SOMS announces Eco-Friendly Oil Filters Expansion for European and Asian Vehicles

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

The thing with some car accessories and parts is that they are sometimes limited to certain vehicle classes. And for SOMS Technologies, a provider of engine oil filtration products, expanding its car niche for compatibility with their eco-friendly oil filters is certainly a great piece of news for people who want to use their product.

Major European and Asian automotive brands, including Audi, Honda, Infinity, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Range Rover, Toyota and Volkswagen have now been included in their list of compatible cars that can make use of their eco-friendly filters. This latest expansion is in response to increased demand from fleets and individual drivers looking to reduce their carbon footprint while also saving money.

By extending the filter’s availability, now an even greater range of businesses and consumers can use the microGreen filter to increase environmental efficiency of their current vehicles or boost the efficiency of new hybrid vehicles.

The patented microGreen oil filter has two filters in one standard spin-on canister, which ensures that the oil stays cleaner, far longer – improving the life of the engine and allowing drivers to better maintain their vehicles. While traditional oil filters capture the larger particles in engine oil between 25 to 40 microns, microGreen’s patented microfilter system captures particles down to two microns in size.

This allows vehicles to operate up to 30,000 miles without an oil change, reducing motor oil use by 70 percent, filter use by 50 percent and cutting oil maintenance costs by 65 percent. As a result, businesses and consumers can ‘green’ their vehicles and see an immediate return-on-investment, unlike other eco-friendly alternatives.

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Jaguar XK/XKR and XF/XFR Adds Variable Cam Timing Technology

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

In an effort to improve the fuel consumption and reduce emissions, BorgWarner’s Cam Torque Actuated (CTA(TM)) variable cam timing (VCT) technology has been injected into the all new Jaguar AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0-liter V8 engine.

Unlike traditional cam phasing methods which typically use engine oil pressure to phase the camshaft, BorgWarner’s CTA(TM) technology captures the existing torsional energy in the valve train to accomplish this event, similar to a hydraulic ratchet.

CTA(TM) cam phasers operate more quickly and under a wider range of engine speeds and temperatures than traditional oil pressure actuated cam phasers. These factors allow CTA(TM) variable cam timing to more efficiently improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and increase horsepower.

“BorgWarner’s CTA(TM) technology optimizes variable cam timing, making it more efficient at all engine speeds, with faster response than traditional hydraulic oil-actuated VCT systems,” said Alfred Weber, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Morse TEC. “Jaguar drivers will appreciate its quick response when they push the pedal and enjoy the added benefits of reduced emissions and improved fuel economy.”

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