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vals for B100 engine oils to mitigate the risk
of increased fuel entry and engine damage.
To meet warranty conditions, the freight
forwarder had to reduce oil change intervals
from 120,000 kilometers to 30,000 kilometers,
increasing costs and additional CO2 emissions.
A trial was conducted with the truck
manufacturer to address this, analyzing engine
oils every 5,000 kilometers. e test revealed
that the engine oils in four trucks reached
the 30,000-kilometer milestone without any
issues and exhibited good quality. e analysis
data indicated that the oil could be changed
every 90,000 kilometers, and the manufac
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turer approved extended oil service intervals
of up to 65,000 kilometers. As a result, the
freight forwarder would save over €75,000
annually in engine oil costs, leading to a
more favorable cost structure and improved
CO2 balance.
In conclusion, optimizing lubricant
usage through condition-based oil changes
offers environmental and financial benefits.
Companies can extend oil service intervals by
implementing regular oil analyses and reducing
oil consumption, CO2 emissions, and costs.
e examples of wind turbines and goods
vehicles demonstrate the positive outcomes
that can be achieved by prioritizing lubricant
management. ese practices contribute to
climate protection and help companies achieve
their sustainability goals while improving their
bottom line.
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