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The South African manufacturing world has been on the rise for quite some time. They have changed their methods, which originally involved cutting corners. However, in today’s world they are maintaining large production and transportation equipment by doing the opposite. It’s been one of the essential areas to keep pace with the growing demand as well as balancing costs. So its no surprise that Shell synthetic oil is the number one choice. The only thing it provides is high quality standards.

When purchasing Shell rimula oil it can come in SAE 10W, 30, and 40. These are primarily used for off-highway diesel powered fleets. If you’re using a Caterpillar 3600 series engine then rimula will be the recommendation. This provides more longevity, which is why Shell synthetic oil has been in Caterpillar’s new engine specifications for over 45 years.

There are strict performance requirements when using Shell rimula oils. Whether it’s API CF, CD-plus, CC, SD, SE, and MIL-L-2104C; engines are met with both diesel and gasoline. If you want to see the essential testing it’s easy to see that transmission oils are top-notch as well. In order to continue this trait, synthetic oils are fine tuned every year in order to provide top quality products Shell can be proud to achieve. Scientists understand that the acceptable options in year’s past are not acceptable today. In the end, the goal is to keep up with technology in order to provide the best synthetic oil in the world.

The main difference of Rimula Oil from other brands is the high alkalinity (TBN-E 12.0) that is created to neutralize the wear-causing products of combustion. Ordinary API CD oils cannot address this crucial factor. The changing petroleum mixtures can also leave fuel sulfur levels high and Rimula attacks this problem by adding an extra measure of protection.

Mining, steel fabrication, transportation fleets or regular vehicles for courier or personal use all rely on one thing, the engine. Not all synthetic oil is interchangeable for engines and Shell addresses this as well. FormulaShell TM is designed for vehicles in all parts of the world where temperatures dip below freezing on a regular basis. Making auto parts for different automobile manufacturers is a growing presence in South Africa and with the aid of Shell, can provide leading technology tips.

Bio and ethanol is another area where Shell can help with changing technology. This revolves around the kinds that have been introduced to engines over the past half-decade. It’s an extremely difficult challenge to overcome. There are so many different types of chemical reactions in an engine that it’s nice to know companies like Shell provide an unbeatable product.

If you look at all the automobile manufacturing requirements; FormulaShellTM exceeds all of them. They do this by offering two viscosity grades, which are SAE 5w-30 and SAE 10w-30. The standards are different from one company to the next, but with Shell synthetic oil they address this issue head on.

South Africa has been home to Shell for over 100 years and they have dedicated the long line of synthetic oil and other products to the needs of the nation. Surrounding countries also benefit from the quality that Shell South Africa has to offer.

If you’re looking for a leader in the industry then consider Atlas Oil as your designated distributor. You can learn more about them by visiting; www.atlasoil.co.za.

Robert Blignaut is Manager of Atlas Oil & Chemicals, a Shell Synthetic Oil Distributor located in Johannesburg, South Africa. To find out more information, click on Shell Synthetic Oil Products

Apr152011

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