Bardahl Automotive Lubricants and Additives

Bardahl is a globally recognized brand in the automotive industry, famous for its high-performance lubricants, fuel additives, and specialized engine treatments. Founded in Seattle in 1939 by Ole Bardahl, the company revolutionized the market with its proprietary polar attraction formula, which reduces friction between moving metal parts. Today, the brand maintains a strong legacy of innovation and quality.

While the brand originated in the United States, its manufacturing operations are international to serve various markets. Bardahl Manufacturing Corporation operates out of the USA, while Bardahl Italia (Maroil) handles significant production and distribution for the European and Mediterranean markets. Ownership remains largely within the family-founded corporation in the US, while specific regional divisions like Bardahl Italia operate with high degrees of autonomy under long-standing licensing and partnership agreements.