Diesel engine oil in Euro 6 trucks will meet the highest specifications yet.

With the world moving towards low emissions engine technology, the diesel engine oil in Euro 6 trucks will have to meet very stringent specifications in order not to impact on service intervals or equipment.

In order to meet ever tightening emissions regulations, Euro 6 trucks will rely on DPFs (diesel particulate filters) to scrub the exhaust gas to remove particulates before they enter the atmosphere.

Why is it so important to use detergents and dispersants in diesel engine oil?

Quite simply detergents and dispersants in diesel engine oil are vital in controlling the combustion by-products which find their way into the crankcase.

Diesel fuel combustion (or incomplete combustion) is accompanied by the production of soot (unburned carbon). Prior to exhaust emissions legislation this soot simply passed into the atmosphere through the exhaust system.

Soot reduction has been accomplished by improving injector spray patterns,

Why is synthetic engine oil used in F1 different to that used in road cars.

Engine lubrication and specifically the synthetic engine oil used in F1 is one of the few areas not highly regulated; as such oil companies spend a lot of time and money developing oils specifically for these high performance engines. One well known brand has 55 scientists working more than 21 000 man hours every Formula one season.

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Synthetic vs crude based engine oil: The debate rages on!

The long raging debate about synthetic vs crude based engine oil has taken on a whole new meaning in recent years. To meet ever tighter emissions and fuel consumption regulations manufactures are downsizing engines but at the same time increasing specific horsepower. This move has seen oil sump capacity decrease while the temperature loads have increased – especially with the increased use of Turbo charging.

The pro’s of mineral oils in the synthetic vs crude based engine oil debate.

The obvious advantage of using crude based engine lubricant is the initial cost