve its climate targets, companies require transparency regarding the CO₂ emissions created by supplier products. Schaeffler now provides this information for the majority of its rolling bearing product portfolio.
Based on these emission values, customers can make data-based investment decisions, which are in line with their sustainability targets.
link hidden, please login to view said it displays the emissions in so-called carbon dioxide equivalents, abbreviated as CO₂e, as a metric measure used to compare the emissions of various greenhouse gases based on their global-warming potential (GWP). Since the beginning of 2025, the calculator in the digital product catalog “Schaeffler medias” has not just offered the option of calculating the production-related CO₂e emissions at individual bearing level. It also shows the emissions caused by friction losses in the bearing during the utilization phase.
“Our customers can now find out quickly and simply how many CO₂e emissions are produced by the operation of a rolling bearing in their application – and therefore how the selection of a bearing with optimized friction behavior has an impact on the operating costs in quantitative terms,” explained André Schade, sustainability coordinator for product development in R&D at Schaeffler Bearings & Industrial Solutions.
Relevance for all industrial sectors
Because this information can be found directly in the product catalog, customers who are registered with “Schaeffler medias” can select their desired products as usual. They also have the option of defining the planned application based on several load cases. To receive informative values on CO₂e emissions during the use phase, all that is required is the input of load and speed data for the application. This allows for instance a comparison between friction-optimized and standard bearings,
link hidden, please login to view said. High level of detail in “medias EasyCalc”
Schaeffler added that customers can delve deeper into this topic on the platform “
link hidden, please login to view”: The influences of lubrication, operating temperature and oil flow during application can be included in the calculation. The platform also features direct links to Schaeffler’s solutions in the fields of mounting (assembly, fitting) and lubrication, as well as a link to a tool, which shows how the production in many sectors can be made more sustainable using Schaeffler products, the company said.
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The Schaeffler Group announced it has once again been awarded an “A” rating in the climate change category for its commitment to sustainability in fiscal 2024 by CDP, the global non-profit environmental organization. In the water security category,
link hidden, please login to view received an “A-”, the same score as in the previous year. CDP, which was founded 25 years ago, manages the world’s largest environmental database. Once a year, it collects data and information from companies worldwide on their greenhouse gas emissions, climate risk profiles, and corporate reduction targets and strategies.
“The renewed award with the grade ‘A’ in the area of climate change is a recognition of our commitment to sustainability,” explained Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of
link hidden, please login to view. “At the same time, we are aware that there is still a lot of work ahead of us to achieve our ambitious sustainability goals. Even after the merger with Vitesco Technologies, we will continue to consistently drive forward the sustainable development of the company. Sustainability remains an important prerequisite for becoming the leading motion technology company.” The CDP rating is regarded worldwide as an important reference for a company’s environmental transparency, Schaeffler said. CDP scores are often used in investment and procurement decisions with a view to achieving a climate-friendly, sustainable and resilient economy. CDP uses a detailed, independent scoring methodology to assess companies and awards scores from “A” to “D-”.
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PRT announced the launch of 42 complete strut assemblies in the North American Aftermarket. They cover models like the BMW X3, Ford F-150, Chevy Tahoe and Jeep Compass, in addition to brand-new applications such as the Tesla Y 2023, RAM 1500 2023, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2023 and Toyota Tacoma 2023 among others, according to
link hidden, please login to view. “As an OE supplier, we are continually investing in research and development of new products to serve both OE and Aftermarket sectors, allowing us to provide the latest innovations to our customers in North America,” said Bruno Bello, director of global marketing at
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