ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chevron Products Company, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., maker of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, is proud to announce its heavy-duty engine oil (HDEO) product, Delo 600 ADF with OMNIMAXTM, was recognized as a Top 5 finalist for the 2020 recipient of the Jim Winsor Memorial Technical Achievement Award at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Atlanta, an honor given to products and technologies that offer significant benefits to the trucking industry.
“Delo 600 ADF has been in rigorous development for over a decade, and it is an honor to see our hard work recognized for the contributions Delo 600 ADF offers to both on and off-highway diesel engines,” said James Booth, NA Commercial Sector Manager at Chevron. “Delo 600 ADF significantly reduces the rate of DPF clogging, extending DPF service life by up to 2.5 times, and bringing a 3% fuel economy retention advantage over the life of the equipment, delivering significant savings to customers and we’re thrilled with the recognition Delo 600 ADF is receiving from the industry today.”
The award is named in honor of the late Jim Winsor, a journalist with a legacy of more than 50 years of service to the trucking industry. Each year, a panel of editors representing the industry’s major publications nominate and rank components or systems that emerged during the previous year and choose five award finalists and one overall winner. To be eligible, a product or technology must show technical innovation, have a wide applicability and availability in trucking, and offer significant user benefits. Delo 600 ADF was chosen as a finalist from 30 new products nominated by the committee for:
- Developing a unique low sulfated ash formulation that reduces DPF clogging
- Extending DPF service intervals
- Reducing frequency of active regeneration events, lowering fuel consumption
- Enabling improvements in diesel particulate filter design
Chevron Delo 600 ADF with OMNIMAXTM delivers maximum system protection to both the engine and the emissions system. Current heavy-duty engine oils are formulated up to the API CK-4 limit of 1% sulfated ash, while Chevron’s Delo 600 ADF is formulated with only 0.4% sulfated ash, which helps drastically reduce the rate of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) clogging to deliver extended DPF service life and a new industry standard in improved fuel economy retention. All of this ultimately contributes to reduced vehicle operating cost for end users.
Current DPF Clogging Issues
The DPF collects up to 98% of particulate matter emissions in the form of ash & soot. A regeneration cycle combusts the majority of the soot from the DPF. The ash is incombustible material derived from metallic lubricant additives, meaning over time the DPF clogs up and equipment and fleet owners are forced to take units out of service to restore the DPF function, incurring maintenance costs, and lost productivity. If too much soot & ash builds up, the large amount of heat produced upon regeneration can result in DPF damage, with replacements costing up to $7,000. DPF clogging increases engine back pressure, and more frequent regeneration cycles, resulting in a higher fuel consumption.
Introducing an Industry Redefining Engine Oil
Delo 600 ADF meets or exceeds API CK-4 & OEM specifications, and has demonstrated excellent oxidation stability in industry, OEM and field tests, providing the opportunity to extend engine oil drain intervals. Sharing the durability legacy of Delo 400 products, Delo 600 ADF also delivers excellent valve-train wear protection and piston deposit control.
The full Delo 600 ADF line includes:
- Delo 600 ADF 15W-40
- Delo 600 ADF 10W-30
About Chevron Products Company
Chevron Products Company is a division of an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) headquartered in San Ramon, CA. A full line of lubrication and coolant products are marketed through this organization. Select brands include Havoline®, Delo® and Havoline Xpress Lube®. Chevron Intellectual Property LLC owns patented technology in advanced lubricants products, new generation base oil technology and coolants.
For more information go to: www.ChevronLubricants.com
