Heavy-Duty Engine Oils are Taking on a Broader Role

Lubrizol says expectations for engine oils continue to evolve with changing emissions regulations and OEM requirements.

June 22, 2021
Sara Jensen
The Lubrizol Corp.
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On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Matt Bentley, Product Manager, Commercial Engine Oils and Denis Gryazev, OEM Account Manager, Off Highway at The Lubrizol Corporation about the evolution of heavy-duty engine oils to meet emissions regulations and OEM requirements.         

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