Following extensive testing, Fuchs Lubricants (UK) has added Titan Cargo MAXX SAE 5W-30 to its comprehensive automotive range, the first product to secure Scania LDF-4 approval. LDF stands for Long Drain Field test standard.
Scania Euro 6 vehicles are filled with LDF-4 at the factory. LDF-4 is approved for D13 and D9 from Euro 1 to Euro 6 as well gas engines, but restricted for V8s.
Scania LDF-4 uses the latest available high-performance engine oil technologies focusing on optimising performance on latest technology engines. LDF-4 has the same change interval and the same oil consumption as LDF-3 10W-40 but it reduces fuel consumption by an additional 0.5%.
It roughly doubles the change interval on the diesel particulate filter (DPF), a device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine.
Titan Cargo MAXX SAE 5W-30 uses XTL-Technology® which delivers exceptional viscosity levels, fuel-saving potential of more than 4%, optimum wear protection and maximum protection of the exhaust gas after-treatment systems, the company said.
It also meets the requirements of modern Euro 6 engines and their exhaust gas after-treatment services.
"The requirements of Euro 6 engines mean that, over the last few years, OEMs have been looking for new specifications. We are delighted to have met the requirements of Scania and to have produced a product which has a maximum oil drain interval of 120,000 km," said Rosemary Mellor, automotive product manager for Fuchs Lubricants (UK).
The Titan Cargo MAXX SAE 5W-30 is available in 5 litres, 20 litres, 205 litres, 1,000 litres or in bulk.