VLS 010224 – PCEO 5W-30 On 20th March 2025 the case was accepted by VLS.
The case concerned the claim against Stellantis specification FPW9.55535/03 for which it was claimed no market general technology was widely available to meet this claim.
The Lubricant Marketer provided robust technical evidence justifying the performance claim. The Technical Review Panel reviewed the technical information and evidence provided by the Lubricant Marketer in conjunction with this case, which has proven that the company has the right to make the claim against Stellantis FPW 9.55535/03.
Consequently, VLS found that there was no case to answer and so the investigation and case is closed.
VLS 010229 – PCEO 5W-30 On 22nd April 2025 the case was accepted by VLS.
The case concerned the claim against the Stellantis FPW9.55535/03 specification for which it was alleged that no additive technology existed to support the claim on the open market.
The Lubricant Marketer provided robust technical evidence justifying the performance claim.
VLS reviewed the information provided and found there was no case to answer and the claim was fully justified.
Consequently VLS closed the investigation and the case.
VLS 010204 – OptimOil HLP 32 Industrial Hydraulic Oil ISO 32
On 17th June 2024 the case was accepted by VLS.
VLS received a complaint regarding the above product which claims; DIN 51524-2 (HLP), AFNOR NF E 48-603, Eaton (Vickers) I-286-S, US Steel 127, Dension HF-2, SEB 181222 and ISO 6743-4.
The Complainant alleged that when tested the product returned the following results;
Against specification DIN 51524 Part 2:
Demulsibility, minutes, max. (DIN ISO 6614), 54°C: Less than 30 Result: Failed
Denison HF-2:
Demulsibility, minutes, (D1401), 40/37/3: less than 30 Result: Failed
US Steel 127: Water emulsion test: D1401 at 130°F: 40 ml Oil / 37 ml water / 3ml emulsion =< 30 mins Result: Failed
SEB 181222
Demulsibility at 54°C, time to 40ml, minutes, max, 42/38/0: 20 minutes max. Result: Failed
VLS procured and tested an independently sourced sample of the product and found that the product was out of specification in terms of demulsibility.
The Named Party acknowledged the out of specification test results, the batch in question was manufactured in April, since then they have changed supplier. The Named Party also confirmed that no further stock of the April batch is available in the marketplace. VLS was content to close the investigation pending a six-month review in line with its stated process.
On 20th June 2025 VLS undertook a six-month review of the case in line with its stated process.
As part of this review it procured and tested a fresh sample of the product. The test results showed that the sample was compliant for demulsibility characteristics against the performance claims made.
Consequently the case and the investigation are closed.
David Wright, Company Secretary of VLS said “We want to ensure we have the highest standards in Europe for lubricant manufacture, blending and marketing, and we want a ‘level playing field’ for all participants, so that we protect the interests of the consumer and other end users.
In the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (UK) Ltd, we have set our course for stronger industry self-regulation by working positively towards more open and transparent competition that benefits all lubricant organisations.”
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