Using the incorrect oil could damage the ‘EURO VI’ engine in your buses and trucks

Champion lubricants, engine oil, motor oil, heavy duty, buses

The emission of harmful exhaust gases is limited by European emission standards (EURO) in an attempt to reverse the effects of climate change. Although your trucks‘ and buses’ engines may adhere to the current EURO VI standard, this might not be the case with your engine oil. Find out the reason why it’s a big risk. 

To keep abreast with the revised Euro norms, vehicle manufacturers are perpetually reviewing their engine designs. For example:

  • Replacing indirect injection with direct injection leads to more efficient deposit protection and soot handling.
  • Introducing turbo charging means greater protection against thermal degradation. 
  • Manufacturers have also devised after treatment systems to restrict the emission of damaging particles.


The consequences for lubricants

It’s no surprise that these developments also call for advanced and progressive lubricants.

Up-to-date lubricants for Euro VI approved engines must be ‘Low SAPS’ or ‘Mid SAPS’. This entails that they consist of a limited amount of Sulphated Ash, Phosphor and Sulphur. This is a major element in an engine oil’s sustainable character.


The dangers of using a Full SAPS oil

Many engine oils are ‘Full SAPS’. Using such oils means that the potentially destructive SAPS particles block the filter of your after-treatment system. 

Your engines are guaranteed to remain in top shape only with the introduction of a Mid or Low SAPS engine oil, developed principally to meet the Euro VI standard.


Champion lubricants for heavy-duty vehicles that comply with EURO VI

Champion provides an entire range of ground-breaking new lubricants that adhere to the EURO VI standard for heavy-duty engines.

All of these lubricants consist of carefully selected highly refined base oils. When compared to other motor oils, they provide longer oil life and lead to less pollution. 

The low viscosity and high fluidity of these latest lubricants offers three advantages: 

  • Fuel efficiency;
  • Low CO2 emissions;
  • Major safeguard against soot, wear, and oil oxidation. 


Listed below are the oils that comply with the Euro VI specification.

Note: they normally comply with other specifications as well.


Champion OEM SPECIFIC 10W30 MS

Description: A semi-synthetic “Low SAPS” oil. The additive package is designed to comply with EURO V and VI and U.S. EPA 07 emission standards and includes the latest friction modifier for maximised fuel economy. It provides heightened protection against wear and reduces pollution. 

Application: This oil is ideal for all four-stroke diesel engines of trucks, whether fitted with catalysts or not (e.g. SCR) or particulate filter. It complies with most American and European manufacturers’ requirements and can be used with older engines (Euro III and IV). 

Approvals for EURO VI:

  • MACK: Approval EO-O Premium Plus
  • Renault: Approval RLD-3
  • Volvo: Approval VDS-4


Champion OEM SPECIFIC 5W30 UHPD

Description: A full synthetic lubricant excellent for bigger vehicles. It’s compatible with all after-treatment systems and devices (EGR, SCR, DPF, etc.) combined with low sulfur diesel (max 50 ppm). 

Application:  This product is recommended for most EURO VI-engines and also for EURO V ones.

Approvals for EURO VI:

  • Deutz: APPROVAL DQC IV-10 LA
  • MACK: APPROVAL EO-O Premium Plus
  • MAN: APPROVAL M3677
  • MB: Approval 228.51
  • RENAULT: Approval RLD-3
  • VOLVO: Approval VDS-4


Champion OEM SPECIFIC 10W40 ULTRA MS

Description: A full synthetic lubricant ideal for larger vehicles. Compatible with all after-treatment systems and devices (EGR, SCR, DPF, etc.) combined with low sulfur diesel (max 50 ppm).

Application: Recommended explicitly for large truck engines to satisfy the EURO V-standard and can be used for most Euro VI engines. Also able to be used in older diesel engines (Euro II, III, IV). Some gas-powered engines can also use it (CNG).

Approvals for Euro VI:

  • MB: Approval 228.51


Champion  OEM SPECIFIC 10W40 UHPD 

Description: A full synthetic lubricant that’s great for big trucks and other commercial vehicles. Compatible with all after-treatment systems and devices (EGR, SCR, DPF, etc.) combined with low sulfur diesel (max 50 ppm).

Application: Its adaptable specification levels mean it is ideal for an entire range of commercial vehicles. Especially recommended for large truck engines to comply the EURO V-standard and suited to most Euro VI engines. Older diesel engines can also use this oil (Euro II, III, IV). Can be used for some gas-powered engines (CNG). 

Approvals for EURO VI:

  • MB Approval 228.51
  • VOLVO: Approval VDS-4
  • DEUTZ DQC IV-10-LA
  • MACK EO-O PREMIUM PLUS 
  • RENAULT RLD-3
  • VOLVO VDS-4
  • MB 228.51 


Summary:

  • To keep abreast with the revised Euro norms, vehicle manufacturers are perpetually reviewing their engine designs.
  • Latest lubricants for Euro VI approved engines must be ‘Low SAPS’ or ‘Mid SAPS’.
  • Champion provides an entire range of ground-breaking new lubricants complying with the EURO VI standard for heavy-duty engines.