BARDAHL ASIA PACIFIC BULLETIN #01 / 2013 DISTRIBUTOR NEWS - SINGAPORE BPL Distribution Pte Ltd is the Official Distributor for Bardahl Motorcycle Lubricants in Singapore. Born from the fiery passion of a group of young dynamic motorcycle enthusiasts, the genesis of BPL came about in 2012. With the sole desire of continuously surpassing industry standards and understanding how important performance means to those who ride with their hearts, BPL only supplies the highest grade of lubricants, with the knowledge that customer satisfaction is guaranteed. Please log on to http://www.bpl.com.sg/ to get to know more about BPL. BPL Distribution Pte Ltd recently took part at the SingaporeBikes.com Anniversary 2013 @ SCAPE Orchard. ANNOUNCING the arrival of BAP s 3rd generation product catalogue The all new lubricant catalog will be available in April 2013. It will be distributed to all distributors next month. click on catalog cover to download the pdf copy
NEW ADDITION Bardahl Motorcycle Oil not only meeting the certifications and maintaining the standards of both The American Petroleum Institute, commonly referred to as API, the largest U.S trade association for the oil and natural gas industry & JASO the Japanese Automotive Standards Organization, an organization that sets automotive standards in Japan, analogous to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in the United States. JASO (Japanese Automotive Standards Organization) had established performance classification for 4T motorcycle oil. Besides the standard API rating, properly formulated 4T motorcycle oil must also meet one of the following JASO performance level, namely MA, MA1, MA2 and MB. We are proud to share the fact that Bardahl SynMoto4 10W50, SuperMoto4 10W40 and Moto 4 Xtra 10W40 are certified MA2 oils, while Scooter Moto 4 10W40 is certified MB oil meeting both the API & JASO standards. DISTRIBUTOR NEWS - CAMBODIA PowerBiz Import Export Co, Ltd. became an official Bardahl distributor in 2010. Based in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, the founder of the company Mr. Hour Sokhy, by then already had 20 years of experience of selling lubricants under his belt and now manages the company with the assistance of his daughter Ms. Thany Sokhy and son Mr. Veng Ngon, keeping it a family business, so as to maintain the strong family work ethic. Formerly the distributor of another oil-major brand, PowerBiz had given up the brand completely ever since the brand started its operation in Cambodia in 2009 and sold directly to PowerBiz s customers. However, Mr Sokhy would not be blindsided and instead broadened his field of vision to source out a new supplier. He found Bardahl and preferred the more intimate and consultative working relationship and hence decided that Bardahl is a better partner that showed more potential. With Bardahl, we work as a team and as family with all our distributors and forge ties so closely knitted for as long as even 30-40 years with some of them. We stand by the belief and conviction to protect our distributor s rights with the end in mind. We hope to achieve a long and prosperous partnership with PowerBiz and we at Bardahl intend to see it through, just as we have done so for all our distributors and partners.
DID YOU KNOW Bardahl s 5W series of Fully Synthetic oil is BLENDED with ESTER! All Bardahl SynPulsar N products have now been successfully upgraded to the latest API SN service category. This should not come as a surprise since this top tier product range had always been fortified with advanced additive technologies (including Bardahl s proprietary fullerene based additives) and proven synthetic components, including specially selected ester. With the introduction of esters, we are now able to better supply oils with low viscosity (5W, 0W or even lower), low pour point, high VI and low volatility. This is designed to give excellent fuel efficiency and extended drain intervals, which were some of the main focus of ILSAC GF 5 requirements. The superior frictional properties and additive response of esters also allows us to meet the chemical limits (low SAPS formulations) to ensure effective protection of the emission systems. Synthetic esters, while more expensive than most other components, do provides a wide range of performance benefits. By choosing or creating the right ester for an application, we can achieve the required lubricating characteristics that can be retained overtime. Esters are generally polar in nature, a condition that is complementary with Bardahl Polar Attraction formulations. The image on the left shows some other common advantageous properties of esters. Synthetic esters reduce varnish and other deposits because they have outstanding oxidative stability and do not form many radical decomposition products. In addition, they work like good high temperature solvents, and tend to dissolve the varnish back into liquid phase, which can then be filtered out. This results in a cleaner engine compartment and thus, a longer engine life though this may not be obvious to the ordinary driver. Chart & images are courtesy of Croda Europe Ltd
PRODUCT NEWS NOW for sales the Bardahl Otran-CVT Bardahl Otran-CVT is a continuous variable transmission (CVT) fluid manufactured from the latest CVT additive technology and superior base oils. It is specially designed to provide suitable performance in a wide range of CVT-equipped passenger vehicles. Otran-CVT has performed well in both field and laboratory tests, and in some cases, performs better than some common North American CVT fluids. FEATURES Able to maintain and enhance metal friction performance. Superior anti-shudder durability. Works well on both metal belt and chain CVT configurations. Very good low temperature fluidity. Outstanding stay-in-grade viscosity and shear stability properties. Excellent oxidation stability. When it comes to CRDI, SIZE does matters NEW pack-size by popular demand! Diesel fuel injector deposits are big concerns in both light and heavy duty engines. Vehicles manufacturers, in particular, are concerned that high tech Common Rail Direct Injection Systems, with their high pressure and very tight tolerances combined with changing fuel quality and increasing use of bio fuel, would lead to an increase in fuel deposit issues. NOW you can eliminate those power robbing deposits by adding Bardahl s CRDI system cleaner to your fuel tank as needed to restore power and fuel economy by simply adding it at every oil change or as needed. To learn more about the CRDI please contact us for an updated CRDI technical report.
FACELIFT - Preview on New labels of all radiator products Bardahl DSG Fluid Some of the distributors have asked for the relatively new DSG (Direct-shift Gearbox) fluid for dual-clutch transmission. We are happy to announce that Bardahl Europe had recently made available the product - Bardahl DSG Fluid. This is a 100% synthetic transmission fluid specifically designed for the dual-clutch gearbox of modern cars and ensures smooth operation thereof. The excellent properties caused primarily by the anti-wear protection. This ensures longer life of the gearbox. The excellent thermal and oxidation stability results in a longer life of the oil. Also special anti-friction additives are added. This ensures very smooth shifting without any vibration. The DSG fluid meets VW TL 52182 (G 052 182) and FORD WSS-M2C 936-A specifications. The product is available in 12x1L. We Are Engaged Congratulations to the President of Bardahl Asia Pacific & Managing Director of Bardahl Manufacturing Corporation (Asia Pacific), Mr. Eric Fletcher with the lady who has stolen his heart, Ms. Kim Monsour. Eric made the proposal at the bottom of the Grand Canyon because according to him, things can only go up from there! What a smart move!