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Cataclean marks 30 years of driving down emissions

6 August 2025

This month sees Liverpool-based additives brand, Cataclean, celebrate its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1995, Cataclean was developed in response to growing concerns about vehicle emissions,… Read More

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Counterfeit lubricant wave warning

30 January 2023

A increase in the availability of counterfeit vehicle lubricants is being predicted, as criminals look to exploit the cost of living crisis, garages are being… Read More

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Let’s Amarok!

25 July 2022

This month’s topic looks at a VW Amarok 3.0, engine code DDXC, with SCR additive emission control. It is the additive system we… Read More

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JLM Lubricants: Emission Reduction Treatment

10 February 2021

JLM Lubricants have relaunched their Petrol Catalytic Converter Cleaner under a new name: Emission Reduction Treatment. While the original name suggested the product was only… Read More

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Free LIQUI MOLY additive pack for NHS staff

6 May 2020

LIQUI MOLY is giving NHS staff a free additive pack for their cars, with the special offer being provided in collaboration with a number of… Read More

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Lucas Oil – Low Viscosity Stabilizer

29 April 2020

Lucas Oil has launched a new engine oil additive. Low Viscosity Stabilizer is a synthetic additive that aims to help to control emissions, restore lost… Read More

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Euro 6 SCR

18 September 2019

With a focus on technical challenges and potential cost with diagnostic equipment and servicing, I think we should explore the technology that drives the need… Read More

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LIQUI MOLY Gear Oil Additive

18 March 2019

It is a common problem, especially with older cars: The gearbox is notchy and changing gears becomes more difficult. Often the reason for this is… Read More

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Fuel additive to protect DPFs

6 November 2017

LIQUI MOLY has developed a fuel additive for diesel particulate filter (DPF) protection. DPFs keep damaging soot out of the exhaust gases. Regeneration kicks in… Read More