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New oils, lubricants and fluids

Air BP and ConocoPhillips took to the pulpit at EAA AirVenture to announce new oil and lubrication products, primarily for piston aircraft.

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By AIN Staff • AIN Staff

August 8, 2008

Air BP and ConocoPhillips took to the pulpit at EAA AirVenture to announce new oil and lubrication products, primarily for piston aircraft.

Air BP, the aviation fuels and lubricants business of the BP Group, announced the introduction in the U.S. of its Castrol Aviator range of monograde and ashless dispersant grade engine oils. The products have been marketed in Europe since their approval in 1995. Selected additives in the engine oils provide corrosion, rust and wear protection and resistance to oxidation. All viscosity grades of the ashless dispersant oil also contain the load-carrying/anti-scuff Lycoming LW-16702 additive required by many types of Lycoming engine.

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