Synthetic Engine Lube
Champion Oil has announced a new premium 5W-30 Blue Flame API-CJ4 synthetic oil for heavy-duty diesels. Not as well known as the big lubricant players, the company has been engaged in specialty lubricant blending and manufacturing for some 55 years.
Backed by global certifications and a battery of extreme field and bench tests, Champion says the new lube’s “robust” formula provides the same level of engine protection as leading 15W-40 HD motor oils, but with more end-user benefits. It meets all OEM diesel specifications and will be available in June.
Results from real-world field trials are said to prove that Championís new blended 5W-30 oil reduces engine wear and corrosion while maintaining viscometric properties. The company also claims enhanced protection for engine and exhaust system components.
The formulation of the new lower-viscosity 5W-30 oil can also deliver real-world, measurable fuel-economy gains, the company claims. In fact, Champion says it was found to deliver an average of 3.3% and up to 4.5% fuel-economy improvement over a conventional 15W-40 API CJ-4 lubricant in trials at an independent testing facility using the SAE J1321 fuel-test protocol.
The new oil is formulated with a patented friction-modifier system that enables it to reduce internal drag within engines, says the company, resulting in maximum engine power output. Plus, the new oil is claimed to have a 50% faster time to pressurization than a traditional 15W-40, leading to faster lubrication of critical valve-train hardware and reduced start-up bearing wear.
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