AMSOIL Synthetic 15W40 Blend Heavy Duty Diesel/Gasoline Oil

Dual-Base 15W-40 Heavy-Duty Diesel/Gasoline Oil
High 12 TBN controls acids from blow-by and EGR. High levels of detergency and dispersancy additives control soot thickening, oxidation and wear. Prevents bore polishing, deposit formation, and ring sticking. Provides clean engine performance. Extended drain capabilities reduce downtime and motor oil expenses. Global performance specifications include: API CI-4+/SL/CF/CF-2, EO-N+03', DHD-1, ECF-1, VDS-3

Exceeds All Performance Requirements of Light and Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Dual-Base 15W-40 HD Diesel/Gasoline Oil (PCO) features a select blend of synthetic and hydrocracked petroleum base stocks formulated with proven extended life anti-wear additives. This "mixed fleet" oil is excellent for both diesel (including modern EGR units) and gasoline engines, combining versatility and heavy-duty engine protection into one cost effective motor oil. Dual-Base 15W-40 HD Diesel/Gasoline Oil is formulated with high performance additives to effectively control acids and soot thickening, while also preventing corrosion, wear and deposits in all engines. The synthetic construction of Dual-Base 15W-40 HD Diesel/Gasoline Oil reduces oil consumption and improves cold weather starting. making it ideal for all season use in on and off road applications.

Remains Stable at Temperature Extremes
AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 does not change viscosity (thicken or thin) at temperature extremes like conventional motor oils. With its advanced semi-synthetic formulation, AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 is significantly more shear stable than conventional oils, retaining its viscosity at temperatures and loads that break down conventional motor oils.

Resists Oxidation - Reduces Engine Wear
Conventional oils oxidize at high temperatures, causing sludge and deposit build-up that decrease fuel efficiency, contribute to corrosion, and increase engine wear. AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 Motor Oil resists oxidation and thermal breakdown far better than conventional oils. It continues to lubricate, cool and protect at temperatures that oxidize conventional oils. In addition, the advanced heat transfer capabilities and high lubricity of AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 help engines run cooler with less wear.

Extended Drain Intervals
AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 is formulated for extended drain intervals. Its unique synthetic formulation, excellent detergent/dispersant capabilities, and long drain additive package ensure maximum engine protection, cleanliness, and performance over extended drain periods. In fact, 12 TBN AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 Motor Oil keeps engines in "like-new" condition even when the oil is used for extended service intervals.

Improves Cold Weather Performance
Due to their wax content, conventional oils thicken in cold temperatures and, on cold starts, may take as long as five minutes to lubricate internal engine parts. AAMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 stays fluid at very low temperatures. It circulates rapidly to provide vital lubrication and prevent engine wear caused by lack of oil flow. AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 allows quicker, easier cold temperature starting with less engine wear.

Reduces Oil Consumption
AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 is low volatility oil. Low volatility means less oil vapor passing into the combustion chamber. A reduction of oil vapor means lower oil consumption and lower exhaust emissions. The high detergent alkalinity of AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 also helps reduce oil consumption.

Improves Fuel Economy and Reduces Emissions
The premium quality synthetic base oil in AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 provides a tough lubricating film on all engine parts, reducing friction and fuel consumption. Reducing fuel consumption reduces exhaust emissions.

Protects Against Rust and Corrosion
AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 contains special rust-inhibiting additives. It is ideal for use in engines used intermittently.

MIXING AMSOIL
AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 is compatible with petroleum and synthetic lubricants; however, mixing the AMSOIL with other oils will shorten the extended drain period. Oil additives or after-market products are not recommended for use with AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 Motor Oil.

APPLICATION

AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W-40 Diesel Oil is recommended in applications specifying the following:

• API CI-4+,CF, CF-2, SM
• ACEA A3, B3, E3, E5
• Global DHD-1
• Mack EO-M+, EO-N Premium Plus '03
• DDC Power Guard 93K214
• Caterpillar ECF-1
• Cummins CES 20071, 20072, 20076, 20077, 20078
• Volvo VDS2, VDS3
• MB 228.1, 228.3, 229.1, 229.3, 229.5
• MAN 271, 3275

SERVICE LIFE
Light-duty diesel engines, non-turbocharged diesel engines, heavy-duty diesel engines, turbocharged diesel engines, fleet vehicle engines and industrial engines: drain oil at intervals up to two times longer than those recommended by the engine manufacturer, or 6 months, whichever comes first if extended drains are supported by the findings of a used oil analysis program.

Personal car and light truck non-turbocharged gasoline engines: drain oil at intervals up to two times longer than those recommended by the engine manufacturer or one year, whichever comes first.

Non-commercial, turbocharged passenger car gasoline four-cycle engines, motorcycles, small off-road four-cycle gasoline engines, marine craft engines and infrequently used four-cycle gasoline automotive engines: use engine manufacturer's oil drain recommendations.

High-performance or racing engines: drain oil at intervals determined by the findings of a used oil analysis program.

Change AMSOIL Full Flow Oil Filters at 12,500 mile or six month intervals, whichever comes first, in gasoline engines. In diesel engines change AMSOIL Oil Filters at 7,000 miles or six months, whichever comes first. Change other manufacturers' filters at the engine manufacturer's recommended filter change intervals.

AMSOIL Synthetic Blend 15W40 Heavy Duty Diesel/Gasoline Oil Product Code: PCO

Unsurpassed Diesel Engine Protection

Diesel engine emissions have been an ongoing environmental concern for the past few decades, and the United States, Europe and Japan have responded to demands to reduce harmful particulates and nitrogen oxides (NOx). In the U.S., particulate and NOx levels were first regulated in 1988, with regulations becoming increasingly stringent through the years. In fact, 1988 standards set NOx and particulate levels at 14.4 g/kWhr (grams/kilowatts – hour) and 0.8 g/kW-hr respectively, while 2010 standards have been set at 0.27 g/kW-hr and 0.013 g/kW-hr respectively. By 2010, diesel engines will be considered “clean,” but getting there will require sulfur-free fuel, improved in-cylinder combustion, exhaust after-treatment, vehicle design changes and diesel oils that are compatible with after-treatment systems.

Between the years 1988 and 1991, emission standards were met by improving in-cylinder combustion through the use of unit injectors, electronic controls, controlled air swirl, improved combustion bowl design, reduced piston crevice volume, turbo-charging, air inter-cooling and reductions in oil consumption.

The year 1991 also saw the use of high top rings to lower particulate emissions. By 1998, retarded fuel injection timing was introduced to meet increasingly stringent NOx emission standards. High top rings and retarded fuel injection timing increased soot loading on the oil, leading to the introduction of API diesel oil category CH-4 in order to prevent viscosity increases and increased wear due to soot.

In order to meet 2002 emission standards, most engine manufacturers introduced exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) engines, which recirculate a portion of the exhaust to the engine’s combustion chamber, lowering peak combustion temperature. Although EGR engines effectively reduce emissions, they also run hotter and introduce higher levels of soot and acid into the oil, leading to increased wear, increased oil viscosity and shorter oil drain intervals.

The API CI-4 diesel oil specification was introduced in December 2001 to protect against the higher temperatures and increased levels of acids, soot and oxidation associated with EGR engines, while some manufacturers released their own diesel oil performance specifications in order to assure optimum protection for their equipment. Mack released its stringent EO-N Premium Plus High Performance Diesel Engine Oil specification in the spring of 2002, then upgraded it to EO-N Premium Plus 03 in April 2003 due to soot-related oil thickening and shear that occurred after a certain length of highway time.

API issued an upgrade to its CI-4 specification, CI-4 PLUS, in September 2004 in order to provide improved oxidation resistance, shear stability, acid neutralization and soot dispersancy for EGR engines. CI-4 PLUS certified diesel oils also meet most of the individual manufacturer issued specifications and are backward compatible with older diesel oil specifications and engines. CI-4 PLUS oils must first meet the original requirements of CI-4, with the additional requirements of passing the 90-Pass Shear Stability Bench Test and the Mack T-11 engine test, a more stringent upgrade of the Mack T-8E soot-viscosity test required for CI-4.

In order to meet 2007 particulate standards, exhaust after-treatment devices such as particulate filters (DPF’s) and continuously regenerative traps (CRT’s) will be incorporated into diesel engines, creating new challenges for diesel oils. AMSOIL Synthetic Diesel Oils are ahead of the curve and ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

AMSOIL Synthetic Diesel Oils surpass the most stringent modern diesel oil specifications, including CI-4 PLUS and EO-N Premium Plus 03. Formulated with top-of-the-line synthetic base stocks and advanced additive packages, AMSOIL Synthetic Diesel Oils effectively control the increased soot and acid levels associated with EGR units, while remaining shear stable at high temperatures, avoiding the damaging sludge and deposit build-up that contribute to decreased fuel efficiency, corrosion and accelerated engine wear. The drain intervals of AMSOIL diesel oils may be extended by oil analysis in EGR-equipped engines.

Emission control technology has increased soot loading of diesel oils, prompting original equipment manufacturers to shorten drain interval recommendations. Even at increased soot levels, AMSOIL Synthetic Diesel Oils continue to offer outstanding wear protection. Soot and iron wear levels were measured over 900 hours of operation in a 2002 EGR-equipped Mack LE613-Rear Loader running AMSOIL 15W-40 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Motor Oil. As seen in the graph, even at increased soot levels, the rate of engine wear remained well below the Mack condemnation limit of 0.5 parts per million per hour (ppm/h).

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