Delo 400 XLE Synblend
Chevron Products launched Delo 400 XLE Synblend SAE 10W-30 at the Mid-America show, saying it can deliver as much as a 3.6% fuel economy improvement in class 6 trucks compared to SAE 15W-40 diesel motor oils. The product is formulated for use in modern on-highway low-emissions engines as well as older diesels. It will also provide exceptional performance in modern off-highway engines, says Chevron, where a 10W-30 viscosity grade is recommended, including those adapted for future emissions standards in construction, agriculture, marine and mining applications.
The oil is described as a premium synthetic blend for mixed-fleet use, recommended for naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-stroke diesels and four-stroke gasoline engines in which the API CJ-4 or SM service category and SAE 10W-30 viscosity grade are recommended. It’s formulated for 2010-compliant low-emission diesels with selective catalytic reduction (SCR), diesel particulate filter (DPF), and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). It’s also compatible with previous engine models and previous API service categories.
Delo 400 XLE Synblend SAE 10W-30 shows up to 3.6% better fuel economy in short-haul, class 6 vehicles and up to a 1% improvement in long-haul, class 8 trucks compared to SAE 15W-40 oil. Those figures come from SAE J1321 fuel consumption tests, says Chevron.
Delo 400 XLE Synblend SAE 10W-30 is approved for API service categories CJ-4, CI-4 PLUS, CI-4, CH-4 and SM. It also meets the requirements of Caterpillar ECF-3, ECF-2, Cummins CES 20081, DDC 93K218, Mack EO-O Premium Plus, Renault VI RLD-3 and Volvo VDS-4.
The new engine oil is now available in drums across North America and will be available in bulk next month, in jugs will be available by June.
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