At GSF Car Parts we are keen to offer our customers a choice – often between the ‘Value’ brands and the ‘Premium’. One such area of choice is the selection of oil. GSF is proud to supply Carlube products including their range of engine oils as we feel that they offer our customers excellent products at a price point that is easier to hit than the leading brands. Sometimes, however, we find some resistance within our customers to ‘risk’ using ‘value’ brands so we thought it may be useful to give you some facts…..
Carlube is the UK’s largest independent producer of motor oil, with an extensive range of oils, lubricants and additives designed to deliver performance, protection and reliability. It is their main priority to offer a product range that is suitable for current market trends and a service that offers solutions to everyday lubrication problems.
Modern vehicles today demand more technologically advanced engine oils. There is an increasing popularity for low emission engine designs, resulting in the research and development of new Low SAPS (Sulphated Ash, Phosphorous & Sulphur) engine oils. These Low SAPS engine oils are used where after-treatment devices are fitted such as a Catalytic Converter or Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
Carlube source their base oil from multinational oil companies such as Shell & Q8 like many other oil manufacturers. Carlube also deal with global additive companies on a regular basis to keep updated with the latest additive technology and offer the latest fluids required in the aftermarket. Unlike lots of cheap oils now popping up in the market, Carlube are proud to manufacture oil that starts in grade & stays in grade!
Carlube Motor Oil meets the latest API and ACEA requirements. High quality base engine oils are blended with advanced technology additives to give high anti wear and detergency properties in all Carlube mineral, Semi synthetic & fully synthetic motor oils. The Superior quality of the resultant oils, ensure that engine wear is kept to a minimum, creating cleaner running engines, increased fuel economy, lower maintenance costs and longer engine life.
So, there you have it, some FACTS about Carlube to hopefully put any doubts and fears to rest.