In November's issue, Lubes'n'Greases asked a number of retirees from the technical side of our industry for their in-the-trenches concerns about engine oil development. For this, our Outlook Issue, Automotive Editor David McFall turned to senior executives, asking for their top-down views of the same issues. Where will the industry get the resources, money and people to create future engine oils? Is it possible to have a U.S. engine oil system that recognizes and rewards truly outstanding performance? Can engine protection, longer drain intervals, fuel economy, and emissions systems find a rational balance? Is the process of engine oil development on the verge of collapse? In a nutshell, what is the most important issue facing engine oil today?
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