New oil range for commercial vehicles

TotalEnergies RUBIA OPTIMA

15 lutego 2023

TotalEnergies is launching a completely new range of RUBIA OPTIMA truck oils. In terms of technical and quality performance, it complies with the most stringent specifications: API: CK-4, ACEA: E8 and E11 and the demanding producers’ approvals of Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Mack, Cummins, Scania, MAN.

The drastic tightening of API and ACEA standards due in part to ecological restrictions, as well as significant (also ecological) technical innovations in heavy-duty vehicles have significantly raised the bar of requirements for truck oils. TotalEnergies has therefore decided to replace its entire range of products in this sector. The introduced RUBIA OPTIMA range is therefore the next generation of truck oils. The use of innovative technologies makes it possible not only to meet the new requirements, but also to better protect modern engines. It also reduces fuel consumption and emissions of harmful substances in exhaust gases.

Key requirements

The main challenge for engineers was the new API CK-4 and ACEA: E8 and E11 specifications, which significantly tighten the quality requirements for engine oils. Without radical technological changes at the production stage, they simply cannot be met.

API: CK-4 is the latest standard that significantly rises quality requirements, compared to the previous CJ-4 standards. The requirement to improve oxidation resistance (by 100% !) and viscosity loss due to oil shear and aeration is a real revolution. API CK-4 also increases the requirements for protection against catalytic converter „poisoning”, DPF filter blockage, engine wear, piston deposits and the increase in oil viscosity associated with increased soot (requirement for better dispersion).

ACEA: E8 and E11 are by contrast the tightened quality specifications issued in 2022, respectively to ACEA: E6 and E9. The new specifications significantly increase the oil oxidation requirements in line with API CK-4, but also raise the requirements for anti-wear properties of piston liners and rings (new engine test - Mack T12). In addition, the requirements for piston cleanliness, ring baking and sludge in engines when using fuel with increased amounts of bio-components, which are required in Europe, have been tightened (new engine test - Mercedes-Benz). A complete novelty is the mandatory test for oil aeration resistance (new engine test - Catterpilar).

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TotalEnergies' response

To meet the above requirements, the RUBIA OPTIMA product range uses advanced Inno-Boost Technology. Additives containing the right combination of antioxidants are used in the oil formulation. These active molecules inhibit the formation of oxidation radicals and keep the hydrocarbon chains intact. As a result, the viscosity of the engine oil remains stable and maintains the properties of the oil over a longer period. This has a significant effect on engine life, power, cleanliness, fuel consumption and exhaust aftertreatment system protection.

“The new RUBIA OPTIMA range uses Inno-Boost technology, which makes it significantly different from older generation products. This allows it, not only to meet the latest API CK-4, ACEA E8 and E11 quality specifications, but also to match OEM requirements for maximum oil change intervals. The observed marked increase in the truck engines horsepower of per litre of capacity entails an increase in their thermal load and a significant increase in the oil's tendency to oxidise. This poses a challenge for lubricant manufacturers. The new RUBIA OPTIMA range more than meets these requirements and, just as importantly, is still suitable for older engines, to meet the expectations of entire, multi-brand and „multi-generation” fleets”.

Andrzej Husiatyński, Technical Department TotalEnergies Marketing Polska

The RUBIA OPTIMA range at a glance:

This table in a text version to be copied is available at the end, under the individual product descriptions.

NOTE: The abbreviation HTHS (High Temp High Shear) appears in selected oil descriptions. This is a measure of dynamic viscosity at 150°C at very high rpm. It measures the shear resistance of the oil layers. The lower the HTHS, the lower the resistance. It translates into higher engine efficiency and lower fuel consumption. However, a lower HTHS also means a „thinner” dynamic oil film. Therefore, the engine by its design (fits, oil pump, roller tappets, etc.) must be adapted to low HTHS and for this reason low HTHS oils are not backward compatible with older approvals and engines.

RUBIA OPTIMA 5100 XFE 5W-20
(For latest engines)
Low-SAPS synthetic engine oil with reduced HTHS=2 for the latest engines - MAN D13 and SCANIA DC13.
Specifications:
MAN: M 3977 - D13 engines
SCANIA: LDF-5 - DC13 engines (173, 174, 175 and 176)

RUBIA OPTIMA 4100 XFE 5W-30
(For latest engines)
Low-SAPS synthetic engine oil with a reduced HTHS of >2.9 and <3.2 for the latest Mercedes Benz, Volvo, Renault-Trucks and MACK special engines.
Specifications:
API: FA-4; Mercedes-Benz: 228.61; MACK: MACK EOS-5;
RENAULT TRUCKS: RLD-5 - dTi 13 engine;
VOLVO TRUCKS: VOLVO VDS-5 - D13K5 engine.

RUBIA OPTIMA 3500 FE 5W-30
(For both new and older engines)
Fully synthetic low-SAPS oil, dedicated to diesel and gas-fuelled engines. Meets the requirements of the latest API: CK-4 and ACEA: E8 and E11 standards, as well as the stringent OEM requirements for maximum oil change intervals. RUBIA OPTIMA 3500 FE 5W-30 oil is particularly recommended for the latest Euro IV to VI and VId engines. Such engines are installed by most international truck and bus engine manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz, Scania, MAN, Volvo, DAF, Iveco, Renault, Ford, etc. RUBIA OPTIMA 3500 FE 5W-30 is therefore very widely applicable. It is particularly suitable for use in servicing entire fleets of the latest trucks. It also effectively replaces older, proven lubricants, such as the very popular RUBIA TIR 9900 FE 5W-30 oil.
Specifications:
API: CK-4/CJ-4/CI-4+/CI-4/CH-4;
ACEA: E6, E7, E8, E9, E11;
MB: 228.51 / 228.52; Renault-Truck: RLD-3; VOLVO: VDS 4.5;
MACK: EO-S 4.5; DAF: PSQL 2.1E LD*; MAN: M 3677 / 3777;
Cummins: CES 20086; FPT IVECO CATEGORY TLS E9*/CK-4*;
SCANIA: LDF-4; FORD: WSS-M2C-213 - A1*
*- quality level

RUBIA OPTIMA 3100 FE 10W-30
(Ideal for Euro 4-6 and 6d engines)
Semi-synthetic, fuel-efficient low-SAPS oil dedicated to diesel and gas-fuelled engines. Meets the requirements of the latest API CK-4 and ACEA: E8 and E11a standards, also the stringent requirements of most OEMs for maximum oil change intervals. It is particularly recommended for the latest Euro 4 to 6 and 6d engines.
Specifications:
API: CK-4/CJ-4/CI-4+/CI-4/CH-4; ACEA: E6, E7, E8, E9, E11;
MB: 228.51 / 228.52; Renault-Truck: RLD-3; VOLVO: VDS 4.5;
MACK: EO-S 4.5; DAF: LD*; Cummins: CES 20086;
Detroit Diesel: DDC DFS 93K222*.
*- quality level

RUBIA OPTIMA 3100 10W-40
(Ideal for whole fleets with Euro 4-6 and 6d engines)
Semi-synthetic low-SAPS oil, dedicated to diesel and gas-fuelled engines. Meets the requirements of the latest API CK-4 and ACEA: E8 and E11standards, as well as the exacting requirements of most OEMs for maximum oil change intervals. It is particularly recommended for the latest Euro IV to VI and VId engines. RUBIA OPTIMA 3100 10W-40 meets the diverse requirements of many European and US engine manufacturers. It is recommended for use in servicing entire fleets of the latest trucks. It also effectively replaces older, proven lubricants such as the very popular RUBIA TIR 8900 10W-40 oil.
Specifications:
API: CK-4/CJ-4/CI-4+/CI-4/CH-4;
ACEA: E6, E7, E8, E9, E11;
MB: 228.51 / 228.52;Renault-Truck: RLD-3;VOLVO: VDS 4.5;
MACK: EO-S 4.5; DAF: LD*; Cummins: CES 20086;
FPT IVECO CATEGORY TLS E9*/CK-4*; MAN M 3477/M 3271-1*
*- quality level

RUBIA OPTIMA 1100 FE 10W-30
(Ideal for Volvo, Renault Trucks and DAF engines)
Fuel-efficient low-SAPS engine oil (Euro IV, V, VI and VId), produced on a blend of very modern oil bases, particularly recommended for Volvo, Renault Trucks and DAF (PX) engines. It meets the requirements of the latest API: CK-4 and ACEA: E11 standards. Also suitable for lubrication of gas-fuelled engines. Especially recommended for engines running on ultra-low sulphur fuel. The new product meets the stringent requirements of most OEMs for maximum oil change intervals.
Specifications:
API: CK-4/CJ-4/CI-4+/CI-4/CH-4; ACEA: E7, E9, E11;
MB: 228.31;Renault-Truck: RLD-3; VOLVO: VDS 4.5; MACK: EO-S 4.5;
DAF: PSQL 2.1E*; Detroit Diesel: DFS 94K222*;
Cummins: CES 20086 FORD: WSS-M2C-171 - A1*.
*- quality level

NEW RUBIA OPTIMA RANGE:

ACTUAL RANGE	NEW RUBIA OPTIMA RANGE
No equivalent	RUBIA OPTIMA 5100 XFE 5W-20
No equivalent	RUBIA OPTIMA 4100 XFE 5W-30
RUBIA TIR 9900 FE 5W-30	RUBIA OPTIMA 3500 FE 5W-30
RUBIA TIR 9200 FE 5W-30	RUBIA TIR 9200 FE 5W-30
RUBIA TIR 8900 FE 10W-30	RUBIA OPTIMA 3100 FE 10W-30
RUBIA TIR 8900 10W-40	RUBIA OPTIMA 3100 10W-40
RUBIA TIR 8600 10W-40	RUBIA TIR 8600 10W-40
RUBIA OPTIMA 1100 FE 10W-30	RUBIA OPTIMA 1100 FE 10W-30
RUBIA TIR 7400 10W-40	RUBIA TIR 7400 10W-40
RUBIA TIR 7400 15W-40	RUBIA TIR 7400 15W-40

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