Biobased Engine Oil 15w40 and 40 compared to Chevron Delo 400

[1980-300D(bio)]

15w40 and straight 40 is available, I'm wondering what is your opinion about this oil.

http://www.renewablelube.com/motor.html

I would like to try straight 40 anyways. What is your opinion about that?



Bio-Synthetic HD SHP Motor Oil
SAE 40 (10 TBN)

"Biobased Lubricants that Perform Like Synthetics"
Bio-Synthetic Heavy Duty Super High Performance SAE 40 contains the most advanced chemical technology available for high performance,
heavy-duty turbocharged and supercharged diesel and gasoline engines that require API Service SJ, SL, SM /CD, CDII, CE, CF, CF-2.
Renewable Lubricants, Inc. formulates this lubricant to exceed most API requirements. RLI’s chemistry is blended into the highest
quality biobased and synthetic base stocks and provides extended engine life relative to other conventional oils without this proven
chemistry. This premium quality additive technology has documented records of excellent field performance in Caterpillar, Cummins,
Detroit Diesel, Mack, Volvo, and Mercedes Benz in terms of:

• Superior wear protection in both conventional valve train and overhead cams
• Superior anti-rust protection and bearing corrosion protection
• Outstanding anti-oxidation properties
• High temperature thermal stability
• Superb protection from low temperature sludge and varnish formation
• Enhanced shear stability
• Power-shift transmission performance for Cat TO-2, Allison C-3/C-4
• Reserve alkalinity (>10TBN) combats acidic fuel sulfur and nitrates to meet OEM extended drain requirements

This biobased synthetic lubricant is formulated to exceed the Original Equipment Manufactures (OEM) requirements for newvehicles, but
vehicles with higher mileage and equipment with high hours need a different lubricant that improves performance in these older out of
warranty machines. As the engine wears the lubrication film needs to be improved and the additive technology should also be increased to
prevent wear and condition the seals for longer life. Unlike conventional motor oils, this biobased, synthetic formula has special additives and
additional booster additives that help improve engine life. This is noticeable by the deep and dark color of this formula.
Since 1993, RLI’s unique, first of their kind, Bio-Super High Performance Motor Oils have proven exceptional performance in the racing
world, and they are the lubricants of choice for top performing world and national champions. These high performance racing oils have
exceeded the performance of conventional petroleum based products and have shown performance equal to and better than synthetic formulas.
Excellent performance has also been experienced from the heavy loads (3000 HP @ >9000 RPM) of IHRA Seven Time World Champion
alcohol fueled dragster to the high-temperature, long-term endurance, championship, road racing. These specially formulated racing oils have
been designed and tested to run in extreme conditions that would be expected with the motor sport, high performance engines. This high
performance technology is also the key additive technology in this Bio-Synthetic HD Motor Oil.

This Heavy Duty Lubricant is formulated using the most advanced and newest API SM/CF approved additives. While no formal engine oil
license performance is implied or guaranteed in this formulation, the key physical properties as defined by SAE J300 are met. This biobased
formulation is inherently biodegradable and is designed to reduce emissions over conventional formulas. (Tested by the USDA as Biobased)
STABILIZED by Renewable Lubricants * is RLI’s trademark on their proprietary and patented anti-oxidant, anti-wear, and cold flow
technology. High Oleic Base Stock (HOBS) are agricultural vegetable oils. This Stabilized technology allows the HOBS to perform as a
high performance formula in high and low temperature applications, reducing oil thickening and deposits.






CHEVRON DELO® 400 LE
SAE 15W-40




CUSTOMER BENEFITS
“The Delo® Advantage”
Chevron Delo® 400 LE SAE 15W-40 is specifically formulated for new low emission engines with ULSD (2007 engines and beyond). It is also fully compatible with previous API Oil Service Categories and engine models. It delivers value through:
• Reduced operating costs — Exceptional soot dispersancy and wear control. Cylinders, pistons, rings, and injectors are well protected against wear and corrosion, lasting longer in service and requiring less maintenance. Contributes to maximum vehicle utilization and minimal downtime.
• Enhanced emission control system life — Extends Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) life for less frequent downtime and cleaning, thus decreasing your maintenance costs.
• Reduced inventory costs — Backwards compatible with all previous API Oil Service Categories and engine models. One oil for all services, in four-stroke gasoline and all naturally aspirated turbocharged and modern electronically controlled/low emission diesel engines. One oil that meets the engine performance requirements of North American and European engine manufacturers. One oil that allows users with a wide mix of engine brands to enjoy simplified inventory and dispensing systems that help save money, space, handling time, and avoid product misapplication.
• Warranty Plus protection — Bumper-to-bumper warranty protection from the engine to the drive train. Payment for Chevron lubricant-related damage to your equipment, including parts and labor.1 Problem resolution and technical advice from Chevron’s lubrication experts.
• Access to Chevron’s lubrication and industry knowledge — Improves the bottom line business results of trucking industry professionals.

FEATURES
Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 is an industry leading, super premium quality engine oil which exceeds industry and engine manufacturers’ performance requirements.
It is formulated using the most advanced additive technology available to provide outstanding engine protection for 2007 EPA exhaust particulate emissions standards for on highway diesel trucks, using Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD).
Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 is formulated with ISOSYN® base stocks, which rival synthetics in critical engine tests, and an optimal blend of the latest technology in dispersant, detergent, oxidation inhibition, antiwear, corrosion inhibition, viscosity improver, and defoaming additives.
Today, Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 meets the most stringent EGR soot control and particulate requirements.
Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 has been specifically designed to meet the demands of EGR engines while at the same time providing exceptional performance in conventional engines and other engine technologies like Caterpillar ACERT™.

FUNCTIONS
Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 keeps rings clean and free for optimal combustion pressure and to provide minimal wear. Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 reduces valve and piston crown land deposits, thus lowering oil consumption. Its high level of ashless dispersants keeps fuel soot in suspension and thus avoids filter plugging, heavy cylinder head sludge, abrasive polishing wear, high viscosity increase, and oil gelling. These problems can result in excessive engine wear and bearing failure on startup, without prior indication to the operator.
1. See Warranty Plus for details and restrictions.
Chevron Delo® 400 LE — Continued
27 October 2009
HDMO-25
Specially selected oxidation inhibitors control oxidation, sludge, and undue thickening during oil drain periods.
Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40’s unique blend of extreme pressure antiwear additive protects against valve train wear and scuffing of highly loaded parts operating under boundary lubrication. A specially selected viscosity index improver ensures easy flow at low temperatures and excellent film protection in hot engine areas. A defoaming additive prevents air entrapment.
The combination of premium dispersant additives and ISO SYN technology allows Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 to effectively disperse soot and keep it in suspension. This minimizes the risk of valve train wear, lever polishing, and filter plugging.

APPLICATIONS
Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 is a mixed fleet motor oil recommended for all naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-stroke diesel engines and fourstroke gasoline engines in which the API CJ-4 grade and SAE 15W-40 viscosity grade are recommended. It is formulated for engines operating under severe service and a wide range of climatic conditions. Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 is excellent for use in new advanced engines developed in response to 2007 emissions standards and in engines equipped with features like four-valve heads, supercharging, turbo charging, direct injection, shorter piston crowns, higher power density, intercooling, full electronic management of fuel and emissions systems, exhaust gas recirculation, and exhaust particulate traps. It is formulated for superior performance with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel but also with both normal and low sulfur diesel fuels.
This product is recommended for use in older engines, as well as in today’s most modern low emission designs.
This product is recommended for use in Caterpillar engines in off-highway or construction applications which require an API CJ-4 Service Category.

Chevron Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 meets:
• API Service Categories CJ-4, CI-4 PLUS, CI-4,
CH-4, CG-4, CF, SM
• ACEA European Service Categories E-7
• engine test performance requirements
— Caterpillar ECF-3, ECF-2
— Cummins CES 20081
— DDC Power Guard 93K218
— JASO DH-2
— Mack EO-O Premium Plus 07
— MAN 3275
— Mercedes Benz
MB-Approval 228.31
— MTU Category 2.1
— Renault RLD-3
— Volvo VDS-4

[Hit Man X]

I THINK I saw something on Speed Channel about this company...

Let us know how it goes, also when you change it please send a sample to Blackstone for the breakdown and post them here.

[1980-300D(bio)]

Originally Posted by Hit Man X

I THINK I saw something on Speed Channel about this company...

Let us know how it goes, also when you change it please send a sample to Blackstone for the breakdown and post them here.

I will, I'm planning to use this oils on a VW TDI too.