ZF INTRODUCES TRANSMISSION OILS FOR EV AND HYBRID VEHICLES

The high-performance oils are new to the ZF Aftermarket range

The new ZF Lifeguard eFluid is for electric car reduction gears, electric motors and power electronics, while the ZF Lifeguard Hybrid is for ZF passenger car hybrid transmissions.

As torque and force in electric drivelines are even higher than in combustion engines, these new e-fluids need to meet highest performance and quality standards. environmental benefit of using the cleaner regularly as a preventative measure, says JLM Lubricants.

Being an OE systems supplier, ZF says it can guarantee meeting these high requirements.

It states ZF Lifeguard eFluid and ZF Lifeguard Hybrid offer best protection and reduced wear for the driveline, increased efficiency, and optimal temperature control even during heavy acceleration and recuperation.

These new eFluids join the ZF LifeguardFluid which is a premium grade lubricant that headlines the ZF Aftermarket range of transmission oils.

ZF LifeguardFluid has been developed to deliver maximum transmission performance so that passengers enjoy smoother gearshifts, and the vehicle enjoys optimised fuel economy and reduced wear on components, thus decreasing maintenance and operating costs.

Key features and benefits:

• For all Gasoline Direct Injection Systems

• Suitable for all GDI, FSI, TSI, TFSI, CGI and SIGI engine types

• Excellent nozzle cleanliness

• Cleans the inside of GDI Injector

• Reduce emissions PN, NOx, CO2

• Suitable for Euro 6/VI+ Exhaust Emissions Std JLM Petrol GDI Injector Cleaner 250ml (add to petrol every 5,000kms) has a RRP of $34.95. For more information, visit www.jlmlubricants.com/en-au

ZF Aftermarket additionally markets a range of premium quality oils suited to the broad spectrum of vehicles on our roads.

These specialised ZF Aftermarket transmission lubricants contain a matched combination of high-quality base oils and special additives, which delivers excellent lubrication and friction properties even under the most extreme of operating conditions.

ZF LifeguardFluid oils are available for four, five, six, seven, eight and nine speed applications in a variety of sizes, depending on the application. For more information, visit www.zf.com/lubricants or call 1800 ZF SALES (1800 93 72537).

HOW MANY MILES HAS YOUR OIL DONE?

Mobil 1 encourages you to consider what testing the oil you are using has gone through

As a company passionate about absolute performance, outstanding protection and pioneering innovation, Mobil 1 explains it performs well over one million miles of arduous testing on every one of its new formulations and specifications before it hits the shelves.

Thousands of hours are invested in dyno verification and road driving across multiple engine platforms, in multiple locations, under every operating condition imaginable.

So, Mobil 1 asks: has the oil you’re using been tested for a million-plus miles?

Even after all that, the company explains that every Mobil lubricant then goes through further independent industry evaluation, such as API, ACEA and ILSAC.

Then there’s the incredibly demanding Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) verification and approval process.

Mobil 1 says you should keep in mind that the manufacturer’s specification is the minimum standard.

Mobil says its goal is to exceed the minimum specification in several key performance areas, such as wear protection, friction reduction, emissions and internal cleanliness, along with hot and cold weather performance.

To maintain its title of “world’s leading synthetic engine oil brand” and to push the boundaries, Mobil 1 says its testing regime never stops. Indeed, it is ongoing, and not just in Mobil’s “world-class” laboratories.

Each month thousands of Mobil oil samples are taken from partner Taxi, shuttle-bus and trucking fleets for detailed analysis.

Not only do these vehicles see exceptionally high annual milage, they typically get worked hard, whilst experiencing the extremes of engine operating conditions – such as long run times, gruelling stopstart driving, sustained high engine temperatures, and huge swings in ambient temperatures, all of which is hard on oils.

Mobil 1 says it is these severe conditions which make these vehicles perfect roaming laboratories. As well as taking oil samples, Mobil engineers and researchers routinely dismantle these engines for precise measurement and detailed visual inspection to identify even the slightest signs of wear.

Mobil’s scientists and formulators use the vast amount of real-world data points collected to not only verify existing product performance, but to continually refine existing formulations. The data also reportedly generates invaluable and unique new insights that help drive the groundbreaking innovation necessary for developing the next generation of advanced oils. For more information, visit www.mobil.com