Shell Lubricants releases oils meant to protect against biofuel engine damage

In the Netherlands, Shell Lubricants says that despite CO2 benefits, biofuels blended in gasoline and diesel can affect engine operating efficiency and longevity. This provides substantial concern for Europe’s automotive producers, they say, who through the release of the 2012 ACEA oil sequences, look to engine lubricant manufacturers to provide enhanced protection for the current and future vehicle fleet via bio fuel compatible formulations.

The 2012 ACEA oil sequences are specifically designed to protect against biofuel related issues whilst maintaining existing performance targets such as fuel economy. This is achieved through a demanding combination of new test methods and more stringent iterations of previous metrics.  Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 and 5W-30 meet the requirements of the new ACEA 2012 sequence, for example the requirements of the new CEC L-105 Low-Temperature Pumpability test in the presence of biofuel.