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lubricant feature TITAN GT1 EVO SAE 0W-20 Latest Engine Oil for BMW LONGLIFE-14 FE+ TITAN GT1 EVO SAE 0W-20 has become one of the world’s first engine oils to be approved for the new BMW specification Longlife-14 FE+ F uchs, the pioneer of 0W-20 engine oils with the world’s first zinc-free 0W-20, has consistently developed and refined its additive technology and combined it with the state-of-the-art XTL technology. A truly top-grade SAE 0W-20 engine oil is the result. ➲ The valve train wear measured in the CEC-L-38-A-94 test in the TU3M engine) was 75% below the limit compared to the reference oil (see the graph showing the valve train wear test) TITAN GT1 EVO SAE 0W-20 currently represents the absolute pinnacle of engine oil development. It not only impresses in basic requirements such as wear protection and resistance to aging – it also sets new standards in the topical subjects of compatibility with bio-fuels and reducing consumption and CO2 emissions. TITAN GT1 EVO SAE 0W-20 was developed specifically for use in the latest generation of BMW petrol engines – N20, inline 4-cylinder, 2.0 l turbocharging – and subjected to extensive tests by BMW. This engine was initially fitted in the X1 xDrive28i, replacing the 6-cylinder engine used previously. Today, it is used throughout the entire BMW model range with an output of between 154 and 242 bhp. ➲ The relative cam and the cylinder wear in the CEC-L-99 test saw a 71% reduction compared to the reference oil (see second graph) TITAN GT1 EVO SAE 0W-20 is also used as a reference oil for the development of future BMW petrol engine generations. As the world’s first product on the aftermarket to be approved in accordance with the new BMW specification Longlife-14 FE+, TITAN GT1 EVO SAE 0W-20 will soon be available from authorised Further tests show: • In the CEC-L-88-T-02 engine test TITAN GT1 EVO SAE 0W-20 showed a 60% reduction in absolute viscosity increase compared to the reference oil. • No bore polishing was found in the cylinder bore test CEC-L-99. • Despite the low viscosity, the evaporation loss is nearly 20% below the limit (according to CEC-L-40-A-93 (Noack)). Fuchs retail partners. Contact: FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA John Anderson, Automotive Sales Manager Tel: +27 (0)11 565 9600 • Fax: +27 (0)11 392 5686 • Email: [email protected] | words in action 28 april 2014