The following comes from the June 2017 issue of Truck Parts & Service. To read a digital version of the magazine, please click the image below.
Whenever new heavy-duty engine oils are launched to the public, it is the result of years of study, testing and development.
Global researchers spend years working with scientists and engineers developing fuels that will meet all government and industry standards as it relates to fuel economy and emissions regulations.
That’s why December’s roll out of CK-4 and FA-4, known as Proposed Category 11 (PC-11) while in development, drew so much attention through-out the industry.
But, six months later, the move to the new oils couldn’t have gone much smoother, officials from major oil companies say.
“Our focus over the past 18 months has been on ensuring a seamless transition from API CJ-4 to CK-4/FA-4, with minimal disruption for our customers,” says Tony Weatherill, global marketing director, automotive and transportation, Petro-Canada Lubricants, Inc.
