ACEA (Association des Constructeurs Européens d’Automobiles), the organisation that sets performance standards for engine oils used in Europe, released its latest revision of the lubricant sequences in May 2022. The two new sequences that affect heavy-duty engines here are ACEA E8 & ACEA E11, which replace the old ACEA E6 & ACEA E9 sequences, respectively and become mandatory after 1st May 2023.
These new specifications are designed to provide improved protection and performance for modern heavy-duty diesel engines, particularly those with advanced exhaust after-treatment systems. They represent the latest in a series of evolving standards that reflect the ongoing advances in engine technology and the need for high-quality lubricants to keep these engines running at peak performance.
The 2022 upgrade includes a number of new tests to ensure better performance and longevity in comparison to ACEA E6 and ACEA E9 oils:
- The Volvo T-13 Engine Oil Oxidation test (ASTM D8048) has been included in both new sequences and requires an increased level of oxidative resistance performance. For a lubricant claiming the new extra-long drain intervals, protection from oxidation is essential as oxidation leads to the breakdown of the oil and damaging issues for the engine as a result.
- The Caterpillar C13 Engine Oil Aeration Test (ASTM D8047) evaluates the lubricant’s resistance to aeration, ensuring the formulation can resist air pockets/bubbles in the lubricant, which would impede the lubricants’ ability to maintain the cooling and lubricity properties required.
These and the other tests for these new sequences, which raise the anti-oxidation performance and piston deposit levels from the previous ACEA E6 and ACEA E9, are of great benefit to any engine, and so moving your fleet’s engines over to a lubricant with these new sequences as soon as possible will prove very beneficial to the maintenance, upkeep and lifetime of your fleet’s engines.
As ever TotalEnergies, one of the leading global lubricant brands, is among the leaders in innovation and moving their range of heavy-duty engine oils to these new sequences in advance of the dates set by ACEA. One such new product now available in Ireland through Finol Oils, TotalEnergies lubricant distribution partner in Ireland, is
TotalEnergies Rubia Optima 3100 10W-40
TotalEnergies Rubia Optima 3100 10W-40 is formulated with advanced additives and synthetic base oils that provide excellent protection against wear, deposits, and oxidation. It also has good shear stability, which means that it maintains its viscosity even under high-stress conditions. The oil is compatible with all types of diesel engines, including those with exhaust after-treatment systems such as diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems.
Overall, Rubia Optima 3100 10W-40 is a high-quality engine oil that provides excellent protection and performance in heavy-duty diesel engines. It is designed to meet or exceed the latest industry standards and specifications, ensuring that it is suitable for use in a wide range of applications.
With full approvals from leading engine manufacturers such as Mercedes, Volvo, Renault & Cummins, as well as exceeding the requirements for Man, DAF & Iveco, Rubia Optima 3100 10W-40 serves as an ideal lubricant for mix fleet operators to use as their main lubricant.
You can also view the technical data sheet here.
Rubia Optima 3100 10W-40 is now available from Finol Oils in 20L, 208L Barrels & Bulk for delivery throughout the Island of Ireland. For more information on this exceptional product or any of Finol’s high-performance lubricants, coolants, gear oils, hydraulic oils, AdBlue or supplementary products for your fleet, please call our team today on 014555484. You can also send an email to fleet@finol.ie to request a free consultation.
