Champion Extends Contingency Program for Diesel Drag Racers Who Win with Blue Flame Peformance Engine Oil

Photo courtesy Diesel Motorsports

At the end of 2020 we shared information about Champion Oil's Diesel Racing Contingency Program for 2021. The aim of this program was to link Champion Blue Flame Performance Diesel Racing Engine Oils directly with diesel drag racers in all classes and in most sanctioned diesel drag-racing events in North America.

Winners from local diesel drag events to national championship diesel drag racing events are eligible for cash contingency payouts. Examples of diesel drag races to be rewarded include: The Outlaw Diesel Super Series, National Association of Diesel Motorsports, Ultimate Callout Challenge,  Scheid Diesel Extravaganza, Sun Coast Shakedown, Rudy's Truck Jam, Ultimate Callout Challenge, Outlaw Diesel Revenge,  Holly Rock Customs Showdown, Rocky Top Diesel Shootout, Hardway Sunshine Showdown, Battle at the Alamo, East Coast Diesel Nationals, Diesel World Drags, Blackout in the Country, Week-End on the Edge, etc.

 
Diesel Drag Racers Rewarded for Wins with Champion Blue Flame Performance Engine Oil   

Diesel racers can apply for the Champion Diesel Racing Oil Contingency Program by clicking on the orange button in the right hand column or click here.  

 

Photo courtesy NADM (Diesel Motorsports)

Blue Flame Diesel Engine Oils are formulated with workhorse high-zinc performance additives, superior protection, advanced polymer technology, and high TBN, supported by a carrier blend of synthetic fluids.

In addition, Blue Flame Diesel Engine Oils deliver everything tacers come to expects in a premium diesel oil: unmatched high temperature film strength and lubricity protection, with the muscle to combat oil shear and maximize sustained cylinder compression. They also inhibit oxidation, corrosive acids, sludge and varnish build-up.

 

Blue Flame performance oils keep diesel engines going longer by reducing soot-induced engine wear, controlling abrasive soot contamination and preventing high temperature corrosion, even while allowing for improved fuel economy and lower total cost of ownership. They are proven to increase engine horse power and torque. Champion Blue Flame Diesel Engine Oils are purpose-built for extreme protection and performance.

https://www.championbrands.com/diesel-engine-oils/

About Champion Brands, LLC
Champion, a PLZ Aeroscience Company, is a globally recognized industry leader in specialty lubricants for over 65 years. Champion also produces and blends over 300 products including fuel, oil, engine additives, and lubricants for the racing, automotive, heavy truck, agricultural, industrial, and specialty markets. For more information call Champion at 660-890-6231 Champion Brands, LLC; 1001 Golden Drive, Clinton, MO visit championbrands.com

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New Diesel Engine Oil Technologies Lead To Improved Performance and Efficiency

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Since the mid-1970s the U.S. government has taken on the role of setting standards for fuel efficiency and reduction of emissions. In 1975 Congress implemented Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, which has been a driver for much of the change that has occurred in engine design during the past five decades. The trigger at that time was the OPEC oil embargo that caused shortages and a spike in fuel prices, so the initial standards were more focused on fuel consumption.

Efforts to reduce emissions gradually increased in importance in subsequent decades. Along with engine design improvements it became apparent that more advanced lubricants were needed to achieve the goals being required by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Near the end of July Fleet Owner magazine published a story about emissions efficiency related to new diesel engine oil technologies. The aim of this story is to help fleet owners and managers understand the new formulations being introduced to satisfy global fuel economy targets. What follows are some highlights from this article.

An engine oil's main task is to reduce friction and ensure that moving parts are kept from coming in contact with one another. (This latter function is why film strength is increasingly important.) Oil is also necessary to transfer heat away from the engine and remove impurities and debris that might collect on critical parts.

With the technical advances taking place in diesel engine, driven by the need for greater efficiency, the lubricants are experiencing greater stress. Not only must they perform under harsher conditions for longer oil-drain intervals, they must do so in the presence of biofuels, without compromising protection.

In recent decades we've seen the introduction of significantly thinner oils for automobiles. It's been recognized that there are also gains to be made in the heavy duty truck market by means of lower-viscosity oils. How far can one go without compromising engine durability?

The rest of this article presents the results of field trials by Shell pertaining to fuel economy in Class 8 trucks. The data they have analyzed is drawn from 39 million miles of testing with CK-4 and FA-4 technologies. (See: Understanding CK-4 and FA-4) 

The first benefit is that lengthened oil drain intervals can result in major oil savings for fleets due to fewer oil changes. Using a higher quality oil, as opposed to one meeting minimum standards, drain intervals would nearly double and oil usage nearly cut in half.

A higher quality diesel engine oil is more impervious to oil breakdown, which makes longer oil drain intervals possible. The majority of these oils use synthetic or hybrid basestocks. The article details Shell's tiered offerings for the various engine types. You can find the Champion Brand diesel oils for your application here.

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Here's help to select the right diesel oil for your application:
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OEMs, Fleets Improve Performance and Efficiency with New Engine Oil Technologies

Five Questions to Help You Pick the Right Diesel Engine Oil

Our editors are on vacation, so we're posting some of our favorite stories from the previous year which we thought worth repeating.

Viscosity control? Shear stability? TBN retention? Confused? Best to start your search by understanding your application; tractor pulling, drag racing, stationary, street, off-road, etc. Let's take a look at these five simple questions.

What are your engine oil specifications? 

It’s important to follow what your original equipment manufacturer recommends. Reading your owner’s manual is the key to maximizing your equipment’s performance. Your manual contains vital API information about caring for your engine, including which oil grades are best suited for them. For example: SAE 15W-40, 10W-30, 5W-40 oil? Mineral, semi, or full synthetic base stock needs to be considered.

How important is fuel economy? 

If you’re keeping an eye on your miles per gallon, the right lubricant can help your equipment achieve its maximum fuel efficiency. By squeezing a few extra miles from each tank, you can see major savings over time. A semi or full-synthetic diesel engine oil is your best option to deliver maximum fuel efficiency without compromising engine performance, improving fuel economy by up to 2 percent under normal conditions and by up to 3 percent during cold starts.

Does your diesel engine run in a range of temperatures? 

Speaking of cold starts, temperature is another important consideration when choosing an engine oil. Extreme temperatures, whether hot or cold, can be brutal on moving parts in your equipment. Heat can quickly turn an engine into an oven, and the cold can thicken some oils until they’re practically jelly.

How old is your diesel engine? 

Most diesel owners want to stretch the life of their engine as long as possible. To perform their best, older diesel engines require attentive care, and a quality lubricant can go a long way toward maintaining them. For example, is your diesel running a DPF or no? Rebuilt for performance? Out of warranty?

Are you looking for more horse power or torque? 

Be sure to look at the oil’s data or spec sheet to see if it addresses increased performance, or is high in anti-wear protection, etc. Look for semi and full synthetic diesel engine oils that use shear stable synthetic base oils that are also high in film strength, have viscosity control, work with high compression, have a higher TBN retention, and if needed, designed to address demands of turbo or super-charged diesel engines.

We hope this has helped a little in your decision. Need a place to start? Take a look at these eight diesel engine oils: https://www.championbrands.com/diesel-engine-oils/

THIS STORY ORIGINALLY APPEARED IN SEPTEMBER 2020

Champion Oil Launches 5-Minute Engine Flush for Diesel Applications

In addition to their reliability over the long haul, today's diesel engines have become increasingly efficient. These benefits, however, are not a given. We as owners need to take care of our engines as well. Here's an announcement from June 15 about a new product from Champion Brands, the 5 Minute Engine Flush.

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Champion Oil, a global leader in specialty lubricants, has announced the launch of a 5-Minute Engine Flush (Part #4133) with robust solvent characteristics that cleans valves, stubborn engine deposits, sludge, varnish, plus restores lost performance. The product protects, frees sticking valves and removes harmful buildups.

Sludge buildup can be caused by prolonged oil change intervals, stop-and-go driving, or vehicle inactivity for months at a time.

Engine oil is intended to cycle through the engine, lubricating components to help keep them in good working order. Sometimes, however, the manner in which a person drives can interfere with the oil being able to do the job it was meant to do.  

For example, short trips and lots of stop-and-go driving can cause particles in the oil to become deposits in a diesel engine, which builds up over time. If this particulate matter becomes excessive, clean oil is virtually useless in removing it. 

The procedure for this 5-Minute Engine Flush is as follows. Remove a small amount of oil from the engine and add Champion 5-Minute Engine Flush, which is designed to break up carbon, varnish and sludge deposits in the engine. Take the vehicle for a test drive, or idle for 10 minutes while occasionally increasing the RPM to work the chemical throughout the engine. As the deposits are loosened they will become suspended in the oil and trapped in the filter. The vehicle is then ready for a new oil change with a new filter, thereby removing the dirt, gunk and used oil.

There are other benefits to consider. For example, if your diesel vehicle has experienced a head gasket leak where coolant has seeped into the crankcase and mixed with the oil, it is important that this is cleaned out thoroughly. 

A pre-owned vehicle with no maintenance records or recent internal engine repairs would benefit from a flush. And when there have been long intervals between oil changes, a flush would address the matter of oil getting dirtier over time with the likelihood that carbons and other particles have built up in the engine.

Champion 5-Minute Engine Flush is a highly effective cleaning product that gives engines a fresh start. The treat rate is 24 oz. for diesel applications. 

About the company: Champion Brands, LLC, is a globally recognized industry leader in specialty lubricants for over 65 years. Champion also produces and blends over 350 products including fuel, oil, engine additives, and lubricants for the racing, automotive, heavy truck,

agricultural, industrial, and specialty markets. For more information about Champion products contact your nearest Champion distributor or call Champion at 660-890-6231. Champion Brands, LLC; 1001 Golden Drive, Clinton, MO, 64735 or go to http://www.championbrands.com

2021 Champion New Products
and Announcements

Champion Brands Celebrates 65 Years in the Lubricant Business

Champion Oil's Winter-Blend Diesel Flo Fuel Additive Gets an Upgrade

Highlighting A New All-Season Air Brake Anti-Freeze from Champion Brands

Champion’s Classic & Muscle 15W-50 Motor Oil for Vintage Trucks

Blue Flame Contingency Program for Drag Racers: How to Get Your Piece of the Action

Champion Oil Seeking Diesel Vehicle Builds for SEMA 2021

Special Offer For New Champion Diesel Oil Distributors

Champion Blue Flame Diesel Engine Oil Recommended for Limited-Edition Shelby F-250 Super Baja Pick-Up

Champion Oil Introduces a Professional Grade 80% Ether Starting Fluid
Champion Blue Flame Diesel Engine Oil Supports OOIDA Members
Champion Offers Power-Shield Assembly Lube & Oil Booster to Diesel Engine Builders

Champion Launches API CK-4 Premium Heavy Duty SAE 10W-30 Diesel Engine Oil

Champion Dot 5 Brake Fluid Is Purpose Built for Classic, Antique and Collector Diesel Vehicles

 

Nearly Half of All Commercial Trucks Now Powered by Clean Diesel Technology with Near Zero Emissions

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Yesterday the Diesel Technology Forum released information from a new study with impressive new numbers regarding the adoption of advanced diesel technology. Nearly half (49%) of all commercial diesel trucks on the road today utilize the newest diesel engine technology, eliminating 202 million metric tons of CO2, 27 million metric tons of NOx ad 1.6 million metric tons of PM. All this has been achieved while simultaneously saving almost 20 billion gallons of diesel and 296 million barrels of crude. 

Right now 23 states exceed this average and Indiana leads the pack with 67% of its commercial trucks being 2011 or newer. 

To fully appreciate how significant these numbers are, consider this. The quantity of emissions and fuel savings is equivalent to replacing 43 million cars with EVs or creating a 210,000 acre wind farm (roughly 5 times the size of Washington D.C.).

How many Americans are aware of how much progress has been made in reducing toxic discharge? Throughout the coming decade we will see even greater environmental gains.

"Results from the newest technology diesel vehicles are growing in the form of cleaner air and fewer greenhouse gases in communities around the country," said Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum. For those unfamiliar, the DTF is a not-for-profit association that represents leaders in diesel engines, equipment and fuels.

The primary reason all this is important is that diesel-powered commercial carriers are the primary, and favored, way of transporting goods across our ribbons of highway. Reliability, durability, low-cost acquisition and operation, high-value resale and flexibility head the list of reasons diesel-powered trucks are dominant. With the incremental improvements to achieve zero emissions and energy-efficient performance, diesel's contributions to our nation's economic growth are significant and unheralded.

Diesel Technology Forum continues to do important work as advocates on behalf of diesel. We're exceedingly appreciative of their lobbying efforts and all the numbers crunching they do to assemble this kind of encouraging information for the diesel community. 

The full article is a five minute read. You can check it out here.

How to Get Maximum Service Life Out of Your Diesel Engine

Diesel engines have historically been respected for their longevity and reliability, as well as their towing power due to their torque-monster status. With the ever-increasing focus on emissions in more recent year there has been a trade-off. 

According to an article in Driving Line earlier this month, the result has been that to reach the absolute minimal emissions engine builders have had to nominally sacrifice reliability and fuel economy.

So the question this article strives to answer is this: How do you make today's diesel-powered trucks last as long as possible? The short answer is to not neglect routine maintenance, not skimp on replacement parts and knowing how your emissions control system works. The rest of the article offers the following tips.

1. Run Quality Fuel
Today's ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) isn't great, but engines manufactured since 2006 were designed to run on it. Unfortunately, diesel fuel is fairly unstable. Over a relatively short time period diesel fuel will degrade. The Driving Line article asserts that within four weeks after being refined, "diesel fuel can degrade as much as 26-percent. For this reason they recommend using "quality fuel from a highly-frequented filling station." When you think about it, it makes sense. This will prolong the life of your injectors and injection pump as well. Fuel additives will help as well. 

2. Don't Neglect Filter Changes
Filters exist for a reason. It's assumed that a certain amount of contaminants will get into the fuel tank. You need to keep these from being pushed into the injectors. Fuel filters remove the debris that would give you headaches later if you need to replace injectors. Similarly, oil filters keep your lubricants clean so that the engine runs optimally as designed. 

The author also mentioned the water separator. Fuel filters capture debris, but what about that other pesky contaminant: water. Diesel fuel absorbs water and can thereby become contaminated in that was. Therefore many diesels feature a water separator that extracts water from the fuel. This needs to be maintained as well.

3. Perform Regular Oil Changes
This is a Vehicle Maintenance 101 type of thing, yet people disregard it to their peril. The author notes that it's not necessarily a matter of changing the oil at "x" number of miles because there are other variables that factor in. A lot of diesel work trucks spend a high amount of time idling. The odometer does not adequately reflect how much time the engine has been running. According to this article, one hour of idling is equivalent to 25 miles of driving.  

4. Replace Your Air Filter, Too, As Needed
This could have been included under the Filters category above, but it's worth underscoring here because of its relationship to the turbo. If you're only driving on highways and other paved surfaces, you simply need to check the filter periodically. Many engines are used in work trucks in gravel pits and other dusty terrains. The air filter is your "last line of defense" in protecting the turbocharger's compressor wheel. Replacing a turbo will make your wallet skinnier. Driving Line states that the number one cause of turbo failure comes from swallowing debris from a dirty air filter. Keep it clean.

5. Emissions Issues
Emission control devices and sensors can be a problem. This article states that "EGR coolers and valves, DPF's, diesel oxidation catalysts and SCR/DEF systems are problematic--along with all the sensors that go along with them." How you address this seems to be a gray area. The author shows support for using OEM parts, but then seems to suggest here that you may choose to work with your independent mechanic for an aftermarket solution. Your goal will be minimum downtime with the aim of maximum service life. Servicing these components is infrequent but essential for long-term reliable performance.

6. OEM Parts
The author suggests that the manufacturers of engines know what is best for the engines they have designed. He also notes that certain kinds of non-OEM parts can jeopardize your warranty. We certainly want to exercise care in that regard. Nevertheless, the aftermarket exists because there are smart people who have created solutions for issues missed by the manufacturers.  

The article closes by citing examples of pickups that have travelled far beyond their expected service life. A 6.0L Power Stroke that had hefty numbers, a 6.6L LMM Duramax V-8 with 600K miles towing campers, a Chevrolet Silverado 3500 with 740K miles... They're out there. They're designed to go the distance, but taking good care of your baby is up to you.

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Champion Launches API CK-4 Premium Heavy Duty SAE 10W-30 Diesel Oil

How to Tell Whether You Have a Bad Diesel Fuel Injector

All diesel engines use fuel injection. The first mass-produced diesel car, the Mercedes-Benz, used fuel injection as early as the late 1930s. Fuel injection was first introduced in gas-powered passenger cars in the 1950s. By the 1990s fuel injection replaced carburetors altogether in passenger cars. The chief difference between carburetion and fuel injection is that the former sucks the fuel into the engine whereas fuel injectors atomize the fuel by injecting it under high pressure through the nozzle.

Fuel injectors consist of two main components, the nozzle and the injector body. If either of these gets damaged of clogged, it compromises the overall performance of your vehicle. One of the keys to smooth, efficient performance is to make sure your injectors are clean. 

A story in yesterday's EconoTimes addresses this issue of injector performance. It's titled 7 Signs That You May Have a Bad Diesel Fuel Injector. Here are the seven things to pay attention to, according to this story. 

1. Engine Misfiring or Vibrating
Does your vehicle frequently misfire? Do you experience a delay when you press the accelerator? This could be a sign that you have an injector issue.

2. Check Engine Warning Light
There was a time when check engine lights were more of a nuisance than accurate indicator of trouble. I had a mechanic once tell me that the solution was to put a postage stamp over it because they were too sensitive. Nowadays, they are invaluable. A good mechanic can take a reading on the codes and tell you precisely which cylinder injectors are causing a problem. You should first check your glow plugs before going the extra mile to check the injectors.

3. Rough Idle
According to EconoTimes, if you have a change in the feel of your vehicle when idling, it may be a clogged injector. It may also be an clogged air filter, so you may want to start there, especially if you drive on dusty roads and haven't checked it in a while.

4. Engine Stalling
If your engine stalls for no apparent reason, it may be because the engine is not getting the fuel it needs. Insufficient fuel will cause the engine to stall out. When injectors are badly clogged, this will be a consequence, though it can also be caused by a fuel leak where the injector is connected to the fuel lines.

5. Diesel Fuel Smell
If you have a diesel fuel smell while driving, this is very likely a faulty injector leaking. You need to take care of this right away. 

6. Poor Fuel Economy
Another reason to keep your injectors clean is because for it is essential for optimal engine performance and fuel efficiency.

7. Bad Emissions
If you live in a state with required vehicle inspections, you may fail an emissions test and wonder why. It is quite possible you have partially clogged injectors. 

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One way to address these issues is to include fuel injector cleaning as part of your routine engine maintenance regimen. Just as you have become disciplined about routine oil and filter changes and checking fluids, so you will want to incorporate routine fuel injection cleaning. 

Diesel fuel injection cleaners are fairly essential to longer service life from your engine. There are other fuel additives that serve specific purposes as well including deposit modifiers, corrosion inhibitors, freeze depressants and more.

Two fuel additives from Champion Brands that you may be unaware of are Diesel Flo Fuel Conditioner and Power Plus Diesel Fuel Additive with Cetane.  The latter will not only remove deposits but also reduce emissions, provide corrosion protection, increase cetane and improve power, a multi-functional diesel additive for today's high-pressure common-rail injectors and modern diesel fuels.

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The article 7 Signs That You May Have A Bad Diesel Fuel Injector has additional information that is not elaborated upon here. To read the full story, Follow This Link.

Champion Launches API CK-4 Premium Heavy-Duty SAE 10W-30 Diesel Engine Oil

Champion Brands has been celebrating 65 years in business this year by introducing new products and noteworthy specials. Yesterday they released a new API CK-4 Premium Heavy-Duty 10W-30 Diesel Engine Oil which has been designed to provide robust performance for the next generation of diesel engines. 

The new oil is a response to the new American Petroleum Institute (API) diesel specs that were launched a few years ago. The objective with these new specifications is to give extra protection for heavy duty engines while helping them meet environmental regulations. API CK-4 effectively replaces API CJ-4 and is backward compatible with most diesel applications where API CJ-4 has been previously recommended. The new oil spec requires better shear stability, oxidation resistance and aeration control than its predecessor.

Champion's cost-efficient petroleum-based diesel engine oil provides increased power density while reducing oil volume and extending drain intervals. It also controls oxidation by-products and deposits. Its high wear protection and viscosity stability helps maximize the performance life of today's advanced diesel engines.

Champion API CK-4 Premium Heavy-Duty SAE 10W-30 Diesel Engine Oil controls oxidation, aeration, corrosive acids, sludge and varnish precursors which allow for extended drains and minimized wear even under the most extreme conditions. It has higher resistance to permanent shear loss and exceptional wear protection, providing unmatched value for many diesel owners.

Champion API CK-4 Premium Heavy-Duty SAE 10W-30 Diesel Engine Oil (Part# 4154N) meets or exceeds the following specifications: API CK-4, CJ-4, CI-4 Plus, ACEA E7-16, E9-16, JASO DH-2, Volvo VDS-4.5, VDS-4, Cummins CES 20086, Detroit Diesel. DFS93K218,  Cummins CES 20081,Detroit Diesel DFS93K222, Ford WSS-M2C171-F1, Renault VI RLD-3, MCK EO-O Premium Plus, CAT ECF-3.

Specific Properties Include: Viscosity Index -6200 @-25C, HTHS @ 150C -3.5, Distillates (Petroleum), Hydrotreated Light and Heavy Paraffinic.
https://www.championbrands.com/diesel-engine-oils/ 

About the company: Champion Brands, LLC, is a globally recognized industry leader in specialty lubricants for over 65 years. Champion produces and blends over 300 products including fuel, oil, engine additives, and lubricants for the automotive, racing, heavy truck, agricultural, industrial, commercial, and specialty markets. For more information about Champion API CK-4 Premium Heavy-Duty SAE 10W-30 Diesel Engine Oil (Part# 4154N) contact your nearest Champion distributor or call Champion at 660-890-6231. Champion Brands, LLC; 1001 Golden Drive, Clinton, MO, or go to www.championbrands.com

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2021 Champion New Products
and Announcements

Champion Brands Celebrates 65 Years in the Lubricant Business

Champion Oil's Winter-Blend Diesel Flo Fuel Additive Gets an Upgrade

Highlighting A New All-Season Air Brake Anti-Freeze from Champion Brands

Champion’s Classic & Muscle 15W-50 Motor Oil for Vintage Trucks

Blue Flame Contingency Program for Drag Racers: How to Get Your Piece of the Action

Champion Oil Seeking Diesel Vehicle Builds for SEMA 2021

Special Offer For New Champion Diesel Oil Distributors

Champion Blue Flame Diesel Engine Oil Recommended for Limited-Edition Shelby F-250 Super Baja Pick-Up

Champion Oil Introduces a Professional Grade 80% Ether Starting Fluid
Champion Blue Flame Diesel Engine Oil Supports OOIDA Members
Champion Offers Power-Shield Assembly Lube & Oil Booster to Diesel Engine Builders

Champion’s Limited-Slip Friction Modifier Additive Formulated for Diesel Pick-Ups

 

Five Questions To Help You Decide Which Diesel Oil To Use

If you're confused when it comes to choosing the right engine oil for your truck, don't be alarmed. You're not alone. 

Sometimes it seems like everything is more complicated than it used to be. When was the last time you looked at the toothpaste options at Walgreens. Seems like it's a half mile long with every kind of whitener, plaque remover, gum treatment, breath freshener, ad nauseam. 

In the lubrication world, the various terms may be different, but the level of confusion remains the same. Viscosity control? Shear stability? TBN retention? 

When all is said and done, the best place to begin your oil selection search is to consider your application. Are tractor pulling or drag racing? Is the application stationary, street, or off-road? Here are five basic questions to help direct you to the right solution.

What are your engine oil specifications? 

It’s important to follow what your original equipment manufacturer recommends. Reading your owner’s manual is the key to maximizing your equipment’s performance. Your manual contains vital API information about caring for your engine, including which oil grades are best suited for them. For example: SAE 15W-40, 10W-30, 5W-40 oil? Mineral, semi, or full synthetic base stock needs to be considered.

How important is fuel economy? 

If you’re keeping an eye on your miles per gallon, the right lubricant can help your equipment achieve its maximum fuel efficiency. By squeezing a few extra miles from each tank, you can see major savings over time. A semi or full-synthetic diesel engine oil is your best option to deliver maximum fuel efficiency without compromising engine performance. It can improve fuel economy by up to 2 percent under normal conditions and by up to 3 percent during cold starts.

Does your diesel engine run in a range of temperatures? 

Speaking of cold starts, temperature is another important consideration when choosing an engine oil. Extreme temperatures, whether hot or cold, can be brutal on moving parts in your equipment. Heat can quickly turn an engine into an oven, and the cold can thicken some oils until they’re practically jelly.

How old is your diesel engine? 

Most diesel owners want to stretch the life of their engine as long as possible. To perform their best, older diesel engines require attentive care, and a quality lubricant can go a long way toward maintaining them. For example, is your diesel not running a DPF? Rebuilt for performance? Out of warranty?

Are looking for more horse power or torque? 

Be sure to look at the oil’s data or spec sheet to see if it addresses increased performance, high in anti-wear protection, etc. Look for semi and full synthetic diesel engine oils that use shear stable synthetic base oils. That are also high in film strength, have viscosity control, work with high compression, have a higher TBN retention, and if needed, designed to address demands of turbo or super-charged diesel engines.

I hope this has helped a little in your decision. Need a place to start? Take a look at these eight diesel engine oils: https://www.championbrands.com/diesel-engine-oils/ And if you're still confused, Ask Jake.

May Special: Motor State Distributing Offering 10% Discount on Blue Flame Diesel Engine Oils to Wholesale Accounts.

“Founded in 1964 as a part-time venture in George Lane’s garage, Lane Automotive (Retail) and Motor State Distributing (Wholesale) has become a speed equipment industry phenomenon,” stated Karl Dedolph, Director of Performance and Racing at Champion Oil.

“Since the days when local racers lined up to buy racing parts at that tiny, one man shop, the company has grown and is comprised today of four separate divisions. One thing has remained the same throughout the years of growth - the desire to provide the best parts and the best service at competitive prices.”

 

Dedolph added, “Known the world over as a premier supplier of performance parts and accessories for racers, hot rodders, truck and off-road enthusiasts, Lane Automotive, Motor State Distributing, ALLSTAR Performance, and Lane Automotive Collectables serve customers around the world located in Watervliet, Michigan, at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Michigan 140. / 1-800-772-2678.    https://www.motorstate.com/

 

During the month of May, Motor State Distributing is offering a 10% discount on Blue Flame Diesel Engine Oils to wholesale accounts.

Blue Flame Diesel Engine Oils are formulated with workhorse high-zinc performance additives, superior protection, advanced polymer technology, and high TBN, supported by a carrier blend of synthetic fluids. 

In addition, Blue Flame Diesel Engine Oils deliver unmatched high temperature film strength and lubricity protection, with the muscle to combat oil shear and maximize sustained cylinder compression. They also inhibit oxidation, corrosive acids, sludge and varnish build-up. 

 

These robust performance oils keep diesel engines going longer by reducing soot-induced engine wear, controlling abrasive soot contamination and preventing high temperature corrosion, even while allowing for improved fuel economy and lower total cost of ownership. They are proven to increase engine horse power and torque. https://www.championbrands.com/diesel-engine-oils/

Motor State Distributing also has a 10% off Wholesale Special in May for Champion Race Motor Oils, Classic & Muscle Motor Oils, Power Shield Engine Builder Products, Modern Muscle Motor Oils, and everything else Champion. https://www.motorstate.com/ 

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2021 Champion New Products
and Announcements

Champion Brands Celebrates 65 Years in the Lubricant Business

Champion Oil's Winter-Blend Diesel Flo Fuel Additive Gets an Upgrade

Highlighting A New All-Season Air Brake Anti-Freeze from Champion Brands

Champion’s Classic & Muscle 15W-50 Motor Oil for Vintage Trucks

Blue Flame Contingency Program for Drag Racers: How to Get Your Piece of the Action

Champion Oil Seeking Diesel Vehicle Builds for SEMA 2021

Special Offer For New Champion Diesel Oil Distributors

Champion Blue Flame Diesel Engine Oil Recommended for Limited-Edition Shelby F-250 Super Baja Pick-Up

Champion Oil Introduces a Professional Grade 80% Ether Starting Fluid
Champion Blue Flame Diesel Engine Oil Supports OOIDA Members

Champion Offers Power-Shield Assembly Lube & Oil Booster to Diesel Engine Builders

Champion Offers Power-Shield Assembly Lube & Oil Booster to Diesel Engine Builders

As the economy emerges from its pandemic hibernation, Champion Brands is boosting its visibility with a number of new products, programs and product upgrades. The company released this announcement this week. 

Champion Offers Power-Shield Assembly Lube & Oil Booster to Diesel Engine Builders

Champion Oil, a recognized global leader in specialty lubricants, is now offering Power-Shield Engine Assembly Lube & Oil Booster with 6,270 parts-per-million (PPM) of Zinc, 4,820 PPM of Phosphorus, and 54,220 PPM of Calcium providing repair facilities, re-man services, installers, and diesel engine builders superior lubrication protection.

Champion Power-Shield Engine Assembly Lube & Oil Booster, part #4281, provides outstanding resistance to scuffing, wear and friction during hard break-in of new and rebuilt diesel engines.

Champion Power-Shield Engine Assembly Lube & Oil Booster can also be used as an oil booster to replace the critical anti -wear additives that current API rated diesel engine oils leave out. The Power-Shield product is highly concentrated with zinc-thiophosphates, sulfonates, and phenates that boost engine oil protection that prevent sludge formation and keep high-performance diesel engines running efficiently. These additives are also an anti-wear agent to prevent premature diesel engine wear and provide corrosion and oxidation protection.

As temperatures rise and surfaces come closer together, Champion’s proprietary chemistry gradually decomposes resulting in protection of critical metal surfaces. This heat-activated process provides wear protection of an oil film in areas of increased friction. When parts move during operation, any sliding or rolling motion reduces metal-to-metal contact. 

Without an oil film providing sufficient wear protection, diesel engine components can eventually wear down and affect valve operation. Diesel engine power and efficiency can decline if the cam cannot lift the valves enough to adequately charge the chamber for ignition or release exhaust fumes.

This robust product dissolves completely in oil without clogging oil passageways or plugging diesel oil filters.  To achieve a thicker consistency when setting a cam in place, for example, it can be mixed in part with Champion’s Moly Grease – part #4051T.

With assembly lube and anti-wear additives being one of the most important parts of a diesel engine build, the engine-builders that use Champion Power-Shield Engine Assembly Lube & Oil Booster will experience the difference provided by numerous barriers of protection. This quality product is field tested by diesel engine builders and suitable for use in all types of diesel engines including current API rated diesel engine oils that are low in ant-wear additives.  
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• Part# 4281K/12 12/12 oz.
• Part# 4281D 5 Gal.

About the company: Champion Brands, LLC, is a globally recognized industry leader in specialty lubricants for over 65 years. Champion Brands, LLC produces and blends over 350 products including fuel, oil, engine additives, and lubricants for the automotive, racing, heavy truck, agricultural, industrial, and specialty markets. For more information about Champion Lubricants contact your nearest Champion distributor, or call Champion at 660-890-06231. Champion Brands, LLC; 1001 Golden Drive, Clinton, MO, or go to  http://www.championbrands.com

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When Do Diesel Engines Need To Use A Break-In Oil And Why You Should Choose Champion PowerShield

Champion PowerShield: A Premium Break-In-Oil and Top Choice of Diesel Engine Builders

Champion Oil, with the help of testing from top-tier diesel engine builders from around the country, now offers three different motor oils specifically designed to reduce the potential of engine failure during a hard break-in. These purpose-built “mineral based” lubricants are offered in SAE 30, 10w-40, and 20w-50 viscosities.  

Champion’s PowerShield Break-in oils are specifically formulated to seal the piston rings against the cylinder wall for maximum engine compression and power. Break-in-oils typically use conventional base stock without friction-modifier additives to allow controlled wear between the rings and cylinder wall. They also contain a high level of zinc and phosphorus additives to protect the camshaft and other components during break in.

How PowerShield Works

Break-in oil is different from regular motor oil because it is designed to allow the rings to wear down the peaks on the cylinder wall to form a good seal. Regular motor oil, in contrast, is designed to prevent wear.  

Sealing the piston rings when breaking in an engine requires allowing the rings and piston skirt to carefully wear down the peaks on the cylinder wall. Although a new or freshly honed cylinder appears smooth to the naked eye, it contains microscopic peaks and valleys. If the valleys are too deep, they collect excess oil, which burns during combustion and leads to oil consumption.

The sharp peaks provide insufficient area to allow the rings to seat tightly. That means highly pressurized combustion gases can blow past the rings and into the crankcase, contaminating the oil and taking potential horsepower with it. The result is maximum compression and minimum oil consumption.

Plus, Champion’s PowerShield Break-In-Oil helps harden the camshaft so it’s more resilient to wear. The solution is to use a properly formulated break-in oil that contains conventional base oils and high-quality ZDDP additives. These additives are heat-activated, meaning they provide wear protection in areas of increased friction. The additives form a sacrificial layer on the surface of parts, which absorbs contact and helps prevent cam and tappet wear. 

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Compared to synthetic oils, conventional base oils result in a thinner, less durable protective oil film on engine parts. The thinner fluid film allows controlled wear at the cylinder wall/ring interface.

When Do You Need Break-In Oil?

New diesel trucks don’t need break-in-oil. Some OE manufacturer might still require you to drive under light-to-moderate load for a few hundred miles, then change oil.  But diesel rebuilds or competition engines should use a designated break-in-oil. 

A simple guideline is run the diesel engine above 1,500 rpm for 15 minutes. As for seating the rings, testing has shown it can take multiple dyno passes or more. That time varies depending on the engine, ring tension, cylinder hone, temperature, and other factors. The dyno provides the best method of determining exactly when the rings are seated. Your screen data from the dyno will show a boost in horsepower as the rings seat. 

Another guideline for Champion PowerShield Break-In-Oil might be to run the rebuilt or competition diesel engine under light-to-moderate loads for about 500 miles. Then, drain the break-in-oil, install your diesel specific oil and commence driving.

About PowerShield Break-In Oil

Champion’s robust formulations contain a proprietary technology contains unique high levels of zincthiophosphates (ZDDP), in combination with Champion’s proprietary TVS® (Thermal Viscosity Stabilizer), which extends oil film capacity for proper ring seating.

These top selling break-in-oils are also formulated with polymers and viscosity modifiers. During break-in and heat cycles, as the oil heats up, the friction modifier thickens and allows the oil to behave more like a heavier viscosity oil at operating temperature.

Dispersants and other additives are put in the break-in motor oils to help keep the engine clean. Any wear particles generated by the piston rings, cylinder walls and other moving/sliding parts as the engine breaks in will be suspended and carried away by the oil to the oil filter.

Professional engine-builders that use Champion PowerShield Break-In-Oil will experience the difference provided by numerous barriers of protection. These robust products are field tested and suitable for use in all types of diesel engines. 

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