For obvious reasons, trucks consume more fuel and oil than cars. Oil manufacturers strive to optimize this consumption and thus contribute to reducing operating costs and environmental impact. Thus, savings in heavy goods vehicles, as in passenger cars, result not only from a sensible driving style, but also from the use of fuel and lubricants with specific properties.
First, let's consider engine oils. One of the most modern products on the market, the so-called The "fuel-saving" engine oils for trucks are Rubia Tir 8900 FE 10W-30. This oil reduces frictional resistance in diesel engines to such an extent that it moves into lower demand for diesel fuel. Due to the lower viscosity and the use of anti-wear additives and friction modifiers, the oil adequately protects all sensitive engine components and ensures their long service life. Such additives are activated in places where there are high pressures, such as on the camshaft lobes or at the junction of the piston rings and cylinder liner at the piston bottom and top dead center. Without their use, simply lowering the viscosity of the oil would increase the wear of these elements. This is confirmed by tests carried out, among others on Mercedes engines: OM 611, OM 646 and OM 501 LA.
It is worth mentioning that the first fuel-saving oils were created in the TotalEnergies research center over 20 years ago. Since then, product formulas have evolved and now allow fuel savings of 1.3%. When additionally using FE ("Fuel Eco") gear oils in the gearbox and rear axle, savings can be as high as around 3%, which for trucks corresponds to a fuel reduction of 1 liter per 100 kilometers. Over the year, with an average annual mileage of 100,000 kilometers, this saves about 1,000 liters of diesel fuel. In the case of fleets consisting of several dozen vehicles, savings reach tens of thousands of zlotys. Investing several dozen zlotys more on FE oils guarantees a certain return. The fuel efficiency of these products has been confirmed by tests carried out on vehicles of various brands, by well-known international organizations, e.g. French UTAC, German TÜV or English Millbrook.
One of the properties of oil is fuel efficiency, but that's not all. Equally important is the optimal consumption of the engine oil itself and the interval of its replacement, which affects the cost of servicing. The lubricant that meets these needs is Rubia Tir oil with ProEfficient Technology. It has been approved by truck manufacturers for most of the existing fleet of vehicles of this type, with a very wide range from the most demanding EURO VI engines to conventional EURO III engines. Pro-Efficient technology, developed by TotalEnergies Research and Development teams, protects and improves engine performance with reduced mechanical wear and extended drain intervals. This means longer engine life, fewer breakdowns and lower maintenance costs. These oils are characterized by providing up to 81% less mechanical wear of the engine compared to the ACEA E4 industry limits.
“Oils and fuels containing appropriate additives can contribute to the generation of operating savings. In the case of TotalEnergies, we provide such an opportunity both through the development of the TotalEnergies chain of petrol stations in Poland, as well as by offering a full range of lubricants dedicated to trucks. At the same time, these are savings without great sacrifices, because they come down to the choice of a specific brand of oil or fuel. In the case of Rubia oils, we offer as many as three product lines, using various technologies. Thanks to this, we are able to choose a product that meets the specific needs of each vehicle” - says Robert Sadowski from TotalEnergies Marketing Polska.
“Oils and fuels containing appropriate additives can contribute to the generation of operating savings. In the case of TotalEnergies, we provide such an opportunity both through the development of the TotalEnergies chain of petrol stations in Poland, as well as by offering a full range of lubricants dedicated to trucks. At the same time, these are savings without great sacrifices, because they come down to the choice of a specific brand of oil or fuel. In the case of TotalEnergies RUBIA oils, we offer as many as three product lines, using various technologies. Thanks to this, we are able to choose a product that meets the specific needs of each vehicle” - says Mateusz Myck from TotalEnergies Marketing Polska.
About Total Energies
TotalEnergies is a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.
About TotalEnergies Marketing Polska
TotalEnergies Marketing Polska has operated in Poland since 1992 and has an established position in the engine oil market. It offers products of two recognised brands, TotalEnergies and Elf. The company has also been rapidly developing the sale of asphalts and has been present on the market of industrial special fluids since 2008. In 2010, TotalEnergies Marketing Polska started imports and wholesale of fuels. In December 2014, the company launched its first petrol stations in Poland, thus entering the retail market. www.totalenergies.pl
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Bartosz Cyran | bartosz.cyran@proautomotive.pl | +48 662 454 679
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This press release, from which no legal consequences may be drawn, is for information purposes only. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. TotalEnergies SE has no liability for their acts or omissions. In this document, the terms “TotalEnergies”, “TotalEnergies “Company” and “Company” are sometimes used for convenience. Likewise, the words “we”, “us” and “our” may also be used to refer to subsidiaries in general or to those who work for them. This document may contain forward-looking information and statements that are based on a number of economic data and assumptions made in a given economic, competitive and regulatory environment. They may prove to be inaccurate in the future and are subject to a number of risk factors. Neither TotalEnergies SE nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information or statement, objectives or trends contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
TotalEnergies is a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.
About TotalEnergies Marketing Polska
TotalEnergies Marketing Polska has operated in Poland since 1992 and has an established position in the engine oil market. It offers products of two recognised brands, TotalEnergies and Elf. The company has also been rapidly developing the sale of asphalts and has been present on the market of industrial special fluids since 2008. In 2010, TotalEnergies Marketing Polska started imports and wholesale of fuels. In December 2014, the company launched its first petrol stations in Poland, thus entering the retail market. www.totalenergies.pl
Contact details for media:
Bartosz Cyran | bartosz.cyran@proautomotive.pl | +48 662 454 679
Cautionary Note
This press release, from which no legal consequences may be drawn, is for information purposes only. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. TotalEnergies SE has no liability for their acts or omissions. In this document, the terms “TotalEnergies”, “TotalEnergies “Company” and “Company” are sometimes used for convenience. Likewise, the words “we”, “us” and “our” may also be used to refer to subsidiaries in general or to those who work for them. This document may contain forward-looking information and statements that are based on a number of economic data and assumptions made in a given economic, competitive and regulatory environment. They may prove to be inaccurate in the future and are subject to a number of risk factors. Neither TotalEnergies SE nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information or statement, objectives or trends contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
