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Shell shares its perspective on the development of PC-11 oils for Tier 4 Final engines and how the new oils may influence the performance and/or maitnenace intervals for construction equipment

Mar 5, 2014

Shell shares its perspective on the development of PC-11 oils for Tier 4 Final engines and how the new oils may influence the performance and/or maitnenace intervals for construction equipment

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The subcategory CK-4 builds on the previous API CJ-4 category. The CK-4 oils will offer improved oxidation stability, aeration control and resistance to viscosity loss by shear. The API FA-4 subcategory will adopt the same performance requirements as the CK-4 oils but will be at a lower viscosity level compared to today’s oils.
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