What is PC-12?

[Grumpy8811]

"The development of a new diesel engine oil category, currently called PC-12, is necessary due to advancements in engine technology and stricter emissions regulations that begin in 2027. As diesel engine technology evolves, they require oils that offer increased oxidation performance and wear reduction, can handle higher temperatures, and improve fuel economy."

https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/inf...me=L3NvcHVzL3JvdGVsbGEvbmV3c2xldHRlci9lbl91cw

 

[Darkbloodmon]

Seems like the next theater for "My oil brand is the best oil brand" has been decided.

The standout phrase in the article to me at least was "lower viscosity = increased fuel economy". How much lower can they get? People would call me a heathen living in the South for using 5w40 year round instead of 10w30 or 15w40.

Anyone willing to try the backwards compatibility when it hits the shelves?

 

[06 Dodge]

If we still had solid lifters would not be to scared of running 5w30 HDD synthetic oil being I ran it in my 06 5.9 for over 10K. Using 10w30 now for just over 1K and am ready to go back to 5w40 as I know it will work from subzero temps to 105 degree heat or is did in my 06

 

[Darkbloodmon]

If we still had solid lifters would not be to scared of running 5w30 HDD synthetic oil being I ran it in my 06 5.9 for over 10K. Using 10w30 now for just over 1K and am ready to go back to 5w40 as I know it will work from subzero temps to 105 degree heat or is did in my 06

I'd run 0w-40 without concern, but like the peoplete components when the engine is off and it increases the wear on cold starts. Marginally how much thinner do oils need to get for x percentage more of overall fuel economy from a lower viscosity oil?

At some point are they going to require liquid teflon as an additive?