RICHARDSON, Texas Safety-Kleen Systems announced today that Detroit Diesel has approved EcoPower Heavy-Duty Diesel 10W-30 CJ-4/SM for use in Detroit Diesel engines. This re-refined engine oil helps fleets improve fuel economy up to 1.5 percent, delivers better cold-weather starts and protects engines as well as the environment, according to Safety-Kleen.
The Detroit Diesel approval includes Series 50, Series 60, MBE 4000, MBE 900 and HDEP engines equipped with EGR and Diesel Particle Filters (DPF) as specified in 93K218. EcoPower Heavy-Duty Diesel 10W-30 CJ-4/SM also has been approved by or meets the requirements of Cummins, Caterpillar, Mack, Mercedes-Benz, Navistar and Volvo.
“The approval from Detroit Diesel is further evidence that EcoPower protects engines and meets OEM requirements,” said Curt Knapp, executive vice president, marketing and oil re-refining sales for Safety-Kleen. “Fleets who switch score the trifecta better fuel economy, engine protection and environmental protection.”
Rodney Walker, technical director for Safety-Kleen, pointed out the mileage, environmental and technical advantages of using EcoPower Heavy-Duty Diesel 10W-30 CJ-4/SM.
“It can boost fuel economy by as much as 1.5 percent compared to using EcoPower Heavy-Duty Diesel 15W-40 CJ-4/SM," Walker said. "A fleet using 8 million gallons of diesel fuel at $4 per gallon could save up to $480,000. That helps lower a fleet’s costs while reducing their carbon footprint. EcoPower Heavy-Duty Diesel 10W-30 CJ-4/SM is also formulated for better cold-temperature starts and provides excellent varnish, sludge and carbon deposit control.”
EcoPower helps protect the environment by requiring up to 85 percent less energy to produce than oil made from virgin crude. A fleet that uses 250,000 gallons of EcoPower per year could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 1,900 metric tons per year, according to Safety-Kleen. That’s equal to growing more than 49,000 trees for 10 years in an urban environment.
To learn more about EcoPower, visit www.ecopoweroil.com.