The Shell Rimula range supplied by Viva Energy Australia, the Shell Lubricants Macro Distributor in Australia, is making engine oil last longer for farmers
Choosing the wrong lubricant for your machinery and equipment can cause breakdowns and accrue costly repairs and maintenance, quickly putting the engines out of service and causing unnecessary downtime on the farm.
Conversely, the right engine oil can improve a machine’s performance and ensure operations run smoothly both at peak times and throughout the year.
Shell is one of the most well-recognised oil and fluid brands in the world, and as the exclusive Macro Distributor of Shell Lubricants in Australia, Viva Energy has streamlined the process of selecting the right lubricant for your machinery and equipment.
Made for farmers
Australian farmers operate in extreme conditions across all seasons, with the pressure of maintaining the nation’s food security and this is why selecting the most appropriate lubricant for their machinery plays a vital role in maximising operational efficiency.
Whether it is for a tractor, harvester, plough or seeder, Shell has developed a unique product range that assists operators in ensuring careful management of their engines.
The Shell Rimula R4 range are key products for protecting the integrity and efficiency of a machinery’s engine to ensure performance and longevity.
When developing a new lubricant, Shell Lubricants undergo rigorous rounds of tests in the widest possible range of conditions to ensure products are developed for the real world.
As part of the development process for today’s Shell Rimula R4 L, based on the API CK-4 engine-oil specification, over 160 million kilometres of road tests were run across multiple markets including Australia, along with the USA, Europe, and China.
“During the development process, Shell tests its engine oil formulas exhaustively,” Shell’s global technology manager for heavy duty engine oils Dr Jason Brown says.
“We use these tests to improve and refine the additive package and enhance oil performance across its lifetime so that it delivers industry-leading protection from the moment of top-up right through to the next oil drain.”
Shell Rimula heavy duty diesel engine oil uses the most advanced technology and is developed with Shell’s Dynamic Protection Plus Technology to create exceptional resistance to corrosion, wear and oxidation while producing lower vehicle emissions.
This technology is also versatile, providing protection against acid and deposit buildup in a wide range of environments to keep engines working harder and longer.
Protecting the performance of exhaust emissions control systems is not only important to ensure that machinery complies with legislative requirements, but it also ensures efficient operations.
Blocked diesel particulate filters (DPF) can increase fuel consumption, which is why Shell Rimula R4 L is formulated with reduced levels of ash and sulphur to help maintain the efficiency of the latest technology DPFs.
Being prepared
The Shell Rimula R4 range also allows farmers to plan for engine maintenance cycles with confidence, knowing that the highest quality lubricants are being used to optimise engine performance in line with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements.
Operators should also refer to OEM product manuals to understand recommended service intervals, as some equipment may have a service interval of 200 hours, while others may be up to 500. Regardless, it is best practice to keep ahead of service intervals to ensure equipment is operating at peak performance levels all year round.
Businesses seeking real time support can receive a free consultation on which lubricant is optimal for their engine through the Viva Energy Technical Help Desk (Shell Lubricant Specialists).
For the more digitally savvy, the Shell LubeMatch and Shell LubeAnalyst digital tools allow customers to input the details of their equipment and access detailed lube matching information, as well as survey and monitor their engine health.
The Technical Help Desk can be accessed by calling 1300 134 205 or emailing technicalhelpdesk@vivaenergy.com.au
