The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) is an independent resource for information and insights on the quality and performance of lubricants in the marketplace.
Our mission is to serve the consumer of lubricants by reporting on
the quality and integrity of lubricants in the marketplace. We do so by random sampling and independent, third-party testing of lubricants taken from the field. The test results are posted along with the brand names on this website. In addition, we provide
a Lubricant Certification Program to safeguard the public's confidence and trust in the lubricants they purchase. PQIA's guiding principles
are honesty, integrity, and transparency.What makes PQIA
different?
- We serve the lubricant consumer rather than oil company
members or sponsors.
- We conduct random lubricant sampling.
- We have all samples analyzed by an independent laboratory.
- All data from testing of branded lubricants
are made public.
PQIA is able to realize its goal in part through the generous support of its sponsors. While PQIA accepts funding from industry sponsors, our testing and reporting is completely independent and our results are published without influence from sponsors.
Click here for more information sponsorship programs.
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PQIA IN ACTION |
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Coming soon...
- Line Wash, Where Does it Go?
- Why
are
Obsolete Engine Oils Still on Store Shelves? |
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TEST
RESULTS FOR PRIVATE LABEL BRANDS |
Test Results for Private Label Look Good - BUT,
ALARMS ARE TRIPPED FOR ONE
Ten brands of Private
Label-a PCEO in quart bottles were purchased by PQIA at retail outlets. Blind samples were prepared by PQIA and sent to Intertek Automotive Research in San Antonio, Texas for chemical and physical analysis.
The samples include both
5W-30 and 10W-30 viscosity grades. The variations in
grades is a function of the random sampling process and
the fact that some locations sampled did not have 5W-30
engine oil available.
ALERT:
All but one of the private label samples tested show
data indicative of what one would expect to see for an
API SM GF-4 engine oil. One brand (PittPenn),
however, gives cause for concern.
Click here for alert.
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TEST
RESULTS FOR THE MAJOR BRANDS |
The Data
are in: The Majors Look Good
 In an effort to assess where the bar is set for passenger car engine oil (PCEO), the Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) made the decision to test 10 brands of PCEO produced by major oil companies. The results are in and the major brands tested look good.
Ten brands of PCEO in quart bottles were purchased by PQIA at retail outlets in New Jersey. Blind samples were prepared by PQIA and sent to Intertek Automotive Research in San Antonio, Texas for chemical and physical analysis.
Click to see data table.
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| RESULTS
FOR ALL PRODUCTS TESTED |
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Click here for data on all samples tested. |
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IN THE NEWS |
CITGO Petroleum Signs on as a Platinum
Sponsor of PQIA
April
8, 2010 -
The
Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) announced
today that CITGO Petroleum signed on as Platinum
Sponsor. Along with CITGO's commitment as a Platinum
Sponsor of PQIA, David Kunkel, Manager - Marketing and
Product Management for CITGO Petroleum, told PQIA "All
of us have a stake in helping to ensure the continued
consistent quality of finished lubricants in the
marketplace. We appreciate your efforts in coming
forward and leading this initiative."
CAM2 Petroleum is Now a Platinum
Sponsor of PQIA
April
8, 2010 -
The
Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) announced
today that CAM2 signed on as Platinum Sponsor.
Garry Rooney, Senior VP, Special Projects and
Opportunity Development with CAM2 says "We are
excited to work with the PQIA organization in its
attempt to bring integrity, clarity, and sanity to the
lubricants marketplace."
Articles of Interest
and Links
Engine Oil
Labels 101
Yes, there is a problem with
poor quality, off-spec lubricants - JobbersWorld
Are 4% of
"Good" Oils Bad?
The API Service Classifications
What's
currently done to assure the
quality of lubricants?
Honesty...One Gallon at a Time
(National Oil & Lube News)
The
Games People Play with Tractor Hydraulic Fluid
API EOLCS Licensee Directory
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