Diesel
Automotive lubricants have over recent years become more and more complicated. Matching lubricant to application especially when you are servicing a variety of vehicles can feel like a mine field, especially as the consequences for error are becoming more expensive to resolve. To this end Revolution has developed a range of lubricants for the service garage, HGV and PSV operations, independent mechanic and enthusiast that can cover all your requirements, giving you peace of mind and at the same time minimizing the range of grades, specifications and stocks you are required to hold.
Using the correct lubricant is essential in ensuring the long term reliability and protection of your engine. Every Revolution Oil product is engineered to perform a specific task, assuring you of the highest performance for your own individual requirement. It is critical to match the specification required to the product when choosing an engine oil. It is quite often confusing to discover that there are many different grades of engine oils, from 15w/40 to 0w/40 and many more besides. These grades are simply the viscosity (thickness) of the oil over varying temperature ranges. Our experience is that many buyers are confused into thinking that an engine oils viscosity rating is related to its performance, but unfortunately it isn`t.
These performance and viscosity classifications or sequences are shown as either ACEA, API or your vehicle manufacturer (Original Equipment Manufacturer) OEM will specify use of a lubricant that will meet its own specification. Look at the vehicle manufacturer handbook and you will find guidance on which lubricant to use. For example; 10w/40 MB 228.5/228.51 is a Mercedes Benz specification for the new (08) Mercedes Sprinters. This does not however mean that any 10w/40 will do. There are many 10w/40’s on the market and they all hold different specifications or classifications. This particular specification is related to low SAPS lubricant technology (see low SAPS section) and putting an incorrect oil in the engine will cause seriously expensive damage.
ACEA is the European Automobile Manufacturers Association and a typical ACEA specification would look something like ACEA A3,B4,E2. The ACEA 2007 European sequences for service fill oils compromise three sets(classes) of sequences, one for gasoline and light duty diesel engines, one specifically for gasoline and light duty engines with after treatment devices and one for heavy duty diesel engines. Within these each of these categories are the following (A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, & A5/B5) for gasoline and light duty diesel engines, (C1, C2, C3, C4) for engine with after treatment systems and (E2, E4, E6, E7) for heavy duty diesel engines. An example of just one of these would be;
(E2) A general purpose oil for naturally aspirated and turbocharged heavy duty diesel engines, medium to heavy duty cycles and mostly normal oil drain intervals.
Most other classifications are much more complicated than this. This serves to demonstrate that the vehicle manufacturer has identified which of these classifications relates to their engine, and the oil has been developed to meet these requirements. This is especially important as increasing demands on drain intervals, fuel economy and emission control are putting further requirements on the technology of new automotive lubricants.
API is the American Petroleum Institute. These certifications meet the current engine protection standard and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardisation and Approval Committee (ILSAC). A Typical API specification might be API SL/CG-4. The letter ‘S’ followed by another letter (for example ‘SL’) refers to oils suitable for gasoline engines. The letter ‘C’ followed by another letter (for example ‘CG-4’) refers to the oils suitability for diesel engines. An example of just one of these would be;
(CI-4) Introduced in 2002, for high speed, four stroke, engines designed to meet 2004 exhaust emission standards implemented in 2002. CI-4 oils are formulated to sustain engine durability where exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) is used and are intended for use with diesel fuels ranging in sulphur content up to 0.5% weight. Can be used in place of CD, CE, CF-4, CG-4 and CH-4 oils.
API SM/CJ-4 is the current classification and more details can be found from the API website www.api.org. Similarly for further information on the ACEA classifications please visit www.acea.be
This brief summary of engine oil specifications and classifications only really touches the surface of engine oil technology. This is the importance of ensuring the oil you purchase meets the specifications for the application required. The best way to do this is to find the specification required and make sure the technical data sheet (TDS) of the oil lists the specification required. This way you are covered if anything should go wrong.
At Revolution we understand the difficulties of getting the correct lubricant or range of lubricants to meet your requirements and we have a technical department who specialize in finding you the correct product for the application. Please do not hesitate to give us a call and we will do our utmost to find you a solution to your oil application dilemmas. Remember that most oils will have a Petrol and a Diesel specification (see above) but for ease of classification the following is a full list of all our ‘diesel’ engine oils:
C3
Low Saps is particularly formulated to meet the performance demands and requirements of the most up to date BMW Longlife-04 specification and Daimler Chrysler MB 229.31 which encompass high standards of emission control under all conditions including vigorous high speed styles of driving. Low Saps is a new generation fully synthetic super multigrade engine oil formulated using the latest developments in synthetic technology together with the most up to date advancements in additive chemistry setting new standards in engine oil performance.
Low Saps has been developed to enable outstanding performance to be provided along with effective emission control and full compatibility with emission control after treatment systems. Low SAPS (sulphated ash phosphorus and sulphur) additive technology ensure optimum performance of emission control equipment including particulate filters, at the same time providing long term emission system protection, ensuring a high level of continuous pollution control thereby minimising environmental damage.
Main Specifications
API SM
ACEA A3/B4-04, C3-04, A3/B4-02
BMW Longlife-04
MB 229.31
VW
Revolution 5w/30 VW is a new generation fully synthetic super multigrade engine oil formulated using the latest developments in synthetic technology together with the most up to date advancements in additive chemistry setting new standards in engine oil performance. Revolution 5w/30 VW has been developed to enable outstanding performance to be provided along with effective emission control and full compatibility with emission control after-treatment systems. Low SAPS (sulphated ash, phosphorus, and sulphur) additive technology ensures optimum performance of emission control equipment including particulate filters, at the same time providing long term emission system protection, ensuring a high level of continuous pollution control thereby minimising environmental damage.
Revolution 5w/30 VW is particularly formulated to meet the performance demands and requirements of the most up to date Audi VW specifications VW 504.00 and VW 507.00 which encompass high standards of emission control and vigorous high speed styles of driving.
Main Specifications
ACEA A3, B4
VW 504.00 & 507.00
MB
A low SAPS technology (Sulphated Ash, Phosphate, Sulphur). Euro 4 10w/40 is formulated from fully synthetic base stock technology and approved performance additives which offer excellent thermal stability, low volatility, consistently efficient long life performance, complete shear stability and fuel efficient capabilities.
Euro 4 10w/40 has been developed to enable outstanding performance to be provided along with effective emission control and full compatibility with emission control after treatment systems. New additive technology ensures optimum performance of emission control equipment including particulate filters at the same time providing long term emission system protection, ensuring a high level of continuous pollution control thereby minimizing environmental damage.
Euro 4 10w/40 is a super extra high performance diesel engine oil designed specifically to meet the challenge of the most severe lubrication requirements of the latest European heavy duty diesel engines, particularly the low emission Euro 4 engines running under the extreme demands of significantly extended oil change periods together with the clean performance requirements of the Euro 4 norm. Euro 4 10w/40 will provide the highest level of performance and protection in all HGV diesel engines where performance demands are severe and service periods are extended.
Main Specifications
ACEA E6-04, E4-99 (issue 3)
MB 228.5 and 228.51
MAN 3277 and 3477
RVI RXD
MTU Type 3
SHPD E5
The latest technology in advanced super high performance diesel engine oil designed to exceed the most up to date performance requirements of the European Technical Lubricant Association (ATIEL) : ACEA E5 and the American Petroleum Institute API CH4.
Semi Synthetic SHPD E5 meets all the current engine manufacturers long drain performance requirements and SHPD specifications. SHPD E5 provides the highest level of lubrication, protection and cleanliness. In the most highly rated, high speed diesel engines operating in the most severe conditions, and over extended periods of service. It is recommended where maximum protection from bore polishing is required because of severity of service and where extended oil drain periods are required by operators of heavy turbocharged diesel fleets. Available as a 10w/40 or 15w/40.
Main Specifications
API SL/CH4SG
Daimler Benz MB228.3
CCMC D5/PD2/G4
VW 501.01, 505.00
MAN 270/271
ACEA E5/E3/B3/A3
Allison C4
VD 2
SHPD E7
Semi Synthetic SHPD E7 is a new generation “Super High Performance” heavy duty diesel engine oil formulated to meet the most severe lubrication requirements demanded by Mercedes Benz, Cummins and Scania. It has been formulated to meet the critical demands of Euro 4. SHPD E7 is a blend of solvent refined base oils, viscosity index improvers, pour point depressants, and one of the most innovative additive systems to be developed in the last few years.
SHPD E7 is the first choice for all European truck and buses used for inter city or long haul applications, where an oil needing to satisfy the requirements of Euro 4 and Euro 3 is called for. It is at the forefront of new heavy duty diesel engine oil technology meeting API CI-4/SL, ACEA E7 and VDS-3 quality. SHPD E7 is particularly suited for Cummins engines where piston cleanliness, oxidation and wear and emissions are finely controlled.
Main Specifications
API CI-4/CH-4/CG-4/SL
ACEA E7/E5/E3/B4/B3/A3
MB 228.3 & 229.1
Cummins 20071/72/76/77/78
MAN 3275
MTU Type 2
Mack EO-M+
Volvo VDS-3
Renault RVI RLD-2
Global DHD-1
ZF TE-ML 07C/04C
Caterpillar ECF 1
HD
Revolution classic mono grades are a range of oils suitable for diesel and petrol engines. They are manufactured from high quality base oils and carefully selected additives. They are blended to varying viscosities for a wide range of applications.
Revolution classic mono grades are suitable for normally aspirated diesel engines and petrol engines in passenger cars, light and commercials, plant, compressor, industrial, certain hydraulic and transmission applications. Please check viscosity requirement. They are miscible with all synthetic and mineral based engine oils. Available in grades 10w, 20w, 20w20, 30w, 40w and 50w.
Main Specifications
API CC/SE
CCMC D1
Military Spec Mil-L-2104B, Mil-L-4615B