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Old World Industries, LLC

Company and Product Information

Corporate Office:
Old World Industries, LLC
4065 Commercial Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062-1851

Website(s): www.peakauto.com

 Old World Industries, LLC is among the largest privately-held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket. The Northbrook, Illinois-based company enjoys a presence in various consumer product markets in more than 50 countries worldwide. Old World's brands include a full line of PEAK® Automotive Products including Antifreeze Coolant, Motor Oil, Washer Fluid, Electronics and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF® Diesel Exhaust Fluid; Final Charge® Heavy Duty Global Extended Life Coolant; Fleet Charge® Fully Formulated Coolant; and HERCULINER® Truck Bed Liner Kits; For more information, visit www.oldworldind.com.

PETROLEUM QUALITY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA TEST PROGRAM

The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) is an independent resource for information and insights on the quality of lubricants in the marketplace. Our mission is to serve the consumer of lubricants by randomly sampling and independently testing lubricants taken from the field. Test results are posted along with the brand names on the PQIA website. This webpage provides an analysis on the brand detailed below.

The following are the test results for the sample examined.

Peak SAE 10W-40
Conventional Motor Oil

Product: Peak Conventional Motor Oil
Viscostiy Grade: SAE 10W-40
Labeling: API SN

Distributed by: Old World Industries, LLC in Northbrook, IL

Purchased at: Washington, D.C.

Date of purchase: 7/1/2015

 

Website(s): www.peakauto.com

Test Results and Assessment:

The results of the tests conducted on this sample meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grade listed on the product label, and are consistent with the listed API Service Categories.

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bottle icon Physical Properties pass
Elemental Analysis pass
Labeling warning

Note: Although laboratory tests alone cannot be used to establish if engine oil meets an API Service Category, they can be used to determine if it doesn't.

PHYSICAL TESTS (click for test details) - a Standard Peak
TBN, mg KOH/g (ASTM D2896) 7.2
Viscosity @ 100ºC, cSt (ASTM D445) 12.5 to <16.3 14.0
Viscosity @40ºC, cSt (ASTM D445) 92.1
Viscosity Index (ASTM D2270) 157
Viscosity @-25ºC mPa s (cP) (ASTM D5293) 7,000 Max 4736
Volatility, mass % loss, 1 hr, @ 250ºC (ASTM D5800) 15 Max -c 12.4
ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS (click for test details) - a, b
Additives
Calcium 1756
Magnesium 12
Phosphorus, ppm 600 Min 784
Zinc, ppm 838
Molybdenum,  ppm <1
Barium, ppm <1
Boron, ppm 2
Silicon, ppm 4
Potassium, ppm <5
Manganese, ppm <1
Titanium, ppm <1
Copper, ppm <1
Sodium, ppm 450
Vanadium, ppm <1
Contaminants
Silver, ppm <1
Aluminum, ppm <1
Chromium, ppm <1
Iron, ppm <1
Nickel, ppm <1
Lead, ppm <1
Antimony, ppm <1
Tin, ppm <1
  1. Standards, shown in yellow are established by API, SAE and others.
  2. Test Method for metal analysis is ASTM D5185.
  3. This specification is expressed to two significant figures, therefore results up to 15.5 are considered on specification.