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Pentosin® High Performance Motor Oils Available for Specific OE Applications

- Fully synthetic formulations for all season, extended mileage and fuel economy -

Cranbury, N.J., March 2012 - CRP Automotive, a leading source of OE-quality replacement parts for Asian and European import vehicle applications, offers three formulations of Pentosin High Performance Motor Oils for a variety of uses on OE approved applications. These synthetic high performance motor oils offer optimum performance, efficiency, and fuel economy even under the most severe driving conditions. They help reduce sludge and fuel deposits and contain special friction modifiers, which help the engine run smoothly and efficiently.

Pento High Performance II 5W-40 is a four-season engine oil designed for maintaining outstanding engine performance and use all year long. This formulation allows for longer changing intervals, while preserving the catalyst and the environment. It is approved for use on , BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini, , and .

Vehicle manufacturer specifications include: Audi/VW: 502.00 / 505.00 / 505.01; BMW: LL-04: Ford: Wss-M2C917-A; and Mercedes Benz: 229.51. See Pento High Performance II 5W-40 product data sheet.

Pento Super Performance III 5W-30 is formulated for high performance engines and use in vehicles that call for extended oil drain intervals. This oil is blended by using some of the most modern additives available and carefully selected synthetic based oils. This oil is considered a “Low SAPS” formulation that preserves catalysts and the environment. It is approved for use on Audi, BMW, Mini, Mercedes Benz, and Volkswagen.

Vehicle manufacturer specifications include: Audi/VW: 504.00 / 507.00; BMW: LL-04; and Mercedes Benz: 229.51. See Pento Super Performance III 5W-30 product data sheet.

Pento High Performance 5W-30 was developed for late model vehicles that feature extended oil service intervals. It can be used in all gasoline and diesel engines containing turbochargers as well as non-turbocharged vehicles requiring 5W-30. It is approved for use on Audi, BMW, Mini, Mercedes Benz, and Volkswagen.

Vehicle manufacturer specifications include: Audi/VW: 502.00 / 505.00; BMW: LL-01; Mercedes Benz: 229.5; and Opel/GM: GM-LL-B-025. See Pento High Performance 5W-30 product data sheet.

Pentosin Motor Oils are formulated to meet not only the demanding requirements of leading European manufacturers, but also API (American Petroleum Institute), ILSAC (International Standardization and Approval Committee), and ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers' Association) classifications too.

Easy Online Lookup The Pentosin Technical Fluids program features easy look up on CRP’s online application catalog, which can be accessed through the CRP Automotive Pentosin brand website, www.pentosin.net, or Show Me the Parts @ www.showmetheparts.com/crp/.

All Pentosin technical fluids are backed by the CRP Automotive standard of excellence. For more information, visit: www.pentosin.net

About CRP Automotive: CRP Automotive is a part of CRP Industries, a leader in the marketing and supply of automotive parts and industrial products. CRP Automotive provides some of the industry’s leading brand names, including ContiTech® Automotive Belts, Rein® Automotive Parts and Accessories, Pentosin® Technical Fluids, and AJUSA Engine Parts. All products are backed by the CRP promise of quality and superior service.

Founded in 1954 as the North American partner of Continental AG, CRP Automotive has established a solid reputation for exceeding its customers’ expectations. CRP maintains key distribution centers in New Jersey, California, Canada, and Mexico.

For additional information, visit: www.crpautomotive.com.

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