The expansion of Q8Oils’ recently launched engine oil lubricants for stationary gas engines is continuing with the introduction of Q8 Mahler G5 and Q8 Mahler GR5. 

 

The formulation technology of the Q8 Mahler range has been successfully proven across a variety of engines for over 20 years and globally, there are an estimated 3,750 engines filled with Q8 Mahler and running for 15 million hours, every year.

 

Commenting for Q8Oils, energy specialist Tony O’Keeffe says: “Customers can be assured that Q8 Mahler G will help reduce operating costs by reducing oil consumption and extending drain intervals.”

 

For one MWM engine customer, switching to Q8 Mahler G5 reduced its maintenance costs by 8.7%. For another customer operating two GE Jenbacher engines, drain intervals were extended by 54% following a switch to Q8 Mahler G10 from a competitor’s oil.

 

Q8 Mahler G5 is a medium ash oil for natural gas applications operating under mild to severe conditions. Developed with a low deposit tendency and high resistance against pre-ignition or knocking, this latest oil is ideal for high-pressure engines operating at 22bar or above and is also suitable for those with a lower BMEP. To reduce lubricant inventory, it can also be used to lubricate reciprocating compressors where natural gas is compressed but does not exceed pressures of 10,000kPa. 

 

Benefits include long service life thanks to its high resistance to oxidation and nitration; protection against valve seat recession; excellent acid neutralising capacities; and protection against rust and corrosion. 

 

These benefits are proven in extensive field trial tests, with GE officially approving the lubricant for use on its GE Jenbacher 2, 3, 4 (type B) and 6 (type C & E) series gas engines, operating on numerous fuel classes or catalysts. It has also recently been approved for GE Jenbacher type 6 series high pressure engines with steel pistons (from version – F) in fuel Class A; and has been approved by Caterpillar Energy Solutions for its CG132, CG170 and CG260 engines operating on all gas types; and Deutz AG for its 913, 914 and 2015 series engines.

 

Q8 Mahler G5 also exceeds the requirements of numerous equipment manufacturers and is recommended for use in GE Waukesha, Guascor Power, MAN Truck & Bus, MTU Onsite Energy, Wärtsilä, Perkins, Liebherr, 2G and Cummins engines. 

 

Also introduced is Q8 Mahler GR5, a high-performance stationary gas engine oil developed for operation under mild to severe conditions and blended using a premium, hydrocracked (synthetic) base oil. 

 

Approved by Rolls-Royce Bergen for use on its B Series engines, Q8 Mahler GR5 satisfies the demands for lower emissions and higher efficiencies in today’s gas engines, where this more oxidation-stable engine oil is capable of controlling liner cleanliness and oil consumption for increased liner and piston ring temperatures. In addition, it exceeds the requirements of a number of OEMs and is recommended for use by GE Waukesha, GE Jenbacher, Caterpillar Energy Solutions, Deutz, Guascor Power, MAN Truck & Bus, MTU Onsite Energy, Perkins, Liebherr, 2G and Cummins. 

 

Benefits include low deposit tendency; acid neutralising capacities; and an extended service life thanks to its high oxidation resistance and synthetic-based formulation. Q8 Mahler GR5 also offers enhanced lubricity and solubility properties to provide improved engine wear protection, resistance to sludge formation and upgraded detergency properties to provide cleaner engine components. It also delivers excellent resistance against pre-ignition and nitration; as well protection against rust, corrosion and valve seat recession.

 

High quality customer support for the Q8 Mahler range includes technical backup and delivery ex-works from Q8Oils in Leeds to customer sites throughout the UK. A used oil analysis service (Q8 QUOTA) also enables customers to regularly analyse oil condition to help prevent engine damage.

 

Finally, Q8Oils is so confident in the performance of its range of gas engine oils that it is challenging owners and operators to provide access to an engine operating under the most severe conditions; and it will prove the benefits of lubricating the engine with its Q8 range. 

 

Further information on Q8 Mahler G5 and Q8 Mahler GR5 can be found at www.Q8Oils.co.uk, by emailing marketing@Q8Oils.co.uk or calling +44 (0)113 235 0555.