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June/July 2017 Truck and Track 61
OILS & LUBRICANTS
Total Lubricants has launched a new diesel fuel additive for
commercial vehicles which tests have shown can reduce fuel
consumption by up to 5%. Total Excellium concentrate diesel
brings a suite of crucial performance improvements designed
specifically to benefit road haulage businesses.
Whenadded to regular diesel fuelwithin the vehicle, Total Excellium
concentrate diesel cleans the engine by preventing injector fouling
and therefore extends engine life by reducing friction, which also
results in reduced maintenance costs. These combined actions
provide significant benefits, especially to those who drive a high
mileage on diesel vehicles.
In fact, in field tests which validated performances through more
than 12,000,000 km, injector fouling was prevented up to 93% of
the time when using Excellium diesel. Furthermore the additive
was able to clean up to 45% of existing fouling in vehicles.
When compared to non-specifically additised fuel, further tests
show that a Euro V heavy-duty vehicle using Excellium for 17,000
km led to a reduction in fuel consumption by up to 5%, the net
result being an important cost saving. It goes to work fromfirst use,
cleaning the engine and increasing efficiency.
Users can also benefit from a reduction in CO2 emissions by up to
4.2%across 10,500miles, seeing environmental impacts diminish.
Carbon monoxide emissions are reduced by 32%, unburnt
hydrocarbons by 55%, nitrogen oxides by 21% and particulates by
16%.
Engines are kept clean over time with Excellium concentrate
diesel. Water contamination of diesel is a significant issue, and so
Excellium enables rapid separation of the fuel from water, in order
to eliminate it entirely, protecting diesel filters from premature
clogging.
This latest product, part of the Total EcoSolutions line, is described
as the ideal partner for use with Total Rubia heavy-duty engine oil.
Revealed at the CV Show, Excelliumhas been independently tested,
including certification by UTAC-CERAM
validating its fuel economy and environmental credentials.
Long-termengineperformanceiscrucialforanytransportoperation.
The new Excellium concentrate diesel is stated as providing just
that and is available from Total in bulk, IBC, 185-litre and 5-litre.
Accordingly, to obtainmore information about Total and Excellium,
call 01977 636 304, email r visit
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■■Total has announced that its Rubia TIR 9900 FE 5W-30 engine
oil has now received Scania LDF-4 approval. Its low SAPS (low
sulphated ash, phosphorus and sulphur) composition has been
intelligently designed and adapted for the latest generation of
engines fitted with post-treatment systems, such as EGR, SCR and
DPF (diesel particulate filters).
The benefit of fuel economy and low SAPS – when used in
conjunction with fuel economy transmission lubricants – is stated
to be a fuel saving of 1 litre every 100km or 3% for consumers.
Additional advantages include reduced maintenance costs, a
cleaner engine, extended oil drain intervals, excellent piston
cleanliness performance and an increased lifespan for those post-
treatment systems.
New Total additive to save fuel & improve engine performance