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30 commercial carrier journal | november 2016 ExxonMobil unveils new diesel engine oils E xxonMobil launched its lineup of enhanced Mobil Delvac die- sel engine oils formulated to meet or exceed the latest American Petroleum Institute CK-4 and FA-4 cat- egory requirements. ExxonMobil said that after more than 30 million miles of on-road testing conducted with ma- jor OEMs, engine builders and fleets, it has verified that its new CK-4 and FA-4 formulations deliver significant performance improvements over today's com- parable CJ-4 oils. Michael Smith, ExxonMobil's commercial ve- hicle lubricants global brand manager, said the new formulas offer an 80 percent improvement in high-temperature viscosity control, which helps enhance equipment protection in extreme operating conditions; a 50 percent im- provement in oxidation resistance, which helps reduce sludge formation and support engine performance even in extreme high- and low- temperatures; and a 20 percent improvement in wear protection, which helps to enhance engine durability and protect critical engine components from harmful corrosion and scuffing. ExxonMobil's CK-4 line includes synthetic Mobil Delvac 1 ESP 5W-40, Mobil Delvac Ex- treme – a premium synthetic blend – and Mobil Delvac 1300 Super. Mobil Delvac CK-4 oils, available in a range of viscosity grades, are formulated for improved oxidation resistance, shear stability and aeration control compared to today's CJ-4 oils. ExxonMobil's FA-4 products include Mo- bil Delvac Extreme FE, a premium synthetic blend, and Mobil Delvac Super FE. – Jason Cannon ExxonMobil's new FA-4 products for 2017 and newer model-year engines include Mobil Delvac Extreme FE, a premium synthetic blend. Petro-Canada readies launch of CK-4, FA-4 oils P etro-Canada Lubricants revealed the company's API CK-4 and FA-4 diesel engine oil product line. Duron's next-generation lineup will be available Dec. 1, and Petro-Canada said the products represent its most durable high-performance line of heavy-duty diesel engine oils to-date. Howard McIntyre, vice president of lubricants for Suncor, said the product line has been built using the company's world-class technology and "with an approach that doesn't compromise durability, strength and efficiency." Formulated to exceed the latest American Petroleum Institute CK-4 and FA-4 category requirements, the product line will be available in four performance tiers: Duron HP (High Performance), Duron SHP (Super High Performance), Duron UHP (Ultra High Performance) and Duron Advanced (FA-4). CK-4 oils are a direct replacement for current CJ-4 oils and are backward- compatible with today's diesel engines. FA-4 oils are recommended mostly for use in model-year 2017 and newer model engines. – Jason Cannon Isuzu releases details of 2018 Class 6 FTR I suzu Commercial Truck of America last month released specifications for its soon-to-launch Class 6 FTR model-year 2018 truck. Featuring a 25,950-pound GVWR, the dock-height FTR will be available in eight wheelbase lengths ranging from 152 to 248 inches and will accommodate bodies from 14 to 30 feet long. e truck's turbocharged Isuzu 5.2-liter 4HK1-TC engine features 215 horsepower and 520 lb.-. of torque mated to an Allison six-speed automat- ic transmission with power take-off capability. Dana axles will have capacities of 12,000 pounds for the front suspension and 19,000 pounds for the rear, and Bridgestone or Continental 11R22.5 tires will be fitted to 22.5-by-8.25-inch steel wheels. e FTR is slated to go into production mid-next year at a new facility in Charlotte, Mich. – Jason Cannon Petro-Canada said Duron's API CK-4 and FA-4 diesel en- gine oil product line represents its most durable heavy-duty products to-date. Isuzu's Class 6 FTR model-year 2018 truck is slated to go into production mid-next year at a new facility in Charlotte, Mich.