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Shell concept lubricant achieves 6.5% fuel
economy benefit
economy benefit
A collaboration between research teams at Shell and Gordon Murray Design (GMD)
achieving a 6.5 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency - a step change compared to
the improvements of around 2.5 per cent achieved in typical fuel economy lubricant
development programmes.
Using GMD's new T.25 city car - a breakthrough in city vehicle design - as the test
bed, Shell engineers have been able to work beyond current industry specifications
to formulate an ultra low viscosity 0W-10 motor oil, effectively tearing up the rule
book in the search for even greater efficiency.
Selda Gunsel, Vice President Lubricants and B2B Products Technology at Shell
Lubricants, says “Blending low viscosity oil to improve fuel efficiency is actually
relatively simple; the challenge comes when you look to balance it with engine
protection and acceptable oil drain intervals. There are products on the market that
have made great strides in achieving this balance, such as Shell Helix Ultra but they
have to work within the parameters of current industry specifications. We believe
that now is the time to start looking at lubricant technology that goes beyond
current specifications to enhance the efficiency of the cars of tomorrow”.
achieving a 6.5 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency - a step change compared to
the improvements of around 2.5 per cent achieved in typical fuel economy lubricant
development programmes.
Using GMD's new T.25 city car - a breakthrough in city vehicle design - as the test
bed, Shell engineers have been able to work beyond current industry specifications
to formulate an ultra low viscosity 0W-10 motor oil, effectively tearing up the rule
book in the search for even greater efficiency.
Selda Gunsel, Vice President Lubricants and B2B Products Technology at Shell
Lubricants, says “Blending low viscosity oil to improve fuel efficiency is actually
relatively simple; the challenge comes when you look to balance it with engine
protection and acceptable oil drain intervals. There are products on the market that
have made great strides in achieving this balance, such as Shell Helix Ultra but they
have to work within the parameters of current industry specifications. We believe
that now is the time to start looking at lubricant technology that goes beyond
current specifications to enhance the efficiency of the cars of tomorrow”.
| in a letter dated January 7, 2011, Shell announced that prices for 2011. The letter went on to say that in certain instances prices for specific products may change in amounts that fall outside of this general increase. Shell stated that this adjustment is due in part to increasing cost of raw materials used in the production and delivery ofits products. To date, other US oil companies that have also announced recent price increases for finished lubes are as follows: CITGO announced it will implement a price increase of 5-8% on list and customer specific prices effective with shipments occurring on or after February 3, 2011. ExxonMobil announced that its branded and unbranded lubricants and greases will increase in price up to 8%, effective February 1, 2011 American Refining Group (ARG) announced that effective January 17, 2011, it will increase the prices of its motor oils, ATF, gear oils, greases and industrial lubricants by $0.30 to $0.40 a gallon. Tier One Lubricants advised its customers it will increase the prices of its Gulf lubricants brand products by 6 to 10% effective January 24, 2011. |
ConocoPhillips Lubricants announced it will raise prices, effective Tuesday, February 1, 2011, for finished lubricant products 5 - 8%. Chevron announced a general price increase to be effective January 24, 2011. Chevron will increase the prices of all lubricating oils, gear lubes and greases by 5%. In certain instances, specific products may increase in amounts that are outside of this general increase. Amalie announced that all its products will increase 40 cents per gallon (all greases will increase 5 cents per pound) effective January 3, 2011. Advanced Lubrication Specialties announced a price increase of approximately $0.40 a gallon on lubricants and $0.05 a pound for grease. The increase is effective January 3, 2011. Chemlube announced it will increase the price of its lubricants by $0.40 a gallon, effective after December 27, 2010. Smitty's Supply announced a price increase on its Super S, Sureguard, TriStar, Custom Plus and all other private label brands. Smitty's bulk and packaged lubricants will increase 40 cents per gallon effective January 3, 2011. Cam2 announced that all its bulk lubricants will increase 40 cents per gallon effective December 24, 2010, all packaged lubricants will increase 40 cents per gallon effective January 1, 2011, and all greases will increase 5 cents per pound effective January 1, 2011. Safety-Kleen announced that all its finished lubricant products will increase 6% - 13% effective on all shipments made on or after January 16, 2011. TruSouth advised its customers of a $0.30 a gallon increase on bulk, and a $0.35 a gallon increase on packaged products, effective January 10, 2011. US Lubricants Chalet announced that all its products will increase 40 cents per gallon (all greases will increase 5 cents per pound) effective January 3, 2011. Warren Oil announced it will increase the price of most of its conventional, synthetic blend and full synthetic lubricants, in bulk by $0.30 a gallon, effective December 18, 2010 and in packages by $0.40 a gallon effective January 10, 2010. Cross Oil Refining & Marketing announced it will increase its prices by 10 to 15% on all lubricating oils, gear oils, and greases, bulk lubricants effective December 17, 2010 and packaged lubricants effective January 7, 2011. |
| Shell Announces Increase in Lube Prices |
Doubling oil-drain interval saves a
reported $60,000 a year
Omni Plastics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd operates more
than 100 injection-moulding machines. When
frequent filter blockages and damaged vane
pumps were causing unplanned downtime, we
recommended changing to Shell Tellus S2 M 46
hydraulic oil. The company also took
advantage of the Shell LubeAnalyst oil and
equipment condition monitoring service, and
the Shell LubeCoach training programme.
By changing its oil, Omni Plastics has doubled
the oil-drain interval of its moulding machines
and no longer experiences blocked filters or
vane-pump damage. The company reports
annual cost savings totalling $60,000, through;
Reduced lubricant consumption
Lower labour and maintenance costs
Improved production efficiency.
reported $60,000 a year
Omni Plastics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd operates more
than 100 injection-moulding machines. When
frequent filter blockages and damaged vane
pumps were causing unplanned downtime, we
recommended changing to Shell Tellus S2 M 46
hydraulic oil. The company also took
advantage of the Shell LubeAnalyst oil and
equipment condition monitoring service, and
the Shell LubeCoach training programme.
By changing its oil, Omni Plastics has doubled
the oil-drain interval of its moulding machines
and no longer experiences blocked filters or
vane-pump damage. The company reports
annual cost savings totalling $60,000, through;
Reduced lubricant consumption
Lower labour and maintenance costs
Improved production efficiency.
| Injection moulding and assembly of test tubes |
In Shell developing leading lubricants technologies is not enough. they need to know thattheir innovative
oils and greases provide real-world value. That is why they work with their customers to demonstrate the
benefits of Shell lubricants and services in the customers operations. Find out how Shell lubricants and
services are adding value in your sector.
oils and greases provide real-world value. That is why they work with their customers to demonstrate the
benefits of Shell lubricants and services in the customers operations. Find out how Shell lubricants and
services are adding value in your sector.
Synthetic oil helps cut maintenance costs by
98%
A leading global supplier of high-strength tool
steel was experiencing frequent gearbox
breakdowns in two milling machines. The gear
wheels were wearing out completely, and the
machines required repairing every six months.
Our experts monitored the company’s
operation and, using the Shell LubeAdvisor
service, recommended changing to Shell
Omala S4 GX 150 high-performance synthetic
gear oil.
The company indicated that using Shell Omala
S4 GX 150 reduced the time and money spent
on maintenance and repair by 98%, increased
productivity and extended oil-drain intervals
for the milling machine gearboxes. It reported
total annual cost savings through this
improved performance of over $51,000.
98%
A leading global supplier of high-strength tool
steel was experiencing frequent gearbox
breakdowns in two milling machines. The gear
wheels were wearing out completely, and the
machines required repairing every six months.
Our experts monitored the company’s
operation and, using the Shell LubeAdvisor
service, recommended changing to Shell
Omala S4 GX 150 high-performance synthetic
gear oil.
The company indicated that using Shell Omala
S4 GX 150 reduced the time and money spent
on maintenance and repair by 98%, increased
productivity and extended oil-drain intervals
for the milling machine gearboxes. It reported
total annual cost savings through this
improved performance of over $51,000.
Synthetic oil extends oil-drain interval from 30,000
to 70,000 KM
Leading national coach company Özkaymak transports
over 3,000 people each day. The company wanted to
extend the oil-drain intervals and decrease the
maintenance costs of its modern Mercedes-Benz
coaches.
Our technical experts worked with Özkaymak to
understand its challenges and recommended using the
high-performance Shell Rimula R6 M fully synthetic oil.
We also monitored the engines for metal wear and oil
contamination using the Shell LubeAnalyst service.
The company reported annual savings of over $40,700
through;
Extending its oil-drain interval from 30,000 to 70,000
km
Increasing vehicle availability
Decreasing oil consumption and maintenance costs.
to 70,000 KM
Leading national coach company Özkaymak transports
over 3,000 people each day. The company wanted to
extend the oil-drain intervals and decrease the
maintenance costs of its modern Mercedes-Benz
coaches.
Our technical experts worked with Özkaymak to
understand its challenges and recommended using the
high-performance Shell Rimula R6 M fully synthetic oil.
We also monitored the engines for metal wear and oil
contamination using the Shell LubeAnalyst service.
The company reported annual savings of over $40,700
through;
Extending its oil-drain interval from 30,000 to 70,000
km
Increasing vehicle availability
Decreasing oil consumption and maintenance costs.
| milling Machine gearbox |
| Özkaymak transport company |
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fleets