Oils, lubes & additives 36 www.aftermarketonline.net SEPTEMBER 2025 To ensure mechanics can continue to provide the best vehicle health, Castrol has released new lubricants as part of its MAGNATEC range to meet the evolving demands of the market and the increasingly varied vehicle parc. The most recent of these is Castrol MAGNATEC 5W-30 P, an advanced engine oil specially formulated to meet Stellantis’ new FPW9.55535/03 5W-30 engine oil specification, suitable for a large proportion of Peugeot, Citroën and DS vehicles currently on the road. The new product is also compatible with a select number of Vauxhall, Fiat, Toyota and Mitsubishi vehicles. MAGNATEC 5W-30 P has been formulated to meet leading industry standards and match the handbook specification of many Stellantis cars, SUVs, pick-ups and hybrids. Another cutting-edge product for vehicle health and performance is Castrol MAGNATEC 0W20 GSX/DSX, a low-viscosity lubricant specially formulated to deliver high standards of protection for a wide range of Stellantis vehicles. This advanced formulation is compatible with Euro 6 petrol and diesel engines in popular models like the Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade and Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Castrol analysis shows that 75% of engine wear happens at the start of a journey and continues when the car either accelerates, slows down or is idle in city driving. MAGNATEC provides an advanced solution, offering 50% better engine wear protection for critical components. It clings like a magnet to the engine’s vital components. The advanced formulation creates a protective barrier at metal contact points, reducing abrasive wear, managing piston deposits to minimise cylinder liner wear, and protecting engine bearings from corrosive damage. It also helps to maintain timing chain tension and engine synchronicity. Exol Lubricants has received a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, one of the highest honours for UK businesses. The award recognises Exol’s outstanding growth in overseas markets, achieved through a combination of long-term strategic planning, high quality products and a commitment to excellence in customer service. Exol is one of 197 organisations nationally to be recognised with a King’s Award for Enterprise. With export markets spanning more than 45 countries, Exol said it has become a trusted global supplier of high-performance lubricants for automotive, industrial, agricultural, offhighway and commercial applications for over 40 years. Exol said its exports success is supported by its investment in people, manufacturing, customer service and logistics. This includes its recently expanded headquarters in Wednesbury. The brand has invested in a new fully automated bag-in-box machine to support a growing demand in the lubricants market for packaging that is fully recyclable. These investments are underpinned by upgrades to its transport fleet and energy-saving technologies, including a large-scale solar panel installation and automated liquid transfer system (Pigging Line) at its blending plant. The King’s Awards for Enterprise, previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, were renamed in 2023 to reflect King Charles’ desire to continue the legacy of the late queen by recognising outstanding UK businesses. King’s Award trade honour for Exol Innovative protection and performance
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