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CRP Automotive Offers OE-Quality Pentosin Fluids for Automatic, Manual, and Double Clutch Applications

- Coverage includes a wide range of popular European vehicles -

Cranbury, NJ… CRP Automotive, a leading source of OE-quality replacement parts for Asian and European import vehicle applications, offers a wide range of Pentosin OE-quality transmission fluids to cover a wide range of European vehicles, including popular makes such as, , BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, , , and Volvo.

The Pentosin transmission fluid line is formulated on a fully synthetic base oil technology and incorporates special anti-wear chemistry and friction modifiers to deliver safe and stable friction performance in various types of transmissions – manual, automatic, and double clutch.

The Pentosin line includes: Pentosin ATF 1: Recommended for automatic transmissions equipped with an electronically controlled converter clutch (except CVTs & DCTs) in Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Saab, Volkswagen, and Volvo as well as Dodge Sprinter (all years) and Mercedes-Benz (suitable replacement for NAG1 & NAG2).

Pentosin FFL 2 Double Clutch Transmission Fluid for Audi/Volkswagen DSG transmissions (TT Quattro/New Beetle 2004 on; Jetta 2005 on; A3/A3 Quattro/GTI 2006 on; EOS 2007 on; TT 2008 on; R32 2008; Golf/Passat 2010 on); Spec. TL521 82.

Pentosin FFL 3 for Porsche PDK transmission (911/Boxster/Cayman 2009 on; Panamera 2010 on) Porsche Approved.

Pentosin FFL 4 for BMW DCT Transmission (M3 2008 on; Z4 2009 on; 135i/335is 2011 on) BMW approved.

Pentosin MTF 2 Manual Transmission Fluid for BMW with ZF & GETRAG manual transmissions 1997 on & Hyundai Genesis 2010 on.

Technician note: Pentosin Transmission Fluids will not demonstrate their true performance characteristics when blended. For the best results when changing fluid brands, CRP recommends a full systems flush, instead of just topping fluids off and/or before adding Pentosin. Numerous OE first fill approvals Pentosin is globally recognized as the industry leader in central hydraulic fluid technology and has earned numerous OE approvals and achieved over 27 first fill approvals with leading vehicle makers. Pentosin technical fluids are made in ISO 16949:2002 and ISO 14001:2004 certified facilities. They are engineered to meet the demanding standards and specifications established by many of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers.

Easy Online Lookup The Pentosin Transmission 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 Pentosin: Deutsche Pentosin Werke GmbH (Pentosin) is a leading innovator and manufacturer of high-tech automotive fluids that are approved and recommended for use as both initial fill (OEM) and service refill by over twenty-five international automotive manufacturers. CRP has been Pentosin’s NAFTA market partner since 1983, handling all sales and service activities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Pentosin program includes antifreeze, , central hydraulic/power steering fluid, , and transmission fluid.

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

Editor Note: Image file name: CRP_Pentosin_Trans_Fluids_Gp.jpg Caption: Pentosin Transmission Fluid available for Automatic, Manual, and Double Clutch Applications

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