Oils, lubes & additives 38 www.aftermarketonline.net MAY 2026 Why oil additives are becoming essential tools for today’s technicians With motorists feeling the pinch, keeping their cars for longer and increasingly delaying maintenance tasks, the role of additives is becoming increasingly important. To help explain how oil additives in particular can help with extending component life and holding off costly repairs, Lubricant and additive specialist JLM Lubricants outlines four of its key products. You could be heading down a slippery slope if you choose bargain bucket oil additives, or indeed any cheap additives. They are not worth staking your hardwon reputation on. And with research from brands, including Castrol, showing that customers report expecting to pay more for the additives their technician recommends, you should be on even firmer ground choosing premium brands – especially those with a loyal trade following. With motorists keeping their cars on the road longer, technicians who, whenever possible, champion additives over parts and repairs will be the ones who keep customers coming back. There’s also the added income opportunity of selling premium-quality additives for customers to use between workshop visits. JLM Lubricants has built a strong trade following in 40+ countries, thanks in part to the brand’s overarching aim to support the professional technician with products that fit in with the “lean” philosophy of “right first time, on time, every time”, and the sustainability advantages of being able to reduce the use of replacement parts if an additive ticks the box. Additives are not just for fuels Additives are mostly associated with fuel treatments, but it’s just as important to look after the oil system. A flushing additive such as Engine Oil Flush cleans dirty engines quickly and effectively, improving engine performance and reducing fuel consumption. And the JLM option is safe for wet belt engines. Reducing smoke from the exhaust caused by burnt oil is possible with additives, including JLM’s Stop Smoke Oil Treatment, which, as well as reducing exhaust smoke, also helps with engine wear and oil consumption. It can also improve engine performance. It has been specially developed for older engines with worn parts, and it can be used in petrol, diesel, LPG, and CNG engines that emit blue/grey exhaust smoke. Wear protection additives can have long-term cost benefits by extending component life. JLM’s Bortec Oil Additive is a next-generation, ashless, boron ester based friction reducer and antioxidant, suitable for any standard motor oil. It forms a protective layer of boron nitride under pressure and heat, protecting all engine parts. It is also safe for use in wet belt engines, and it provides immediate anti-wear protection at startup. If worn engine seals are causing oil leaks, then Oil Stop Leak does exactly what you would expect: it stops and prevents oil leakages by reviving deteriorated seals. As well as delaying the need to replace them, reviving the seals also reduces engine noise and lowers oil consumption. The product can be used for all petrol, diesel, hybrid, and LPG cars. These are just four of the many additive options available to the aftermarket trade. Incorporating top-quality professional additives into your business will help to keep your customers on the road for less and add valuable revenue to your business. www.jlmlubricants.com
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