Light-duty, diesel-powered pickup trucks are amazingly versatile. Whether for work or enjoyment, people who drive pickups tend to take a measure of pride in them and want to take care of them. And that includes using engine oil that will help optimise performance and extend vehicle life.
Given the varied demands on diesel pickups, individual owners and fleet operators stand to benefit from today’s full synthetic diesel engine oils. Recent years have seen a trend toward synthetics across the automotive spectrum, from heavy-duty trucks to passenger cars, as OEMs strive to meet stricter fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards. For light-duty diesel vehicles, synthetics are shown to deliver excellent durability, extended engine life, all-temperature performance, and longer intervals between oil changes, resulting in lower maintenance costs and they provide reliable wear protection in all driving conditions.
Recognizing that diesel pickup owners and operators could benefit from these trends, Caltex has introduced a premium full synthetic oil specifically for the light-duty diesel market: Caltex Delo® XSP 15W-40. While it is sufficiently robust for independent heavy-duty owner-operators and fleets, Delo 400 SDE 15W-40 is geared to the light-duty diesel pickup driver or fleet manager who wants the benefits of a full synthetic. It is also suitable for gasoline engines, meaning that if your business has a mix of diesel- and gas-powered pickups, you only need one oil on hand for all your lubrication needs.Â
