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Petroleum Quality Institute of America
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Presented to:
National Conference on Weights and Measures, Board of DirectorsAlbuquerque, New MexicoJanuary 21, 2014
Working Together to Protect Consumers!
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Agenda
Introductions
Current State of Quality in the Lubricants Industry
Overview of PQIA
PQIA’s activities with W&Ms
Explore how PQIA’s activities can be expanded to assist other states
Extending PQIA’s collaborative efforts with W&M to include ATFs2
A mechanism for detecting 'cheaters' must exist, or there will be little reason to play by the rules, and end users will pay the price.
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Consumers suffer- Performance may be compromised,
and damage done to engines and transmissions
Playing field not level
- Doing it “right” comes at a cost
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Poor quality lubricants abound in the market-Self policing efforts are not effectively addressing the problem
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BUT… As Bob Dylan said… “The Times They Are A-Changin”” API is getting more active
NCWM made significant and very meaningful changes to HB 130, also more robust monitoring and testing, and the states carry a badge
North Carolina, Michigan, Missouri, California, and other states are making a difference!
- Stop-Use/Sale and Removal Orders
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The Petroleum Quality Institute of America is shining bright lights on both the good and bad lubricants in the market.
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What makes PQIA different? PQIA serves the lubricant consumer rather than oil company members All data from testing of branded lubricants are made public
- We identify the brands tested and the results of those tests
PQIA’s test data on brands is easily accessible to anyone on its website
Transparency and Accessibility
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America’s mission is not to do what other fine organizations already do. Instead, it is to do what they don’t do, and to do it with an unwavering eye on the interests of the consumer.
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The Petroleum Quality Institute of America Advisory Board comprises leading professionals with prominence in a broad range of fields related to the lubricants industry.
The PQIA Advisory Board provides guidance, advice, recommendations and counsel to PQIA’s management to ensure a fair, equitable, rigorous, transparent and unbiased approach in the manner in which PQIA carries out its mission. In addition, the AB serves as an advocate of PQIA and its purpose and mission to lubricant industry stakeholders. PQIA Board Members agree and comply to the PQIA Code of Ethical Business Conduct.
Industry Support and Guidance
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PQIA Supporters
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The PQIA process; simple, yet effective
Collect Samples Test at Independent Laboratories
Assess and Report Results on PQIA Website
Make it Known
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PQIA is Making a Difference
Making news/getting the word out
Educating ConsumersLobbying for Change
Making it clear that PQIA is watching…
Names the of Bad Actors
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Making it known and keeping it simple.
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PQIA – Cooperating with W&M
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America is currently working with a number of states to help protect consumers from potentially harmful motor oils and transmission fluids
In an iterative process with several states over the past two years, PQIA has developed a model that works, and one that can be expanded to assist other states in protecting the interests of its consumers.
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PQIA – The Working Model
PQIA brings it experience and expertise to assess the product’s compliance with claimed specifications
PQIA provides the state with a comprehensive report, including a “State of the State” summary of all samples tested
Review includes statistics, and geographic analysis of sample collection points, “hot spots” of concern and others.
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Installers
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Background and support material
Sample Specific Analyses
Summary
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Establishing programs Training Interpretation Resampling Additional tests Others
Expert witness
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PQIA – The Working Model
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Weights and Measures & PQIA Working togetherTo Protect Consumers
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Explore how PQIA’s activities can be expanded to assist other states
Extending our collaborative efforts to include ATFs and antifreeze/coolants