First Tier Four Engine Lubricant Introduced

This announcement came via the folks at the Maritime Executive.  For some of you, this may have been an anxious wait.  I would expect to see a stream of new lubricants catering to tier 4 engines or specifically tailored for use with low sulfur and ultra low sulfur fuels in the next year.  Here’s a bit about the new lubricant from Chevron:

Chevron’s Delo brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants has introduced the newest member of its product family, Delo® 710 LE (Low Emissions) SAE 20W-40 – the first marine lubricant designed with tier-four engine compliance in mind. Chevron Delo 710 LE is a premium diesel engine oil for use in EMD and GE engines. The lubricant is specifically formulated for use with Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD) and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels and new low emission engines.

Chevron Delo 710 LE employs newly developed dispersants, detergents and oxidation inhibitors to provide outstanding oil life and reduced ash content. In fact, the advanced additive technology found in Delo 710 LE cuts ash levels in half – over previous generation Delo 6170 CFO – significantly reducing emissions. These features make Delo 710 LE an excellent lubricant for engines using LSD and ULSD fuels with or without exhaust after-treatment equipment.

Delo 710 LE 20W-40 benefits:

* Designed for low and ultra low sulfur diesel fuels
* Formulated for modern EMD and GE engines used in a wide range of inland marine applications
* Uses an optimized additive formulation with reduced ash and incorporates advanced dispersant technology
* Helps reduce exhaust system and turbo-charger deposits
* Zinc free, Non-chlorinated
* Compatible with earlier generation EMD and GE approved engine oils

* EMD Generation V approved for use in engines operating under EMD factory warranty
* General Electric Generation IV Long Life approved

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For more on engine emission regulations, check out the EPA website.