Frequently Asked Questions
Technical information about ECOSYN synthetic lubricants, OEM approvals, and ester-based technology.
Yes. ECOSYN GE 4004 and GE 4006 are approved by many leading engine manufacturers, including MWM (Deutz), GE Jenbacher, MTU Onsite Energy, and Caterpillar, with additional OEM qualifications ongoing.
View the full OEM approvals listWhile some synthetic oils use hydrocarbon (PAO) as their base material, organic-based ester has proven to be the highest quality base material for synthetic oil due to its inherent high-quality characteristics.
Conventional synthetic super-multigrade lubricants use viscosity index improvers (VII) to boost their viscosity. These additives tend to lose efficiency and shear under extreme conditions. Ester-based oils benefit from natural viscosity and need very little or none of such additives.
Natural Metal Affinity
Esters naturally stay on metal surfaces, providing a thin protective film that eliminates dry start-up wear, meaning easier starts and smoother engine operation.
Very High Viscosity Index
Polar molecules that electro-chemically bond with metals, maintaining a continuous lubricant film at both high and low temperatures. Better resistance to thinning at high temperatures and thickening at low temperatures.
Outstanding Film Strength
Oil takes much longer to drain off engine components, prolonging engine life and increasing efficiency.
Strong Detergent Characteristics
Ester is a natural detergent that adheres to motor parts, dissolving and suspending harmful sludge, varnish, and carbon deposits to keep engines cleaner.
Larger engines with big sumps tend to have extended drain intervals because there is more oil circulating. Additionally, oil consumption defines the rate at which fresh oil is added to the sump.
With an increased volume of engine oil circulating within the engine, there is a decrease in contamination concentration. Larger sump size also means more oil additives and less thermal distress. As a result, engine manufacturers that offer the largest sump size generally allow for the longest recommended oil drain intervals.
Engines with smaller sump sizes can effectively extend their drain intervals by using premium oils like ECOSYN, which are capable of dispersing contaminants more effectively and increasing the cleanliness of both the oil and engine.
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