Title: Fuel Economy Benefits of Synthetic Lubricants in Heavy-Duty Trucks
Abstract: Fuel economy improvements ranging up to 6% are documented from the use of synthetic engine and gear lubricants in heavy-duty diesel trucks. Tests included a laboratory engine test, vehicle chassis rolls tests and ATA (American Trucking Association) Type 1 two-truck over-the-road tests. These fuel savings have been confirmed in closely monitored fleet tests in both long-haul and delivery service for up to two years of testing and approximately four million miles (6.4 million km) of operation. Heavy-duty 290-365 hp diesel engines produced by the four most popular US builders were included in the fleet tests. The economics of energy savings by using synthetic lubricants are discussed.
Publication Year: 1980
Publication Date: 1980-10-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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