Q8Oils has introduced Q8 T860 S, a 10W-40 heavy duty diesel oil (HDDO) that has been formulated to meet Scania’s LDF-III specification for trucks using the manufacturer’s diesel engines meeting the latest Euro V and VI emissions requirements.

Q8Oils claims that using its new Scania LDF-III approved engine oil will enable extended engine oil drain intervals to be used in Scania vehicles with Euro V engines (excluding Euro V - DC 16 21) without DPFs and Euro VI engines with. The company also claims that extended drain intervals can be 30% higher (up to 120,000 km) compared to its previous generation Q8 T860.

Although recommended for Scania’s 13 and 16 litre LDF-III engine oil specification Euro VI engines fitted with a DPF, Q8 T860 S can also be used for normally aspirated or turbocharged heavy-duty engines in commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment as the oil also meets ACEA E4 and E7; API CF; MAN 3277; MB 228.5; Renault RXD and RLD-2; and Volvo VDS-3 specifications.

Commenting for Q8Oils, automotive manager Andy Harris explains that the benefits of using Q8 T860 S for the end user don’t stop with increased drain intervals and the reduced maintenance costs associated with them. “From a cold start, our new HDDO provides excellent engine cleanliness and helps to limit engine wear by providing the correct lubrication to protect against bore polishingand cylinder and cam wear. It also helps to avoid the deposition of sludge from combustion soot, prohibits rust and corrosion and possesses good anti-foam characteristics.”

For further information on Q8 T860 S 10W-40 from Q8Oils and its range of heavy duty diesel oils, visit www.Q8Oils.co.uk, email Marketing@Q8Oils.com or call +44 (0)113 235 0555.

Q8Oils has announced a performance upgrade for its Q8 T 910 ultra-high-performance synthetic heavy duty diesel oil (HDDO).

The first generation of this popular low SAPS 5W-30 oil was originally formulated for the lubrication of all Euro IV and Euro V diesel engines fitted with a diesel particulate filter or catalytic treatment system that required ACEA E6. It could also be used in ACEA E7 applications. Now, using Q8Oils’ latest generation additive technology, Q8 T 910 has been reformulated to meet ACEA E9, API CJ-4 and JASO DH-2 specifications. OEM performance levels have also been upgraded and include Mercedes-Benz 228.31, Volvo VDS-4, Renault RLD-3/RGD, Mack EO-O PP, Cummins CES 20081 and Caterpillar ECF-3.

The improved detergency and dispersancy properties of Q8Oils’ latest HDDO also contributes to a clean engine during use, which delivers a fuel economy improvement of 1.36% and optimises engine performance.

Commenting for Q8Oils, direct sales manager Jeremy Dineen says: “The formulation upgrade for Q8 T 910 makes this engine oil a very attractive proposition for customers wanting to rationalise their HDDO range as the upgraded Q8 T 910 can combine Q8 T 760 and Q8 T 904 / T 905 performance in one multi-fleet engine oil.”

He goes on to say that this second generation HDDO uses the latest DI additive and Viscosity Index (VI) improver technology, which have both contributed significantly to Q8 T 910’s performance upgrade. This new VI improver technology has excellent viscosity retention and ensures excellent cold starting when using bio-diesel.

For further information on Q8 T 910 from Q8Oils and its range of heavy duty diesel oils, visit www.Q8Oils.co.uk, email Marketing@Q8Oils.com or call +44 (0)113 235 0555.