Oils, lubes and additives 36 www.aftermarketonline.net FEBRUARY 2025 Motul has agreed to supply oils and lubricants to Formula Woman, as well as being one of their key partners for the FW Nations Cup that was held at the Dubai Autodrome in December. The vehicles used by Formula Woman were the Radical SR3 sports racing cars. Motul oils are renowned for their superior performance in extreme conditions, making them a widespread choice for motorsports and highperformance vehicles. The brand offers excellent engine protection, thermal stability, and reduced friction. Motul’s additives reduce fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. They provide corrosion protection, stable lubrication and temperature resistance, therefore reducing wear. Motul general manager for the UK and Ireland Callum Goodland said: “I, along with my colleagues at Motul, were motivated with the initiative and goals of Formula Woman. The aims to discover, nurture and develop female motorsport talent from a global community of more than 10,000 participants from over 90 countries is unique and inspiring and something we were very keen on being involved with.” Goodland said Motul is now discussing with Formula Woman how best both brands can work together to help promotion and awareness of their partnership into the future. Formula Woman’s CEO and founder Graeme Glew said: “We want significant and respected brands to be associated with us and Motul definitely ticks those boxes.” Visit www.motul.com for details of Motul’s products and partnerships. High-performance range on show for aftersales market Zeller+Gmelin showcased a range of high-quality lubricants at the AutoZum in Salzburg in January, with the focus on engine oils, gear oils, additives and lubricating greases that have been specially developed for the needs of the automotive aftersales market. Whether engine and transmission oils, axle greases or brake fluids, the Divinol range covers a spectrum of applications and meets the requirements of modern car repair shops. The range is complemented by cleaning, protection and care products that make everyday garage business easier and keep vehicles reliably in good condition. Andreas Krapf, product manager for automotive/special vehicle products at Zeller+Gmelin said: “We create solutions that are designed for longevity, maximum performance and sustainability. In this way, we address the expectations of vehicle manufacturers as well as the needs of car repair shops and fleet managers.” Innovative To meet the increasing demands of modern commercial vehicles, Zeller+Gmelin has presented the highperformance engine oil Divinol Multimax LS-FE 5W30. The company said the innovative lowSAPS formulation effectively protects exhaust aftertreatment systems and contributes to extended maintenance intervals by reducing deposits. Divinol division aftermarket sales manager Marc Schurr said the product combines resource conservation with efficient long-term operation. “It lowers fuel costs and reduces emissions, which is a win for fleets and the environment at the same time.” Schurr said the oil, developed for current engine generations, meets the high requirements of vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz trucks with OM470 and OM471-FE1 engines as well as Volvo models that comply with the VDS-5 standard. Formulation In addition to proven transmission oils, the company has unveiled its Divinol Multi-Axle LS 80W90 — a limited-slip axle transmission oil specially developed for self-locking differentials and hypoidtoothed axle drives. It meets the highest performance standards, is backwards compatible with common manufacturer standards and is ideal for use in construction and agricultural vehicles as well as in the logistics industry. Krapf added: “The long-term stable formulation and the excellent wear protection ensure reliable performance, even under extreme conditions.” Also on show in Salzburg was the Divinol Premium additive range, designed to complement the automotive portfolio with solutions for cleaning, protecting and improving the performance of vehicle components. Fuel additives such as Divinol System Cleaner Diesel clean the entire fuel system, improve engine running and reduce consumption, Krapf said. Meanwhile cleaning additives such as Divinol System Cleaner Motor remove deposits in the oil circuit and contribute to long-term engine performance, while sealants such as Divinol Leak Stop Radiator prevent coolant losses due to small leaks and provide long-term protection for the radiator. Visit https://zeller-gmelin.de/en/ for updates on all products. Motul gears up for motorsport partnership
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