Premature ageing

14 August 2014  

Vehicles equipped with new fuel efficient engines and post-treatment systems require new types of lubricant – oil containing high levels of SAPS can clog the diesel particulate filter and the EGR valve, for instance. Delphi’s low SAPS oils are specifically designed for petrol, diesel and direct injection diesel engines equipped with DPFs and catalysts. Its lubricants range includes engine oils, gear oils, transmission and hydraulic fluids. The firm says it’s vital to check the colour and viscosity of oil – black oil means an immediate service is needed but if the oil is not darkening at all during use, it’s not performing as it should.