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, which was known as Proposed Category 11 (PC-11), drew so much attention throughout 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.
“We’ve worked tirelessly to provide clarity and dispel potential confusion regarding the new specifications, and our commitment to planning, research and testing has seen us make a smooth transition both for our customers and distribution partners.”
Dan Arcy, Shell’s global OEM technical manager, says it took more than five-and-a-half years to develop the PC-11 category and prepare for its release. The company has about 50 million miles of testing completed on the oils.
