Automotive lubricants

Industrial Lubrication and Tribology

ISSN: 0036-8792

Article publication date: 1 October 1998

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Citation

(1998), "Automotive lubricants", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 50 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/ilt.1998.01850ead.001

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 1998, MCB UP Limited


Automotive lubricants

Automotive lubricants

Automotive lubricants account for some 50 per cent of the total volume of lubricants sold in the UK, and there are literally hundreds of brands available, although probably less than 50 manufacturers as such. Many brands are marketed by supermarkets and specialist motoring stores under their own brand name but are supplied from other manufacturers. This summary is limited to crankcase motor oils primarily designed for four-stroke engines. Viscosity classifications are listed, also API and ACEA performance specifications where appropriate, but these are minima specifications only. The summary also includes a very brief description of the application area.

Many of the products listed below exceed these API and ACEA requirements, some by a considerable margin, and may also carry approvals by a variety of vehicle manufacturers who impose their own particular requirements.

BP

Commercial vehicle range

  • Vanellus C3 10W/30 ­ SAE 10W/30 API CE/CF4/SG. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines.

  • Vanellus C3 Multigrade ­ SAE 15W/40 API CE/CF4/SG ACEA E2-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines.

  • Vanellus C3 Extra ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF/CE/SF ACEA E3-96, B3-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines.

  • Vanellus FE 10W/30 ­ SAE 10W/30 API CE//SF. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines.

  • Vanellus HT 10W/40 ­SAE 10W/40 API CD+/CE. Fully synthetic oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines.

  • Vanellus HT Extra 10W/40 ­ SAE 10W/40 API CF. Part synthetic oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines.

  • Vanellus FE Extra 10W/40 ­ SAE 10W/40 API CG-4/SJ ACEA E3-96, B3-96, A3-96. Part synthetic oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines.

Further information on BP lubricants can be obtained from Mobil Oil Company Limited, Mobil House, 500-600 Witan Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Bucks, UK. Tel: + 44 (0)1908 853000; Fax: + 44 (0)1908 853999.

Castrol (UK) Limited

Passenger car range

  • GTX ­ SAE 15W/50 API SH/CF ACEA A2-96/B2-96. Mineral oil based with advanced additive technology, GTX is intended for both petrol and diesel applications, the relatively high viscosity suiting higher-mileage vehicles.

  • GTX Magnatec ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Part synthetic, the ester-based constituents are claimed to provide increased protection particularly during the critical start-up phase owing to polar attraction of the metal surfaces.

  • GTX Protection Plus ­ SAE 15W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A2-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based with advanced additive technology, GTX Protection Plus has reduced phosphorus levels for better catalyst compatibility.

  • Formula RS ­ SAE 10W/60 API SJ/CF A3-96, B3-96. Fully synthetic race-proven oil for high performance engines operating under extreme conditions.

  • Formula SLX ­ SAE 0W/30 API SJ(EC II)/CF A3-96, B3-96. Synthetic-based advanced chemistry oil, offering improved fuel economy, catalyst compatibility and exceptional low temperature flow characteristics.

  • GTD Diesel ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF4/CE. Mineral oil-based product intended for naturally aspirated, turbocharged, direct and indirect injection diesel engines.

Mixed fleet range

  • RX Monogrades ­ SAE 10W, 20W/20, 30 and 40 API CD/SE. Mineral oil-based products for turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel and petrol engines. Can also be used as transmission oils, i.e. Allison Powershift C3, Caterpillar TO-2, and in hydraulic systems where an engine oil to API CD is specified.

  • RX 20W/50 ­ SAE 20W/50 API CD/SE. Mineral oil-based product, more suited to older technology petrol engines with moderate performance or diesel engines where extended drain performance is not required.

  • RX 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CD/SE. Mineral oil-based product for diesel engines in HGVs, PSVs and off-highway vehicles where extended drain performance is not required, and for petrol engines of moderate performance.

  • RX Super 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CE/SF. Mineral oil-based product recommended for diesel engines in HGVs, PSVs and off-highway vehicles where extended drain performance is not required, and for petrol engines of moderate performance.

  • RX 10W/30 ­ SAE 10W/30 API CD/SG. Mineral oil-based product, formulated for improved fuel economy in petrol and diesel engines used in heavy duty and light duty trucks, buses and off-highway vehicles.

  • RX Super Max ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF4/SF. Mineral oil-based product recommended for European, US and Japanese engine technologies including turbocharged and naturally aspirated two- and four-stroke diesel engines also petrol engines.

  • RX Super Plus ­ SAE 15W/40 API CG4, CF/SG ACEA E3-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based product recommended for European, US and Japanese engine technologies including turbocharged and naturally aspirated low emission diesel engines operating on low-sulphur fuel, also petrol engines.

Commercial diesel engines

  • Turbomax ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF ACEA E3-96. Mineral oil-based SHPD (super high-performance diesel) product suited to long-haul, extended drain European truck, bus and construction equipment and off-highway use.

  • Dynamax ­ SAE 10W/40 ACEA E3-96. Synthetic-based product suited to long haul, extended drain European truck and bus engines especially those designed to meet the Euro 2 emissions legislation, and offering extended drain interval performance i.e. up to 160,000km.

  • Syntruck ­ SAE 5W/40 API CF ACEA E4. Fully synthetic product suited to long haul, extended drain European truck and bus engines especially those designed to meet the Euro 2 emissions legislation, and offering extended drain interval performance i.e. up to 100,000km coupled with significant fuel saving benefits of up to 8 per cent compared with more conventional mineral oil-based products.

Further information on the range of Castrol lubricants can be obtained by contacting Castrol (UK) Limited, Burmah Castrol House, Pipers Way, Swindon SN3 1RE, UK.Tel: +44 (0)1793 512712; Fax: +44 (0)1793 513506.

Comma Oil & Chemicals Ltd

"Performance" range of motor oils

  • Syner-G ­ SAE 5W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96 B3-96. Fully synthetic product suitable for high-performance petrol engine applications. Low viscosity provides fuel economy benefits.

  • Eurolite 10W/40­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B2-96. Synthetic-based catalyst compatible product suitable for four-stroke petrol and LPG fuelled cars and vans including fuel injected and turbocharged. Also suitable for diesel cars including turbo-charged, vans and light trucks.

  • Eurodiesel 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF4/CF ACEA E2-96, B3-96. Synthetic-based, high-performance diesel engine oil suitable for four-stroke diesel cars, vans and trucks including turbocharged. Also suitable for petrol engines requiring an API SF product.

  • Europa 15W/50 ­SAE 15W/50 API SG/CE. Mineral oil-based product suitable for four-stroke petrol and LPG fuelled cars and vans including fuel injected and turbocharged. Also suitable for diesel cars including turbo-charged, vans and light trucks.

  • XT2000 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for four-stroke petrol and LPG fuelled cars and vans including fuel injected and turbocharged. Also suitable for diesel cars including turbo-charged, vans and light trucks.

  • Xtech 10W/30 ­ SAE 10W/30 API SH/CF ACEA A3-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for four-stroke petrol and LPG fuelled cars and vans including fuel injected and turbocharged. Also suitable for diesel cars including turbo-charged, vans and light trucks.

Motor oil range

  • Classic Motor Oil 30 and 40 ­ SAE 30 and 40 API SA. Mineral oil-based monograde non-detergent oil suitable for classic and vintage cars not requiring additives. Also suitable for four-stroke lawn mowers and other horticultural and garden machinery.

  • Premium 20W/50 ­ SAE 20W/50 API SE/CC. Mineral oil-based product suitable for non-turbocharged petrol and diesel engines from the 1950s to the 1970s.

  • Premium Plus 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API SF/CE. Mineral oil-based product suitable for four-stroke petrol and LPG fuelled cars and vans including fuel injected and turbocharged. Also suitable for diesel cars including turbocharged, vans and light trucks.

  • Sonic 20W/50 ­ SAE 20W/50 API SF/CC. Mineral oil-based product suitable for four-stroke petrol engines manufactured up to 1988 and normally aspirated light diesel engines.

Commercial diesel engines

  • HD30 and HD40 Diesel Oil ­ SAE 30 and 40 API CC/SE. Mineral oil-based heavy duty monograde products for normally aspirated diesel engines. Also suitable for Volkswagen air-cooled petrol engines.

  • Multilube ­ SAE (not provided) API CD/CC. Versatile mineral oil-based product intended for the farmer and plant operator. Can be used for most naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel and petrol engines, also tractors and plant requiring a single oil for the hydraulic, transmission, final drive, wet brakes and oil-immersed power take-off.

  • SHPD 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CE/SF. Mineral oil-based SHPD product suitable for highly turbocharged diesel engines operating under the most severe conditions of stop-start, long-distance and heavy trucking operations. Also capable of extended-drain interval performance.

  • SRS.3 10W and 20W30 Diesel Oil ­ SAE 10W and 20W/30 API CC/SE. Mineral oil-based product suitable for Series 3 applications in turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines in certain tractors and mobile plant. Also suitable for hydraulic systems on mobile plant as specified by Caterpillar Tractor Company and transmission and power shifts on certain "International" mobile plant.

  • Super Diesel Oil 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CE/SF. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines, also petrol engines. Also capable of extended-drain interval performance.

Further information on Comma lubricants can be obtained from Comma Oil & Chemicals Ltd, Lower Range Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2QX, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1474 564311; Fax: +44 (0)1474 333000.

Duckhams Oils

  • QXR Premium ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Part synthetic product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • QXR Premium ­ SAE 15W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Part synthetic product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • QXR Premium ­ SAE 5W/30 API SJ ACEA A1-96, B1-96. Mineral oil-based product based on special hydroprocessed basestock primarily intended for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines. Low viscosity provides fuel economy benefits.

  • Hypergrade ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for naturally aspiratedand turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • Hypergrade ­ SAE 15W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • Hypergrade ­ SAE 10W/30 API SF/CD. Mineral oil-based product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • Hypergrade "Q" ­ SAE 20W/50 API SF/CD. Mineral oil-based product suitable for older or higher mileage petrol and diesel engines.

Further information on Duckhams lubricants can be obtained from Mobil Oil Company Limited, Mobil House, 500-600 Witan Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Bucks, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1908 853000; Fax: +44 (0)1908 853999.

Esso Petroleum Co. Limited

Passenger cars

  • Ultron ­ SAE 5W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Fully synthetic product suitable for high-performance turbocharged and naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engine applications. Low viscosity provides fuel economy benefits.

  • Ultra ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/SH(EC I)/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Part synthetic product suitable for high performance turbocharged and naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engine applications.

  • Ultra (Fuel Economy) 5W-30 ­ SAE 5W/30 ACEA A1-96, B1-96. Part synthetic product suitable for high performance turbocharged and naturally aspirated petrol engine applications. Low viscosity provides fuel economy benefits.

  • Uniflow 10W-40 ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/SH (EC I) ACEA A2-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • Uniflow 15W-40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A2-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engines

  • Extra 15W-50 ­ SAE 15W/50 API SG. Mineral oil-based product suitable for higher mileage petrol engines where there are oil pressure/oil consumption problems.

  • Ultra Diesel ­ SAE 10W/40 API CD ACEA B3-96. Part synthetic product suitable for high performance turbocharged and naturally aspirated passenger car diesel engine applications. Enhanced detergency performance aids engine cleanliness.

  • Uniflo Diesel ­ AE 15W/40 API CF ACEA B2-96. Suitable for high-performance turbocharged and naturally aspirated passenger car diesel engine applications.

Commercial diesels

  • Essolube X 201 ­ SAE 10W, 20W, 30, 40 API CD/SC. Mineral oil-based monograde products suitable for naturally aspirated four-stroke (and some two-stroke) diesel engines, as used in stationary engines, or as running-in oils, hydraulic fluids, transmission oils and also compressor oils.

  • Essolube X 301 ­ SAE 10W, 20W, 30, 40, 50 API CF/SG ACEA E2-96 (SAE 30, 40 only). Mineral oil-based monograde products suitable mainly for naturally aspirated four-stroke diesel engines, as used in stationary engines, or as running-in oils, hydraulic fluids, transmission oils and also compressor oils.

  • Essolube X 202 ­ SAE 30, 40 API CF-2/CD-II/CF/CD also CF-4/CE (SAE 30 only). Mineral oil-based monograde products formulated to meet the requirements of two-stroke Detroit diesel engines, with low ash requirements.

  • Essolube XT 201 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF-4. Mineral oil-based product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines operating under moderate conditions and modest oil-drain intervals, also in off-road equipment.

  • Essolube XT 301 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CG-4/SG ACEA E2-96, B2-96, A2-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines used in mixed fleets, in on and off-road applications, and for extended drain intervals.

  • Essolube XT 401 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF ACEA E3-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based SHPD product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel and petrol engines used under severe conditions and for extended drain intervals.

  • Essolube XTS 301 ­ SAE 10W/40 API CF/SG ACEA E2-96, B2-96, A2-96. Part synthetic product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel and petrol engines used in mixed fleets, in on- and off-road applications and for extended drain intervals.

  • Essolube XTS 501 ­ SAE 10W/40 API CF ACEA E3-96. Part synthetic product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines operating under the most severe conditions and for extended drain intervals.

Further information on Esso lubricants can be obtained from Esso Petroleum Co. Ltd, Lubricants Division, Esso House, Ermyn Way, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8UX, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1372 222000; Fax: +44 (0)1372 223870.

Fuchs Lubricants (UK) plc

(See also under Silkolene Lubricants below.)

Commercial lubricants

  • Titan Cargo MC ­ SAE 10W/40 API CD/CE/CF-4 ACEA E3-96. Synthetic high-performance product formulated for use in turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines and meeting long drain specifications up to 90,000km.

  • Titan Unic Plus MC ­ SAE 10W/40 API CD/CE/CF-4/SH ACEA A3-96, B3-96, E3-96. Synthetic-based SHPD product formulated for use in turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines and petrol engines.

  • Titan Truck 1540 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CD/CE/CF-4 ACEA B3-96, E3-96. Mineral oil-based SHPD product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines operating under heavy duty conditions.

  • Titan HPE ­ SAE 15W/40 API CD/CE/CF-4/SF/SG/SH ACEA A2-96, B3-96, E3-96. Mineral oil-based SHPD product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated diesel and petrol engines used in mixed fleets.

  • Titan Formel Plus 1540 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CD/CE/CF-4/SG/SH ACEA A2-96, B2-96, E2-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated diesel and petrol engines used in off-highway or fleet applications.

Further information on Fuchs lubricants can be obtained from Fuchs Lubricants (UK) plc, Belper Plant, Silkolene Oil Refinery, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1WF, UK. Tel: +44 (0)8701 200400; Fax: +44 (0)1773 823659.

Kuwait Petroleum (GB) Limited

"Q8 Formula" engine oils

(See Plate 1.)

Plate 1 Q8 Formula engine oils

  • F1 10W-50 ­ SAE 10W/50 API SJ ACEA A3-96. A fully synthetic high-performance petrol engine oil developed for competition engines as used, e.g. in the British Touring Car Championships.

  • Super Advanced 5W-40 and 5W-30 ­ SAE 5W/40 and 5W/30 API SJ/CF (5W/40 ACEA A3-96, B3-96, 5W/30 ACEA A1-96, B1-96). Fully synthetic products suitable for both petrol and diesel engines. Low viscosities provide fuel economy benefits.

  • Advanced 10W-40 ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Part synthetic oil for high-performance petrol and diesel engines.

  • Super 15W-40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API SH/CF ACEA A2-96, B3-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for petrol and diesel engines designed to reduce exhaust emissions and reduce fuel consumption.

  • Super 10W-30 ­ SAE 10W/30 API SH/CD. Mineral oil-based product suitable for petrol and diesel engines.

Engine oils

  • Gold X 15W/50 ­ SAE 15W/50 API SG/CD. Mineral oil-based product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • Advanced Topfleet 15W/40 and 10W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 and 10W/40 (15W/40 API SG/CE, 10W/40 API SG/CD). Mineral oil-based products suitable for mixed fleet naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. Can be suitable for extended drain periods.

  • Topfleet 15W/40 and 20W/50 ­ SAE 15W/40 and 20W/50 API CE/SF. Mineral oil-based products suitable for mixed fleet naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

Commercial vehicles

  • T850 SAE 10W-40 ­ SAE 10W-40 API CE ACEA E3-96. Part synthetic oil for high-performance diesel engines. Allows drain periods up to 100,000km.

  • T710 SAE 15W-40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CG-4 ACEA E3-96. Mineral oil-based SHPD product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines operating under extremely heavy duty conditions.

  • T500 SAE 15W-40 and 10W-30 ­ SAE 15W/40 and 10W/30 API CF-4/SG (15W40 only ACEA E2-96, B2-96, A2-96). Mineral oil-based products suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel and petrol engines operating under moderate to heavy duty conditions.

  • T400 SAE 15W-40, 10W-40, 10W, 20, 30 and 40 ­ SAE 15W/40, 10W/40, 10W, 20, 30 and 40 (15W-40, 10W-40 API CE/SF, 10W, 20, 30 and 40 API CD/SF and CD-II) ACEA E1-96. Mineral oil-based multigrade and monograde products suitable for diesel engines operating under moderate to heavy duty conditions.

Further information on Kuwait lubricants can be obtained from Kuwait Petroleum (GB) Ltd, Lubricants Division, Knowsthorpe Gate, Cross Green Industrial Estate, Leeds LS9 0NP, UK. Tel: +44 (0)113 235 0555; Fax: +44 (0)113 248 9053.

Maxol Lubricants UK Ltd

  • Optima E X S 5W/40 ­ SAE 5W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Fully synthetic product suitable for both petrol and diesel engines. Low viscosities provide fuel economy benefits.

  • Optima SS 10W/40 ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Part synthetic product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • Optima 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API SJ/CG-4 ACEA A3-96, B3-96, E2-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • Optima Diesel 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API SF/CF4. Mineral oil-based product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines used in both passenger cars and in heavy duty applications.

  • Rally Range ­ SAE 10W/30, 10W/40, 15W40 API SJ/CF (10W/30, 10W/40) SJ/CG-4 (15W/40). Mineral oil-based products suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • Performance Range ­ SAE 15W/40, 15W/50 API SG/CE (15W/40) API SG/CE (15W/50) API SF/CE (15W/40 Performance Turbodiesel). Mineral oil-based products suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

Further information on Maxol lubricants can be obtained from Maxol Lubricants Ltd, Dublin, Ireland. Tel: + 353 1 806 0300; Fax: + 353 1 862 3200; E-mail: maxollub@iol.ie. Or from Maxol Lubricants UK Ltd, Manchester, UK. Tel: 0161 320 6377.

Mobil Oil Company Limited

Passenger cars

  • Mobil 1 ­ SAE 0W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3, B3. Fully synthetic high-performance product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and light duty diesel engines as used in passenger cars, light trucks, etc.

  • Mobil Super S ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3, B3. Part synthetic high-performance product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and light duty diesel engines as used in passenger cars, light trucks, etc.

  • Mobil Super S ­ SAE 15W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3, B3. Part synthetic high-performance product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and light duty diesel engines as used in passenger cars, light trucks, etc.

  • Mobil Super ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3, B3. Mineral oil product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and light duty diesel engines as used in passenger cars, light trucks, etc.

  • Mobil Super ­ SAE 15W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3, B3. Mineral oil product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and light duty diesel engines as used in passenger cars, light trucks, etc.

  • Mobil Super ­ SAE 10W/30 API SH/CF. Mineral oil product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and light duty diesel engines as used in passenger cars, light trucks, etc.

  • Mobil Super FE ­ SAE 5W/30 API SJ/CF ACEA A1, B1. Mineral oil product based on special hydroprocessed basestock suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and light duty diesel engines as used in passenger cars, light trucks, etc. Low viscosity provides fuel economy benefits.

Commercial diesel engine range

  • Delvac 1 SHC ­ SAE 5W/40 API CF/CE ACEA E4, B3, B4. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines and capable of extended-drain interval performance.

  • Delvac XHP Extra ­ SAE 10W/40 API CF/CE ACEA E4, B3, B4. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines and capable of extended-drain interval performance.

  • Delvac HP ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF/CE/SF ACEA E3, B2, B4. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines.

  • Delvac MX ­ SAE 15W/40 API CG-4/CF-4/CF/SJ ACEA E2, B3, B4, A2. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and naturally aspirated diesel engines.

Further information on Mobil lubricants can be obtained from Mobil Oil Company Limited, Mobil House, 500-600 Witan Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Bucks, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1908 853000; Fax: +44 (0)1908 853999. Or Wyndham-Leigh Limited, 21 Heathmans Road, London SW6 4TJ, UK. Tel: +44 (0)171 3715335; Fax: +44 (0)171 371 0035.

Morris Lubricants

Passenger cars and light duty diesels

  • Multilife Fully Synthetic Competition Motor Oil 10W/50 ­ SAE 10W/50 API SJ,SH/CF ACEA A3-96, B2-96. Fully synthetic, high-performance product intended for competition use in circuit racing, rallying and endurance racing.

  • Multilife Fully Synthetic Motor Oil 5W/40 ­ SAE 5W/40 API SJ,SH/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Fully synthetic high-performance product intended for high performance road vehicles.

  • Multivis Semi-Synthetic Motor Oil 10W/40 - SAE 10W/40 API SJ, SH/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Semi-synthetic product suitable for most naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • Multivis Ultra Premium Motor Oil 15W/50 ­ SAE 15W/50 API SJ, SH/CF,CD ACEA A2-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based product intended for older, higher-mileage, quality cars, including petrol, diesel and turbocharged versions.

  • Multivis Semi-Synthetic XHD-FE Diesel Oil 10W/40 ­ SAE 10W/40 API CF,CE,CD ACEA B3-96, E3-96. Mineral oil-based product intended for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel cars, MPVs and off-road vehicles.

  • Servol New Formula Ester Synthetic Fortified Motor Oil 10W/40 ­ SAE 10W/40 API SH, SG/CF,CD ACEA A2-96, B2-96. Part synthetic product for general passenger car use.

  • Servol Fuel Efficient Motor Oil 10W/30 ­ SAE 10W/30 API SJ, SH/CF,CD ACEA A2-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based product intended for a specified range of Ford and Japanese cars with fuel-efficient multi-valve petrol engines.

  • Servol Performance Plus Motor Oil 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API SJ, SH/CG-4, CF ACEA A2-96, B3-96, E2-96. Mineral oil-based product intended for the vast majority of passenger cars with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • Servol High Performance Motor Oil 15W/50 ­ SAE 15W/50 API SH, SG/CF, CD ACEA A2-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based product intended for older and higher mileage passenger cars with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • Servol Turbo Diesel Plus Diesel Oil 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF-4, CF, CE, CD ACEA B2-96. Mineral oil-based product intended for passenger cars and vans with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines.

Commercial diesels

  • Ring Free Ultra Plus FE 5W/40 ­ SAE 5W/40 API CF ACEA E3-96, B3-96. Fully synthetic product with good fuel efficiency and long life capability up to 100,000km. for both naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines. Exceeds Euro 2 particulate emission requirements.

  • Ring Free Ultra 10W/40 ­ SAE 10W/40 API CF ACEA E3-96. Semi-synthetic product with long-life capability up to 100,000km for both naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines. Meets Euro 2 exhaust emission requirements.

  • Ring Free XHD Plus 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF ACEA E3-96, B3-96. Mineral oil-based SHPD product suitable for the most arduous operating conditions in turbocharged and intercooled diesel engines. Can operate up to 45,000km drain intervals.

  • Ring Free XHD 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF-4 ACEA E2-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for arduous operating conditions in turbocharged and intercooled diesel engines.

  • Ring Free XC 15W/40, 10W/30 ­ SAE 15W/40, 10W/30 API CF-4/SF. Mineral oil-based products suitable for mixed fleets including vans and passenger cars. Also suitable for use in transmissions and hydraulic systems of contractors plant.

  • Ring Free XHD 20W/50 ­ SAE 20W/50 API CF-4/SJ ACEA A2-96, B3-96, E2-96. Mineral oil-based products suitable for older mixed fleets including vans and passenger cars, haulage and plant operators.

  • Ring Free Monogrades 10W, 20W, 30W, 40W ­ SAE 10W, 20W, 30, 40 API CF/SF. Mineral oil-based monograde products suitable for mixed fleets including vans and passenger cars.

  • Ring Free DD 40 ­ SAE 40 API CF-2. Mineral oil-based monograde product specifically formulated for Detroit Diesel Corporation 2-stroke diesel engines.

  • Duplex CDX 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CG-4/SJ ACEA E2-96, B3-96, A2-96. Mineral oil-based product intended for mixed fleets with naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel and petrol engines.

  • Ambesta 265 First Fill Engine Oil. Mineral oil-based product intended for the running in of new or rebuilt petrol and diesel engines.

  • API CC.

Further information on Morris lubricants can be obtained from Morris Lubricants, Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1743 232200; Fax: +44 (0) 1743 353584.

Rock Oil Company

Synthesis range

  • Synthesis 4-Racing ­ SAE 15W/50 API SH/CD. Fully synthetic high performance race-proved product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines.

  • Synthesis 4 5W/50 ­ SAE 5W/50 API SJ/CD ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Fully synthetic high-performance product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines.

  • Synthesis 4 5W/40 ­ SAE 5W/40 API SJ/CD ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Fully synthetic high-performance product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines.

  • Synthesis Diesel 5W/40 ­ SAE 5W/40 API CE,CF/SH,SJ ACEA B3-96. Part synthetic product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines.

  • Synthesis Commercial Ultra High Performance Diesel Oil ­ SAE 10W/40 ACEA E3-96. Synthetic-based, high-performance product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines especially those designed to meet the Euro 2 emissions legislation.

Guardian range

  • Guardian Commercial ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF-4/SF ACEA B2-96, B3-96, E3-96. Mineral oil-based premium product with extended drain capability for use in normally aspirated or turbocharged commercial diesel engines.

  • Guardian SJ/CE CF-4 Semi Synthetic Oils ­ SAE 15W/40, 15W/50, 20W/50 API SJ/CE-CF4 ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Semi-synthetic products suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • Guardian 10W/40 SJ SH CE CF ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ,SH/CE,CF ACEA A3-96, B2-96. Semi-synthetic product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines.

Strata range

  • Strata 10W/30, 20W/50 ­ SAE 10W/30, 20W/50 API SH ACEA A3-96. Mineral oil-base products containing state-of-the-art synthetic additives for latest generation of passenger car petrol engines.

  • Strata Diesel 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CE/CF-4 ACEA E2-96, B3-96. Mineral oil-base product containing state-of-the-art synthetic additives for latest generation of passenger car diesel engines.

  • Strata Multifleet 15W/50 ­ SAE 15W/50. Mineral oil-base product containing state-of-the-art synthetic additives suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines allowing fleet operators the use of a single oil for a complete range of vehicles.

  • Viscol Fleet 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API SF/CE,CF-4. Mineral oil-base product containing state-of-the-art additives suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines allowing fleet operators the use of a single oil for a complete range of vehicles.

Further information on Rock Oil lubricants can be obtained from Rock Oil Company, PO Box 55, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 1SU, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1925 636191; Fax: +44 (0)1925 632499.

Shell Oils

  • Helix Ultra 5W/30 - SAE 5W/30 API SJ/CF(EC I) ACEA A3-98, B3-98, B4-98. Fully synthetic product for naturally aspirated and turbocharged passenger car petrol and diesel engines, also LPG fuelled vehicles. Low viscosity provides fuel economy benefits. Proven under competition conditions.

  • Helix Plus 10W/40 ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF(EC I) ACEA A3-98, B3-98. Part synthetic product also incorporating Shell XHVI mineral oils for naturally aspirated and turbocharged passenger car petrol and diesel engines, also LPG fuelled vehicles.

  • Helix Standard 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A2-96 Issue 2, B2-98. Mineral oil-based product for naturally aspirated and turbocharged passenger car petrol and diesel engines, also LPG fuelled vehicles.

  • Helix Diesel Plus 10W/40 ­ SAE 10W/40 API CF ACEA B3-98. Mineral oil-based product incorporating Shell XHVI mineral oils for modern passenger car and light commercial naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines.

  • Helix Diesel Standard 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF ACEA B2-98. Mineral oil-based product for modern passenger car and light commercial naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines.

  • Rimula Ultra 5W/30 ­ SAE 5W/30 API CD,CF ACEA E3-96. Mineral oil-based ultra high performance product incorporating Shell XHVI mineral oils for European automotive high-speed naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines. Optimised for Euro 2 engine technology.

  • Rimula Super 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CG-4, CF-4 ACEA E3-96. Mineral oil-based product for European, American and Japanese automotive high-speed naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines.

  • Rimula X ­ SAE 10W, 20W/20, 30, 40, 15W/40, 10W/30 API CF-4 (15W/40, 10W/30), CE (30), CD (other monogrades) ACEA E2-96 (15W/40 only). A range of mineral oil-based heavy duty products for all diesel engines.

  • Rimula D 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CD. A mineral oil-based heavy duty product for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines used in road transport and off-highway applications. Can be used for extended drain intervals with suitable monitoring.

  • Rimula TX ­ SAE 10W/30, 15W/40 API CF-4/SG ACEA E2-96 (15W/40 only). Mineral oil-based products for all naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines of European, Japanese or US origin used in commercial vehicles or the smaller units fitted to light commercial vehicles and passenger cars.

Further information on Shell lubricants may be obtained from Shell Oils, Delta House, Wavell Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 5SB, UK. Tel: +44 (0)161 499 8678; Fax: +44 (0)161 499 8691.

Silkolene Lubricants

Competition engine oils

  • Pro 5 ­ SAE 5W/40, 10W/50 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Fully synthetic, high-performance products for turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • Turbolene Gti ­ SAE 15W/50 API SJ/CF. Synthetic-based, high-performance product intended for performance and competition engines, both normally aspirated and turbocharged.

  • Turbolene XTR ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF. Part synthetic high-performance product intended primarily for normally aspirated and turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

  • Racelube 40 ­ SAE 40 API SF/CD. Mineral oil-based monograde product intended for both road use and in competition, mainly for classic car racing.

  • Pro Race 20 ­ SAE 5W/20. Fully synth-etic low friction product intended for competition use where mechanical modification is restricted. Rapid air release properties are particularly suitable for dry-sump systems.

High performance motor oils

  • Superma Multigrades ­ SAE 15W/50, 10W/40 API SJ/CF, SAE 20W/50 API CF-4/SG. Mineral oil-based products intended primarily for normally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines.

  • Superma D15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF-4/SH. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines. Diverse applications include long distance haulage, stop-start deliveries, PSVs, off-highway use and passenger cars.

  • Superma Monogrades ­ SAE 30, 40 API SG/CD. Mineral oil-based products for use where monogrades are specified or preferred.

  • Permavisco ­ SAE 10W/40, 20W/50 API SF/CC. Mineral oil-based cost effective products for use in older cars and light commercial vehicles.

  • Silkolube ­ SAE 20W/50 API SE/CC. Mineral oil-based, cost-effective products for use in older cars and high-mileage vehicles.

Commercial vehicles

  • Turbolene HPE 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CG4/SH ACEA A3-96, B3-96, E3-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated diesel and some petrol engines.

  • Turbolene D Plus 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CE/SF ACEA E3-96. A mineral oil-based heavy duty product for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines used in road transport. Can be used for extended drain intervals.

  • Turbolene TD-PSV Plus 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF4/SF. A mineral oil-based, heavy-duty product for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines used in the bus and coach industry. Can be used for extended drain intervals under appropriate conditions.

  • Turbolene D 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF4/SH ACEA B2-96, E2-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated diesel and petrol engines used in mixed fleets of HGVs, PSVs, light commercial vehicles and passenger cars.

  • Turbolene XTR 10W/40 ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Part synthetic product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated small diesel and petrol engines used in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

  • Ashford Range ­ SAE 30, 40 API CF2. Mineral oil-based monograde products formulated primarily for use in General Motors two-stroke diesel engines.

  • Hardwick Range ­ SAE 10W, 20W, 30, 40, 50 API CD/SF. Mineral oil-based monograde heavy duty diesel engine oils, the 10W product being used as a hydraulic fluid in certain items of off-highway equipment. Other grades may also be used as transmission oils in certain applications.

Further information on Silkolene lubricants may be obtained from Fuchs Lubricants (UK) plc, Belper Plant, Silkolene Oil Refinery, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1WF, UK. Tel: +44 (0)8701 200400; Fax: +44 (0)1773 823659.

Smallman Lubricants Ltd

  • Crowngold ­ SAE 10W/40 API SH/CD, CF ACEA A2-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • Crown Sapphire ­ SAE 15W/40 API SH/CD, CF ACEA A3-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • Crown Turbo ­ SAE 10W/40 API SH/CD, CF ACEA A3-96, B2-96. Part synthetic product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • Crown S1 ­ SAE 5W/40 API SH/CD, CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Fully synthetic product primarily suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated passenger car petrol engines.

  • Crown Convoy ­ SAE 15W/40 API CE/SF. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated mixed fleet diesel engines.

  • Crown Enterprise ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF-4, CE/SG. Mineral oil-based product suitable for naturally aspirated and turbocharged mixed fleet petrol and diesel engines allowing fleet operators the use of a single oil for a complete range.

  • Crown SHPD ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF-4, CF, CE, CD/SG ACEA B3-96, E3-96. Mineral oil-based SHPD product with extended drain capability for use in normally aspirated or turbocharged commercial diesel engines.

Further information on Smallman lubricants may be obtained from Smallman Lubricants, Great Bridge Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 0DE, UK. Tel: +44 (0)121 557 3372; Fax: +44 (0)121 557 1785.

Texaco Limited

  • Havoline Formula3 Energy 5W/30 ­ SAE 5W/30 API SJ/EC ACEA A1-98, B1-98. Mineral oil-based fuel efficient product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • Havoline Formula3 Synthetic 5W/40 ­ SAE 5W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-98, B3-98. Synthetic-based, high-performance product for turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • Havoline Formula3 X1 Extra 10W/40 ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-98, B3-98. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • Havoline Formula3 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A2-96 Issue 2, B2-98. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • Havoline Formula3 Diesel 15W/40 ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF/SJ ACEA B2-98, A2-96 Issue 2. Mineral oil-based product specifically developed for turbocharged and normally aspirated diesel engines.

  • Havoline 10W/30, 10W/40 ­ SAE 10W/30, 10W/40 API SG/CD. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

Further information on Texaco lubricants may be obtained from Texaco Limited, Lubricants Division, Sampson Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5EZ, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1782 280444; Fax: +44 (0)1782 203144.

Total Oil Great Britain Ltd

Plates 2-5 show Total's range of Quartz Automotive Oil.

  • Quartz 9000 Fully Synthetic ­ SAE 5W/40 API SG/CD. Fully synthetic, fuel-efficient, high-performance product intended primarily for turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol engines.

  • Quartz 7000 Semi-synthetic ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Part synthetic-based product intended primarily for turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol engines.

  • Quartz 5000 Super Multigrade ­ SAE 15W/40 API SJ/CF ACEA A2-96, B2-96. Mineral oil-based product suitable for turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • Quartz 5000 Diesel ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF ACEA B2-96. Mineral oil-based product specifically developed for turbocharged and normally aspirated diesel passenger car and light industrial truck engines.

  • Quartz 3000 Multigrade ­ SAE 20W/50 API SF/CC. Mineral oil-based product suitable for older or higher mileage passenger car petrol engines.

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Further information on Total lubricants may be obtained from Total Oil Great Britain Limited, Lubricants Division, Pottery Lane, Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire WF11 8JY, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1977 636222; Fax: +44 (0)1977 607026.

Valvoline Oil Company

  • Synpower ­ SAE 0W/30, 5W/40, 5W/50 API SJ/CF-4 ECII (0W/30) EC (5W/40) ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Fully synthetic range of high-performance products for all turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • Syngard ­ SAE 10W/40 API SJ/CF-4 EC ACEA A3-96, B3-96. Semi-synthetic product for all turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • Turbo V ­ SAE 10W/30, 15W/40 API SJ/CF-4 ACEA A2-96, B2-96, E2-96 (SAE 15W/40 only). Mineral oil-based product for all turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • All Climate Plus ­ SAE 10W/40, 15W/50 API SH/CF-4 ACEA A2-96, B2-96, E2-96. Mineral oil-based product for all turbocharged and normally aspirated petrol and diesel engines.

  • Diesel Turbo ­ SAE 15W/40 API CF-4 ACEA B2-96, E2-9. Mineral oil-based product specifically developed for turbocharged and normally aspirated diesel passenger car engines.

  • Synthetic Fortified Racing Oil ­ SAE 10W/60, 15W/50 API SH/CD. Semi-synthetic, high-performance product intended for four-stroke competition engines.

  • Racing Oil ­ SAE 20W/50 API SH/CF. Mineral oil-based product specifically intended for four-stroke, high-performance engines used in race, rally or high-speed motorway conditions.

Further information on Valvoline lubricants may be obtained from Valvoline Oil Company, Dock Road, Birkenhead, Wirral L41 1DR, UK. Tel: +44 (0)151 6521551; Fax: +44 (0)151 6538900.

Witham Oil & Paint Ltd

  • Qualube Endurol ­ SAE 15W/40, 20W/40. Mineral oil based high-performance product with extended drain performance intended for turbocharged and normally aspirated diesel engines.

  • Qualube SHPD ­ SAE 15W/40 API CE/SF. Mineral oil based high-performance product with extended drain performance intended for turbocharged and normally aspirated diesel engines.

  • Unimot Truck LD. Part synthetic ultrahigh performance product intended for turbocharged and normally aspirated diesel engines to Euro 2 requirements.

  • Qualube Fully Synthetic Lubricants ­ SAE 5W/50, 10W/50. Fully synthetic high-performance products for turbocharged and normally aspirated gasoline and diesel engines.

  • Qualube Semi-Synthetic Lubricants ­ SAE 10W/30, 10W/40, 10W/50, 15W/40. Part synthetic products for turbocharged and normally aspirated gasoline and diesel engines.

  • Qualube Eurofleet Lubricants ­ SAE 10, 20, 30, 40 , 50, 10W/30, 10W/40, 15W/40, 15W/50, 20W/40, 20W/50 API CG-4/SJ (multigrades only) ACEA A3-96, B3-96, E2-96. Mineral Oil based products for turbocharged and normally aspirated gasoline and diesel engines.

  • Qualube S1 Diesel Oil ­ SAE 10, 20, 30, 15W/40, 20W40. Mineral oil-based products for normally aspirated diesel engines.

  • Qualube Special F Racing Oil. Suitable for most four-stroke engines used for racing purposes.

  • Qualube Classic Mono Grade ­ SAE 20, 30, 40, 50. Mineral oil-based products suitable for vehicles dating back to the 1920s.

  • Qualube Classic Elite ­ SAE 20, 30, 40 , 50, 20W/60. Mineral oil-based products suitable for vehicles manufactured between 1945 and 1960s.

  • Qualube Classic 20W/50 and 20W/60 ­ SAE 20W/50, 20W/60. Mineral oil-based products manufactured to the latest appropriate API specifications.

  • Classic Integralube 20W/50 ­ SAE 20W/50 API SF. Mineral oil-based product suitable for vehicles with integral gearboxes.

Further information on Witham lubricants may be obtained from Witham Oil and Paint Ltd, Outer Circle Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4HL, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1522 521192/537030; Fax: +44 (0)1522 560228.

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