Everything on a truck undergoes an evolution, including the things that go into an engine. Engine oil, for example.
In 2017 we saw the instruction of two new engine oil categories, CK-4 and FA-4, thanks to emissions regulations that took effect at that time. In 2027, we get another dose of emissions regulations and work is already well underway for new formulations, according to Shawn Whitacre, senior staff engineer at Chevron Lubricants.
Contents of this video
00:00 10-44 intro
00:30 New engine oil formulations
01:24 PC-12
02:46 Thinner oils
05:51 engine oil standards
07:26 Regulations and engine oil advancements
08:25 20 weight viscosity grade
11:05 PC-12 development cycle
