Get the Facts - The Facts Speak for Themselves!
With few exceptions, the lubricants business is
fundamentally self-monitored. In other words, the
quality of engine oils, transmission fluids, gear
oils, and most other lubricants is not regulated by
government standards and authorities. Instead, it is
established and monitored by lubricant
manufacturers, marketers, and trade associations.
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA)
changes this...
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. The company's stated mission is to
serve the consumer of lubricants by reporting on the
quality and integrity of lubricants in the
marketplace. It does so by random sampling and
independent, third-party testing of lubricants taken
from the field. Test results are posted along with
the brand names on the PQIA website. See link below.
In addition, the Petroleum Quality Institute of
America offers a Lubricant Certification Program to
safeguard the public's confidence and trust in the
lubricants they purchase.
What makes PQIA different?
According to PQIA, it serves the lubricant consumer
rather than oil company members or sponsors, in
addition PQIA...
PQIA's guiding principle is honesty, integrity, and
transparency.
So what's Next?
Private Label. PQIA purchases random samples
of private label passenger car engine oils (PCEO) in
the North East market. The samples will be tested,
and the test results reported (including brand
names) on PQIA's website in March 2010.
Testing of engine oils and other lubricants from
other regions of the United States will follow.
