Diesel-Electric Diary
Valvoline moves
up a level
Valvoline is pleased to announce that its All-Climate Extra SAE 10W-40
motor oil has been reformulated to deliver increased performance and
protection and now meets the API SN performance level.
V
alvoline All-Climate Extra SAE
10W-40 is a high performance partly
synthetic motor oil, formulated
to protect turbo and non-turbocharged
diesel, petrol and LPG engines. Valvoline
All-Climate Extra SAE 10W-40 delivers high
temperature deposit protection for pistons,
better wear protection and is designed to
provide improved oxidation resistance,
sludge control and better low-temperature
performance over the life of the oil. API
SN motor oils fulfil the requirements of
ILSAC GF-5 for improved fuel economy
and is therefore suitable for use in engines
running on E85 bio fuels.
Valvoline All-Climate Extra SAE 10W-40
Motor Oil boasts increased protection; better
deposit control that exceeds manufacturer’s
performance requirements; enhanced
breakdown resistance; improved cold start
properties and advanced detergents that
keep engines clean and in good condition.
The strong oil film protects engines against
wear and corrosion, while a superior deposit
control barrier is formed when engine
temperatures rise.
Valvoline All-Climate Extra SAE 10W-40
Motor meets all necessary approval and
performance levels including API: SM, SN/
CF; ACEA A3/B4; MB 229.1 and Renault
RN0700. It is recommended for use in
engines specifying VW 505.00 or VW
501.01 and is recommended for use where
Fiat 9.55535.D2 and G2 are specified.
Valvoline All-Climate Extra SAE 10W40 is available from Diesel-Electric’s
countrywide. For more information, visit
www.diesel-electric.co.za
Did you know...
The American Petroleum
Institute, commonly
referred to as API, is
the largest U.S trade
association for the oil and
natural gas industry. It
claims to represent about
400 corporations involved
in production, refinement,
distribution and many
other aspects of the
petroleum industry.
API as well as the
European Automobile
Manufacturers
Association (ACEA)
created a classification
system for oils that
helps manufacturers and
consumers compare
different products and
choose which is right for
their vehicle.
API’s four most important industry standards for Diesel Engines are:
NAME
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
CJ-4
Current –
2006
Introduced in 2006 for high-speed four-stroke engines. Designed to meet 2007
on-highway exhaust emission standards. CJ-4 oils are compounded for use in all
applications with diesel fuels ranging in sulphur content up to 500ppm (0.05% by
weight). CJ-4 oils are effective at sustaining emission control system durability
where particulate filters and other advanced after treatment systems are used.
CI-4
PLUS
Current –
2004
Used in conjunction with API C-4, the “ CI-4 PLUS“ designation identifies oils
formulated to provide a higher level of protection against soot-related viscosity
increase and viscosity loss due to shear in diesel engines.
CI-4
Severe
Duty
Diesel
Engine
Service
The CI-4 performance requirements describe oils for use in those high speed,
four-stroke cycle diesel engines designed to meet 2004 exhaust emission
standards. These oils are compounded for use in all applications with diesel
fuels ranging in sulphur content up to 0.05% by weight. These oils are especially
effective at sustaining engine durability where Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
and other exhaust emission componentry may be used. Optimum protection
is provided for control of corrosive wear tendencies, low and high temperature
stability, soot handling properties, piston deposit control, valv e train wear,
oxidative thickening, foaming and viscosity loss due to shear.
CH-4
These service oils are suitable for high speed, four-stroke diesel engines designed
to meet 1998 exhaust emission standards and are specifically compounded for
use with diesel fuels ranging in sulphur content up to 0.5% weight.
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november 2014