Sustainability is at the core of Q8Oils’ business. In a series of articles, we will look at the actions we are taking to embed sustainability in everything that we do and contribute to a more sustainable future.
With a global presence and a significant share in the world passenger vehicle market, it is not surprising that the Volkswagen group is considered one of the most important OEMs when it comes to engine lubricant approvals.
The words Mercedes Benz are synonymous with quality. It is therefore no surprise that the MB approvals, managed by Daimler, require high performing, high quality engine lubricants.
In 2004, BMW introduced a new specification for engine oils called BMW Longlife-04. This was in response to hardware changes to its vehicles that the company had introduced to address ever tightening global emissions legislation and in particular to meet the Euro 4 emissions standard. However, since 2004 the specification has gradually changed, and today is considerably more demanding.
Many issues associated with incorrect or poor lubricant choice do not, thankfully, lead to catastrophic engine failure. Over time, inferior lubricants can result in a lack of efficiency, poor fuel economy or component failure. But there is one fairly recent phenomenon that could be taking place in your engine which can cause catastrophic engine failure when you are least expecting it. The phenomenon is associated with modern turbocharged gasoline direct injection engines and is termed low speed pre-ignition, or LSPI.
Diesel particulate filters (DPFs) have been fitted to both heavy and light duty vehicles for a number of years. Emissions legislation around the world are becoming more stringent and are focused on gaseous emissions such as nitrogen oxides as well as particulates formed during the combustion process, and it is becoming increasingly important to reduce these harmful by-products through a variety of onboard devices.
Take a look underneath a modern gasoline-powered car and you will see an array of devices attached to the exhaust system that have only appeared in recent years. These are often collectively termed ‘exhaust after treatment devices’ or ATDs. Vehicle manufacturers have been forced to add these expensive devices in order to meet the ever-tightening emissions legislations that are increasingly in place around the world.
Because the expectations of hydraulic systems in terms of performance and efficiency are constantly increasing, the requirements of hydraulic fluids are becoming more demanding.
Our Q8 Moto SBK Racing 10W-50 has shown impressive results in a 1982 Suzuki Katana with 198,000 kilometres on the clock. Read all about it in this article and watch the video.
Q8Oils is pleased to have made an important contribution to a new guide on good practice for the safe handling of metalworking fluids in the workplace.
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