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“Winning the War on Engine Wear” - Imperial Oil introduces Esso XD-3 Extra
CJ-4 15W-40. Exceeds requirements for API CJ-4 diesel engine oil specification
| Calgary, AB,
July 19, 2006
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Imperial Oil today announced the introduction of a new product to the family
of Esso XD-3 Extra heavy duty engine oils which will help drivers and fleet
managers extend the life of their engines.
Imperial Oil will introduce Esso XD-3 Extra CJ-4 15W-40 heavy duty engine oil
in October 2006 to meet the American Petroleum Institute’s API CJ-4 diesel
engine oil specification, which encompasses the new requirements for Proposed
Category 10 (PC-10).
Esso XD-3 Extra CJ-4 15W-40 will exceed category requirements for soot
control, wear protection, oil consumption and deposit control. The new
formulation will be backwards compatible and meet the requirements of API CI-4
and CI-4 PLUS, and will deliver significant performance enhancement, helping
to extend the life of both new and older engines, as well as new emissions
after-treatment systems. The new Esso XD-3 Extra CJ-4 15W-40 is designed to
meet the requirements of Caterpillar ECF-3, Cummins, CES 20081, Detroit Diesel
Power Guard 93K214, Volvo VDS-4 and Mack EO-O Premium Plus.
"With new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emission regulations for heavy
duty vehicles taking affect in 2007, diesel engine oil performance
requirements will become more stringent," said Colin Cochran, Line of Business
Advisor - Imperial Oil Lubricants and Specialties. “As with the previous
upgrades of the Esso XD-3 Extra brand in the Canadian marketplace, Imperial
Oil continues to set new standards for advanced lubricant technology and
performance.”
“Year after year, decade after decade,
Canadian Industry continues to put its trust in XD-3 Extra. Why? The answer is
our commitment to be at the forefront of lubrication technology. We have a
relentless commitment to research and development that helps keep our products
at the pinnacle of performance - which helps you keep your vehicle at its
peak. “
In the laboratory, Imperial Oil tests XD-3 Extra in engines
from all major manufacturers and by logging millions of kilometers in Canadian
on-road and off-road fleets. Through the tremendous amount of resources and
time we put into research and testing, Imperial Oil is confident that XD-3
Extra heavy duty engine oils deliver long engine life, help minimize engine
wear, and reduce deposit formation - all of the key benefits you want from
your oil.
Imperial Oil has been a proud part of energy
leadership in Canada for 126 years. Since 1880, the company has built a
reputation for being an innovator and industry leader as one of Canada’s
largest producers, refiners and marketers of petroleum products and
petrochemicals. The company’s focus on innovation and operational excellence,
combined with its commitment to safety, environmental responsibility and the
community has made Imperial Oil and Esso trusted names in Canada.
Imperial Oil Limited is one of Canada’s largest corporations and has been a
leading member of the country’s petroleum industry for more than a century.
Imperial is the country’s largest producer of crude oil and is a major
producer of natural gas. It is also the largest refiner and marketer of
petroleum products – sold primarily under the Esso and Mobil brands – with a
coast-to-coast supply network.
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