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LAUNCHES • REVIEWS • MOTORSPORT MORE THAN 160 YEARS OF LUBRICANT EXPERIENCE IS YOUR ENGINE OIL APPROVED OR “MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS”…? The 100% Synthetic MOTUL 8100 engine oil line carry multiple OEM approvals. The integration of advanced base oils and additives technologies allows optimal protection & durability of the engine, Euro emissions standard compliance, fuel economy and low oil consumption. When utilising any of the APPROVED 8100 engine oil range you can be assured that your oil has the RIGHT quality; RIGHT protection, RIGHT price; MOTUL IS YOUR CAR WORTH IT…? For dealer opportunities and more information ➤ visit www.motuloil.co.za s stma Chri early s comeounts opened – Acc Dec receive a 5th before 2 hamper; while MOTUL cks last. sto abr 12/14 Premium Lubricants (PTY) LTD is an authorised distributor for: For dealer opportunities, please contact: justinl@motuloil.co.za, 082 771 8211 Motul expert delivers slick presentation Motul lived up to the promise it made last year to commence technical training workshops for its distributors, wholesalers, technician’s and members of the motoring media when its technical guru, Chitprasong Prasit, jetted into the country to talk about all things motor oil in mid-November. Prasit is a former Renault engine designer and is well versed in the business - and science - of motor oil and lubrication technology and development. Prasit reminded us that many OEM’s have their own oil performance standards, which can vary from brand to brand. ➲ Justin Levy, Chitprasong Prasit and Steven Lurie In what was an enlightening presentation, held at Kia South Africa’s Parts Distribution Centre in Germiston, Johannesburg, gathered guests learnt about lubrication and motor oil standards, the key differences between mineral oils and synthetics oils, and the different oil requirements and specifications of manufacturers and countries of the world. Prasit taught us about the roles played by the API or American Petroleum Institute, and the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA for shor Ф