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needs. Whether it be one of our high per- forming SAE 15W-40 products for use in off-highway equipment, or older on-road trucks, or a new low viscosity SAE 10W-30 that delivers maximized fuel economy – we've got it covered! Q: How does the introduction of ISOSYN Advanced Technology con- tinue Chevron's pioneering reputation? When it comes to delivering on the stringent requirements of today's engine oil standards, there isn't a silver bullet. It truly requires the integration of many components that work hand-in-hand to provide the wear protection, deposit control, and resilience to ever hotter operating environments that these new specs demand. ISOSYN Advanced Technology represents our approach to inte- grating premium Chevron base oils, advanced additive technology, and of course leveraging over 80 years of formulation expertise to bring the technology to life. Q: Describe how Chevron's new Delo 400 with ISOSYN advanced technology works in synergy with the changing engine conditions to maximize protec- tion, optimize performance and extend oil life? The engine oil has a really tough job. It has to be fl uid even at very low temperatures when an engine has been sitting overnight, but also be prepared to stand up to the high heat environment once the equipment gets running – without breaking down, forming deposits, or becoming corrosive. To do this we balance a combination of base oils and new higher performing additive technology that maximizes these performance advan- tages – keeping both the engine and the engine oil running longer! Q: How does the new Delo 400 product line continue to provide innovations in technology? Our New Delo 400 product line provides: • Up to 35 percent improved oil oxidation* • Up to 68 percent improved wear protection* • Up to 46 percent improved piston deposit control* *As compared to previous generation API CJ-4 standards. We've delivered these improvements, while also introducing our fi rst ever lower phosphorus product line that uses ashless anti-wear technology in combination with other traditional performance additives. Q: What do you see on the horizon for oil innovations? I really believe that there is so much more that we can do to enhance customer value. We're doing this by developing even lower viscosity oils that further improve fuel econ- omy, reducing maintenance costs by intro- ducing products that extend oil drain intervals, as well as products that keep emis- sion control systems running longer without costly maintenance. The future is bright! About the Author Shawn Whitacre is the lead formulator responsible for development of Chevron's API CK-4 and FA-4 product line. He is the chairman of the ASTM Heavy- Duty Engine Oil Classifi cation Panel, which is tasked with the fi nal development of the Proposed Category 11 (PC-11) require- ments that took effect in late 2016. ■