Innovations in

fuel treatment
and lubrication

technology
Reducing Costs – going further,
cleaner

9th December 2009

Millers Oils - Introduction

Objectives

The challenge of biofuels

The opportunity for fuel treatments - Eclipse
The complexity of engine oils
The potential for gear oil advances
Future lubricant supply issues
 Millers Oils - Introduction

Based in Yorkshire

Specialists in lubricants & fuel treatments

Our independence provides flexibility & choice

Responsible, open and innovative

 Millers Oils – 122 years of Innovation

80s & 90s

Launched first diesel specific oil in UK

Pioneers of first long drain oil for CVs

2009

Award winning nanotechnology gear oils

Biodiesel – The Facts
 Biodiesel Issues

Injector deposits – The need for good detergency in fuel

Fuel filter plugging – good bacterial resistance

Injector pump durability – lubricity in fuel needed

Impact on NOx emissions – improved fuel combustion requir

Fuel dilution is more likely – shortens oil life

 The Biodiesel - RME
Process

RME – Rapeseed Methyl Ester

The Global Biodiesel Market
Place
 Effects of Biodiesel on Crankcase
Conditions

Oil drain intervals should be reduced

Oil sump management – sampling recommended

B5 biodiesel has 8% lower calorific value than diesel –

therefore power and fuel economy will reduce
 Vehicle OEM Guidelines (2007)
Manufacturer Warranty Position
Cummins Most post 2002 engines approved for up to B20, must
meet ASTM D 6751
Mercedes Benz Up to B5, must meet ASTM D 6751 plus have the necessary
oxidation stability (min 6h, proved with EN 14112 method)
to prevent damage from deposits and/ or corrosion.
Scania Up to B5 and also B100 with reduced drain intervals. Must
meet EN 14214
Volkswagen Up to B5, must meet EN 14214 or ASTM D 6751.
Volvo Up to B5, must meet EN 14214 or ASTM D 6751.

Fuel Injection Equipment

Manufacturers
Bosch Up to B5, must meet EN 14214.
Delphi Up to B5, must meet ASTM D 6751
Siemens VDO Up to B5, must meet EN 14214 or ASTM D 6751
Stanadyne Up to B20, must meet ASTM D 6751
Denso Up to B5, must meet EN 14214, ASTM D 6751 or JASO
M360 depending on region.
Fuel Dilution Issues -
1
Fuel Dilution Issues -
2
Effects of oil change interval and
the use
of biodiesel
 How Bacterial Issues Appear

Biodiesel attracts moisture naturally - corrosion

Moisture encourages bacterial growth – slimes/smells

Bacteria blocks filters & pipes

Leading to engine failure

Once bacteria present in system it is difficult to remove

Yeast, Moulds and
Fungi
The difference in fuel samples we
receive
How bacterial activity manifests
itself - practically

Blocked filters& fuel pump strainer

Corrosion Tank sludge

Biodiesel Conclusions

European commitment to use biodiesel at

government and corporate level

Blend ratios will increase

Adverse effect on lubricant life

Adverse effect on fuel system cleanliness and

engine efficiency
The potential for fuel treatments
 Millers Oils – Fuel Treatments

Requirements for a fuel treatment

Increase combustion & energy levels

Clean up and keep clean detergent action

Compatible with after treatment systems

Economically viable

Easy to store and use

 Millers Oils – Fuel Treatments

Issues
Scepticism regarding performance
Exaggerated claims for fuel savings
Expertise required to evaluate performance accurately
 Millers Oils – Fuel Treatments

E m is s i o n r e d u c t io n s a f t e r o n ly 2 5 0 m ile s

0 .0 0 %
-5 .0 0 % HC CO PM
-1 0 .0 0 %
-1 5 .0 0 %
-2 0 .0 0 %
-2 5 .0 0 %
%
Reduction

-3 0 .0 0 %
-3 5 .0 0 %
-4 0 .0 0 %
E m is s io n T y p e

VW Golf TDi tested at Millbrook Proving Ground

 Emission reductions using Eclipse after only 350 miles

0.00%
HC CO NOx PM
-2.00%

-4.00%
% Reduction

-6.00%

-8.00%

-10.00%

-12.00%

-14.00%

-16.00%

-18.00%
Emission type

Vehicle Tested - DAF MX265 Euro IV 360HP

Produced in association with Millbrook Proving Ground Ltd,UK

With Fuel Treatment Normal use

Tested on Cummins L10 Heavy Duty vehicle

Clean Injector

Dirty Injector
Normal Fuel With Fuel Treatment

Piston Rings
 Millers Oils – Fuel Treatments

Independent Case Studies

1) Type – Contract Distribution
10 week trial – 6x2 tractor units, curtain sided.
Fuel economy improvement +2.7%

2) Type – Chilled food distribution

10 week trial – 4x2 & 6x2 tractor units, fridge
trailers
Fuel economy improvement +2.5%
3) Type – Local Authority
Skip wagons & Road Sweepers
Fuel economy improvement
+5%
4) Type - Mixed fleet logistics
8 week trial – Iveco Stralis
430bhp
Fuel economy improvement
+4.8%
 Millers Oils – Fuel Treatments

Indicative Financial Benefit

2.5% - 5% fuel economy improvement

£15,000 – £ 35,000 per 1M litres fuel

 Millers Oils – Fuel Treatments

Indicative CO2 benefit

2.5% - 5% fuel economy improvement

65 tonnes – 130 tonnes CO2 reduction

Per 1 Million litres (B5 diesel)

 Millers Oils – Fuel Treatments

Fuel Treatments - Conclusions

Much evidence to conclude that the good ones are
effective

Reduced maintenance

Increased vehicle life

Reduces biofuel issues

Can reduce standard emissions & improve fuel econom

 Millers Oils – Fuel Treatments

If everyone did it....

In the UK we’d save 3.6 M tonnes of CO2

each
year* across all current petrol and diesel
usage.

*Based on 3% fuel improvement

 Millers Oils – Lubricants

Lubricant Applications

The complexity of engine lubricants

Millers Oils – Market Drivers
Millers Oils – Heavy Duty Engine Oils

Oil demand by viscosity grade 2008-12

 Millers Oils – Heavy Duty Engine Oils

Engine oil technology trends

Low SAPS oils required – where SCRs/ DPFs are fitted

Lighter viscosity grades – fuel economy

Change to full synthetic oils – improved performance

Lubricant durability critical – more severe conditions

OEM specifications and warranty issues

Millers Oils – Heavy Duty Engine Oils

Emission targets driven by

NOx
Euro III 5g/kWh

Euro IV 3.5g/kWh

Euro V 2g/kWh 2008

Euro VI 0.4g/kWh 2013?

 Millers Oils – Driveline Oils

The opportunity for driveline oils

 Millers Oils – Driveline Oils

Future trends
Extended drain intervals – fill for life

Thermal durability of oils – operating temp. increasing

Friction performance is critical – fuel economy, parts failu

Improved fuel economy – lighter gear boxes, thinner fluid

Maximise Maximise
Fuel Component
Economy Durability
 Millers Oils – Driveline Oils

Future trends

New additives and technologies required

Our research into driveline nanotechnology based

lubricants has yielded exceptional performance

Driveline fuel efficiency potential greater than engine

 Millers Oils – Future Considerations

Total Fleet Fluid Management

Oil analysis Waste oil

Emissions Fuel economy &
evaluation evaluation packaging

Driven by need to reduce costs and environmental impact

Millers Oils – Future Considerations

Oil analysis
Extending drain intervals
Preventative maintenance
Product evaluation

Emissions evaluation
Standardised tests to measure emissions
Impact of fuel treatments and lubricants
Use as a tool for carbon trading
 Millers Oils – Future Considerations

Fuel economy evaluation

Independent trials properly set up and evaluated
Can be used as a tool for carbon trading

Waste oil and packaging

Increased responsibility on suppliers to retrieve waste
Increased use of recycled oils for non critical applicatio
Greater innovation in packaging to reduce waste
Millers Oils – Summary

The key points

Biofuels – opportunity or threat?

Fuel treatments can be effective and viable
Quality engine oils are vital to vehicle performan
Driveline oils have been ignored for too long
Choose your supplier with care
 Millers Oils - Conclusions

Lubricants and fuel treatments will continue

to play
a key role in the drive for greener transport
Demands on lubricant performance are increasing

Total fleet fluid management will be key to ensure

costs and emissions are reduced

Supplier partnerships with technical expertise to

work to common goals with organisations are key
 Thank you for listening
Any questions?

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