New PC-11 public awareness and education effort to provide clarity to
the many questions surrounding the new category of heavy duty motor oil
Late last week the ASTM International’s Automotive Lubricants
Subcommittee approved the new Proposed Category 11 (API CK-4 and API
FA-4) specifications for the next generation of heavy duty diesel engine
oils to be licensed on December 1, 2016. To help prepare the industry
for the change, the Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
division, launched its PC-11
Public Education Campaign dedicated to building awareness and
clarity around PC-11. As a result of extensive research across the
country, Chevron has made a commitment over the next 12 months to not
only keep the industry informed but also to ”explain PC-11” clearly and
simply. Chevron is committed to be a resource for the industry and
end-users, to provide one place to turn for answers.
“Based on our research, awareness of the new category of oil is low, and
among those who are aware, there is a lot of confusion,” said Shawn
Whitacre, Senior Staff Engineer of Engine Oil Technology at Chevron
Lubricants, and chairman of the ASTM Heavy-Duty Engine Oil
Classification Panel, which is tasked with the final development of the
PC-11 oil requirements. “Once those who rely on these oils are made
aware of PC-11, and that the new category is actually two subcategories,
there are a lot of questions and concerns. NOW is the time to help the
industry and our customers get ahead of the change and prepare for it.”
Online Resource Hub
The Chevron education campaign will include a new website that debuts
today – PC-11Explained.com.
Chevron’s new website will provide ongoing expert commentary, multimedia
resources, news and insights on issues surrounding the new diesel
heavy-duty motor oil (HDMO) categories, including:
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An ongoing video series of interviews with the Delo PC-11 Leadership
Team answering questions and providing updates on PC-11
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A monthly column to dispel any and all misinformation around PC-11
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A weekly question and answer column to provide timely answers to
pressing questions
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Webinars for end-users that offer insights and explanations to help
them understand the basics about PC-11
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Customized information for those interested in on-highway related
topics, as well as off-highway
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Latest news on PC-11 within the media landscape
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Links to other resources, news articles and commentary related to PC-11
Why the Oil Change?
In 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced regulations
intended to reduce the level of greenhouse gas emissions and mandate
fuel economy improvements for medium and heavy-duty engines and
vehicles. Diesel engine design is undergoing a period of significant
change to meet these requirements, and consequently heavy-duty engine
oil is making an upgrade to its current oil category, API CJ-4. For the
first time, a new category of heavy duty engine oils will actually be
two: CK-4 and FA-4. CK-4 (aka PC-11A) will be both backward and forward
compatible. The second category, FA-4 (aka PC-11B), will be specifically
for the new engine models. These new categories will help in a number of
ways, including:
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Enabling new advancements in diesel engine hardware designs
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Increasing fuel economy through lighter viscosity grade and friction
modifiers
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Improving engine durability with new advanced additive chemistry and
base oil selection
Whitacre adds: “With the new specifications for PC-11, we want to help
our customers and others in the industry to understand all the issues
surrounding this transition. We also want them to know that this is a
change for the better. The new API CK-4 and API FA-4 products are better
oils. They will better protect engines, provide better fuel economy, and
reduce GHG emission compared to today’s oils. Education around PC-11 is
a top priority for Chevron, and we are rolling out a robust program that
will provide easy access to everything you need to know to prepare for
the future.”
Chevron through the Delo product line continues to be a leader in
establishing progressively improved HDMO performance that help increase
engine durability, improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. Since
1987, the company has successfully led the introduction of seven
different categories from API CE through API CJ-4. Chevron executives
play an instrumental role in generating the industry consensus that must
be reached to continue moving forward.
About Chevron Products Company
Chevron Products Company is a division of an indirect, wholly owned
subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) headquartered in San
Ramon, CA. A full line of lubrication and coolant products are
marketed through this organization. Select brands include Havoline®,
Delo® and Havoline Xpress Lube®. Chevron
Intellectual Property LLC owns patented technology in advanced
lubricants products, new generation base oil technology and coolants.
For more information go to: www.ChevronLubricants.com
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