VLS Bulletin – October 2024 – VLS 010209
VLS 010209 – PCEO 5W-30 ACEA C3
On 18th July 2024 the case was accepted by VLS.
The case concerned the product’s compliance against an ACEA C3, VW 504.00/507.00, BMW LL-04 and Porsche C30 performance claim where it was alleged that the product’s HTHS was 3.25mPa.s against specification limits of equal to or greater than 3.5mPa.s.
VLS sourced and tested a sample of the product which returned an HTHS result of 3.52mPa.s against a test limit of 3.5mPa.s which is within test precision limits.
VLS therefore finds that the product is compliant against the performance claims made, that there is no case to answer and the investigation and case is therefore closed.
David Wright, Company Secretary of VLS said “We want to ensure we have the highest standards in Europe for lubricant manufacture, blending and marketing, and we want a ‘level playing field’ for all participants, so that we protect the interests of the consumer and other end users.
In the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (UK) Ltd, we have set our course for stronger industry self-regulation by working positively towards more open and transparent competition that benefits all lubricant organisations.”
October 2024
