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Best Practice for Machine Shop Christmas Shutdown

Proper planning for a Christmas shutdown can save both time and money on your return, and this is especially true for machine shops using water soluble cutting fluid....

Millers Oils cares about your classic vehicle

Here we are in October: the nights are drawing in, the weather has most definitely turned, and it looks like we may have a long winter ahead of...

What is E10 petrol and should you use it?

Passenger cars, classic cars and motorcycles will all need further protection as the ethanol content in fuel rises. Below our technical advisor explains how this will affect our...

Introducing new Trident 10 from Millers Oils

Millers Oils popular Trident range has been recently updated with the introduction of four new products, taking the total number of market leading oils in the range to...

At home car maintenance

Preventative maintenance will ensure your vehicle continues to run smoothly for longer, saving you money in the long term and giving you peace of mind. Here are a...

Dispelling the myths: Synthetic oil in classic vehicles

Dispelling the myths: synthetic oil in classic vehicles In the Millers Oils classic vehicle range, there are a number of different types of engine oils, which include mineral,...

Why ‘thinner’ oil offers more cost-effective lubrication

Why “thinner” oil offers more cost-effective lubrication Particularly in the passenger car, LCV and commercial vehicle markets, there is a trend for reduced oil viscosity. We asked Mark...

Top Tips for taking an oil sample from Industrial equipment

Top tips for taking an oil sample from industrial equipment Frequent oil sampling keeps the maintenance department informed of both the condition of the oil and the machine...

The importance of oil sampling for preventative maintenance

The importance of oil sampling for preventative maintenance As an oil blender, Millers Oils formulates blends and supplies products for many different applications across all sectors. Each batch...

Hydraulic oil oxidation FAQ’s

  What is oxidation in oil? Oxidation is the chemical reaction with oxygen, which permanently changes the molecular structure and therefore the properties of the oil.  Depending on...

Dispelling the myths: OEMs, specifications, approvals, warranties and the Block Exemption Regulation

At Millers Oils we get asked a lot of questions about using oil that “meets specification” versus “OEM approved”, and its effect on vehicle warranty. So, we’ve put...