With the aim of developing a particularly sustainable fuel economy motor oil for commercial vehicles, MOTOREX springs a surprise with a valuable added benefit: biodegradability. This represents a real need, especially in environmentally sensitive applications. Made up with a maximum proportion of regenerative raw materials, the synthetic NEXUS FE ECO SAE 5W/30 is one of the most CO2-friendly motor oils ever made. It offers optimal conditions for the economical and sustainable operation of heavy-duty EURO-6 diesel engines – even in fleet use.
Every little helps when it comes to reducing CO2 emissions. By using regenerative raw materials (bound CO2) in the NEXUS FE ECO low-viscosity motor oil, CO2 can be offset even when filling the engine. At the same time, the smooth running characteristics reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Incidentally, in some countries – France for example – this has been subsidised since 2022. To qualify, the fuel economy motor oil used, such as those from the MOTOREX family, must fulfil particularly stringent requirements. Generally speaking, we can expect the future to bring heightened carbon offsetting obligations, not just in the transport sector.
MOTOREX’s truck fleet comprises modern EURO-6 trucks from all leading manufacturers – ideal conditions for the use of NEXUS FE ECO SAE 5W/30. Operation in the truck with the fuel-saving LongLife engine oil is documented in precise terms. Oil analyses are also used for this and are carried out using the latest examination methods and the highest level of accuracy. When compared with the reference oil, i.e. the new motor oil previously poured in, the used oil from the filled truck provides meaningful information about the operation and internal engine condition of the truck.
The biodegradability of NEXUS FE ECO SAE 5W/30 is based on a maximum proportion of regenerative raw materials in the low-viscosity base oils and, on the other hand, on the innovative formulation, which uses the latest generation of additives. The biodegradability in accordance with OECD 301 F of over 60% inside 28 days is encouraging. If the focus within the transport sector is on reducing CO2 and fuel consumption, biodegradability is a particularly valuable additional benefit for use in environmentally sensitive areas. After all, anywhere where work is carried out in nature (agriculture and forestry, construction, alpine and water-related applications), increased safety is indispensable. It stands to reason then that a snow groomer in an environmentally conscious mountain region or a construction machine in a water protection area should also use a biodegradable motor oil in addition to the obligatory, readily biodegradable hydraulic oil. This is something that gives a sustainability strategy a lot of credibility.
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