High-performance lubricants, made in Durban.

Independent manufacturer of automotive, industrial and agricultural lubricants and greases since 1998. API-licensed, ISO 9001:2015 certified and Level 1 BEE.

API 2415Licensed engine oils
20 t / dayBlending capacity, Durban
1998Independent since
45Products manufactured
APIEOLCS licence no. 2415
ISO9001:2015 certified
BEELevel 1 contributor
3Branches nationwide

An independent manufacturer with a laboratory behind every batch.

Piston Power has manufactured a wide range of high-quality lubricants for automotive, agricultural and industrial applications since 1998. Our products are formulated with internationally approved additives and virgin base oils, complying with API, SAE and ACEA standards as well as original equipment manufacturer specifications.

Our Durban plant blends around 20 tons daily using external heat exchangers, pump-circulation mixing and direct vessel filling with load-cell measurement. Every batch is tested at our in-house laboratory before it leaves the plant.

Piston Power was only the second South African company granted approval by the American Petroleum Institute's Engine Oil Licensing & Certification System to carry the API Service symbol, and our products are approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Our mission

Quality service that exceeds customer expectation across a cross-section of industries, ensuring reliability and continuity for our clients.

2ndSA company API-licensed to carry the API Service symbol
MB 228.3Mercedes-Benz approval on SHP CI-4 Plus 15W-40
W/2014/0136Wholesale fuel licence under the Petroleum Act
Rows of blue and red lubricant drums stacked in a warehouse

More than a drum of oil.

Technical backing comes standard, led by a qualified analytical chemist with 28 years in the industry.

Technician in blue gloves inspecting a golden oil sample with a magnifying glass

Technical support

Product recommendation, troubleshooting and general advice on lubrication-related issues for your plant and fleet.

Laboratory services

Batch tests conducted in-house, ad-hoc analyses arranged, and predictive maintenance scheduling supported through partner facilities.

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Troubleshooting

Diagnosis of lubricant-related equipment failures and prevention of recurrence, with documented findings and expert consultation.

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Technical training

Courses tailored for staff in operation, maintenance or management of industrial machinery, transport and other lubricant disciplines.

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Product development

Custom formulation and manufacture to meet specific client requirements when an off-the-shelf grade will not do.

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HSE & product stewardship

Material safety data sheets on request, indicating risks and recommended safety procedures for every substance we supply.

Performance guarantee

We warrant product performance and accept liability for machinery damage proven to result from defective product supply.

From long-haul fleets to farm gear, our oils earn their keep.

Road transport, construction, agriculture, mining and manufacturing run on Piston Power every day.

Certified, licensed, documented.

Our accreditations are open for inspection. Each document below is the current certificate on file.

Talk to a branch near you.

Three branches nationwide. Send a product enquiry and the right person answers.

Durban HEAD OFFICE

18 Bouganvillia Road, Queensburgh, Durban, 4093

Johannesburg

Unit 7, Great North Industrial Park, 20 Van Wyk Road, Goedeburg Ext. 51, Benoni

Cape Town

2 & 3 Concept Park, 4 Esso Road, Montague Gardens

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