OILS & LUBES
BACK ON THE ROAD Penrite is supporting Aussies as they hit the road this holiday season For nearly 100 years, Penrite Oil has been a trusted partner for the Australian automotive trade. Penrite says that thanks to being a 100 percent Australian owned and operated business that produces the highest quality lubricant formulations, it has remained the go-to product for workshops and service centers for engine oils, gear oils, transmission fluids and other lubricants used in the automotive trade for nearly 10 decades, As more Australians than ever will hit the road this Christmas holiday season, Penrite says its Oils and Lubricants will be their trusted partner too, providing the highest levels of protection, performance, and economy for their vehicles. For the workshops and service centers that prepare the vehicles for the great Australian road trip, Penrite says it offers them the peace of mind that comes from knowing they are using products which “were blended right here in Australia that meet the highest of manufacturing and industry
standards, including selected products with OEM approvals and/or industry licenses.” Further, Penrite says they are reassured to know they are using products supplied by a company with nearly 100 years of experience – stating that no other Australian lubricant brand has that heritage of longevity and trust. Over the last 10 decades, Penrite has continued to innovate and bring the latest specification products to the market, so it says its customers have the “Right Product for the Right Application.” This doesn’t only apply to engine oils either, says Penrite, which explains that its commitment to providing members of the trade with all of the products they need to complete servicing requirements means they have an extensive range of products, including transmission and gear oils, brake, hydraulic and steering fluids, greases coolants, additives and cleaning fluids. Being Australian made, owned, and operated,
Penrite says it is employing Australians to keep other Australians in business and employment. As such, by using Penrite lubricants, it says workshops and service centers are contributing to the development of Australia and keeping money in the country to support other Australian businesses and people. As Australians hit the road again and the country gets back on the road to recovery, Penrite says it will “continue to support the automotive trade with products to cover the oldest to the latest technologies with the service and support that only comes from a 100 percent Australian owned and operated business.” For more information, visit www.penriteoil.com.au
RESPONSIVE DIESEL FUEL LUBRICANT AND CONDITIONER Common Rail Diesel vehicles need specifically designed fuel additives Most mechanically minded diesel vehicle owners have tried a variety of fuel additives, often purchased at service stations or automotive supermarkets. And justifiably, there’s always been a lot of scepticism surrounding the use of fuel and oil additives because the sales pitch and advertising on these additives often makes claims that they simply don’t deliver on, leaving the vehicle owners disillusioned about their effectiveness. Yet today, Responsive Engineering says Common Rail Diesels suffer more from fuel quality issues due to their precision, high performance engines, high fuel pressures and high operating temperatures than ever before. Compared to older technology diesel fuel systems, Common Rail Diesels are totally unforgiving when it comes to any type of fuel contamination, explains Responsive Engineering, which explains very small amounts of water or particles will wreck pumps, injectors and throughout the whole fuel system. And, it says, they’re pretty much nonrepairable, so that means all new components. Added to this, CRD engines have been developed to meet the modern emission standards, and diesel fuel sulphur has been reduced for the same reason. But low sulphur fuel happens to compound another problem: lubricity. At a time when pumps 52
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and injectors rely even more on diesel fuel for lubrication, it has been actually reduced in the fuel, says Responsive Engineering. Responsive Engineering says a fuel additive that will protect all these parts has never been more important, and states that it has developed and produced here in Australia a fuel additive specifically designed to keep Common Rail Diesels performing like new. The Responsive Diesel Fuel Lubricant and Conditioner lubricates moving parts and provides anti-corrosion protection for diesel fuel pumps, injectors and all fuel system components. This fuel lubricant and conditioner contains a powerful Nano formula that has been specifically designed for diesel engines, with a focus on Common Rail fuel systems which also has an anti-bacterial biocide in the formula to protect the whole fuel system. Responsive Fuel Additive does not contain hygroscopic dispersants which Responsive Engineering says is often found in major brands of fuel lubricants. These dispersants don’t remove water from fuel, instead they just make it less visible and because it is still in the fuel it can flow past filters and water detection units where it causes catastrophic damage in diesel vehicles, warns Responsive Engineering.
Responsive Fuel Additive can reportedly quieten rattly injectors, reduce emissions, and improve fuel consumption and the overall performance of your vehicle. Because it is a specialised product, it is only available from specialised diesel repairers or direct from the manufacturer – Responsive Engineering. The bottle has been designed to fit into the door pocket so it’s always in the vehicle (not sitting in the garage at home) and the concentrated formula of 150ml will treat up to 2400 litres of fuel. It is available from Responsive Engineering, located at 64 Kembla Street, Fyshwick in the ACT. For more information, call 02 6280 4334 or visit www.specialisttools.com.au
