SK Lubricants Launches Ultra-Low Viscosity Commercial Vehicle Engine Oil with Improved Fuel Efficiency

Hanjin Co., Ltd. and Eco-Friendly Lubricant Collaboration Bears Fruit
First Ultra-Low Viscosity Diesel Engine Oil for Commercial Vehicles Released in Korea

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoonju Hwang] SK Lubricants, a subsidiary of SK Innovation specializing in lubricants, announced on the 15th that it has launched two types of eco-friendly ultra-low viscosity diesel engine oils (ZIC X9000 5W-30, ZIC X7000 10W-30 CK-4) that reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel efficiency for commercial vehicles such as trucks.

Due to the nature of commercial vehicles operating in harsh environments, engine oils with high "viscosity," which can effectively protect the engine, are typically used. Generally, higher viscosity, which refers to the thickness of the engine oil, enhances engine protection but tends to reduce fuel efficiency improvement. SK Lubricants has released products that improve fuel efficiency while also providing excellent engine protection with ultra-low viscosity engine oils.

Since March this year, SK Lubricants has collaborated with Hanjin Co., Ltd. to verify the carbon reduction and fuel efficiency improvement effects of the new products. By using SK Lubricants’ new lubricant products in delivery vehicles operated by Hanjin, it was confirmed that fuel efficiency increased and carbon emissions decreased compared to when conventional lubricants were used.

In particular, trucks using the new product (SK ZIC X9000 5W-30) showed an average fuel efficiency improvement of about 3% compared to those using the existing product (SK ZIC 15W-40 CJ-4). Based on an 11-ton truck driving 130,000 km annually, this translates to an annual fuel cost saving of approximately 1.15 million KRW. Carbon dioxide emissions were reduced by up to 2.8 tons per year depending on the vehicle. This product has also received official approval from global automakers such as Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Volvo, and Renault, securing its position as a premium ultra-low viscosity diesel engine oil.

Another new product (model name: X7000 10W-30 CK-4) meets the latest international engine oil standard, "API (American Petroleum Institute) CK-4." This standard was established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in commercial vehicles. This product also demonstrated about a 2.5% fuel efficiency improvement in tests conducted with Hanjin. Additionally, it showed a carbon dioxide reduction effect of 1.4 tons annually based on a 25-ton tractor.

Meanwhile, SK Lubricants will hold an event from December 20th to the end of February next year, offering gifts with the purchase of the new products. This event is jointly conducted by SK Lubricants and Hanjin Co., Ltd., who are collaborating on carbon reduction.

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