Alexander Aller, Pentosin Product Manager; Andrea Muscato, Marketing Communications Manager; and Christian Eichstaedt, Director of Product Innovation and Pentosin, accept the Best Functional Fluid for Import Vehicles award from Fred Snow, Chairman of the Import Vehicle Community, at AAPEX 2025.
Pentosin CHF 11S on display at the CRP Automotive AAPEX booth, alongside the award for 'Best Functional Fluid for Import Vehicles.'CRP Automotive is proud to announce that the Pentosin CHF 11S Hydraulic Fluid has been named the ‘Best Functional Fluid for Import Vehicles’ at the Import Vehicle Community Import Product and Marketing Awards during the recent 2025 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Show in Las Vegas. This recognition reflects the long-standing trust placed in CHF 11S by leading European manufacturers and professional technicians.
Pentosin CHF 11S is trusted throughout the import aftermarket because it is approved and used by leading European vehicle manufacturers and supports a wide range of modern hydraulic systems. Its long service life, clear identification, and durable recyclable packaging make it a dependable choice for technicians and help reduce waste and errors in the service bay. The iconic green metal can, recognized across the industry, reinforces that reliability and preserves product integrity through handling and storage. Steady demand driven by OEM specification and a long record of consistent performance strengthen its value for repair professionals and distribution partners. These qualities set CHF 11S apart within the category and contributed to its selection for this year’s award.
Alexander Aller, CRP’s Pentosin Product Manager, said the award reflects the continued relevance of CHF 11S. “We’re honored to receive this recognition from the Import Vehicle Community as the 2025 Best Functional Fluid. The CHF 11S green can is an iconic product known by professional repair technicians as the go-to fluid for many leading OE manufacturers. The fact that it continues to resonate today speaks to its long-standing OE use and consistent performance in import vehicles.”
The Import Product and Marketing Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in products designed for the import aftermarket. Winning products receive exposure through industry press releases, AAPEX showcases, and recognition in Auto Care Association publications. The selection of Pentosin CHF 11S as “Best Functional Fluid for Import Vehicles” reflects the fluid’s established OE use, strong market demand, and reliable performance across the advanced hydraulic systems common in import applications.
