FRAM this week has introduced the new FRAM Wearguard Time Release Technology (TRTTM) oil filter for fleet vehicles, which is designed to slow oil degradation in modern diesel engines. The new filter was specially designed to help heavy-duty fleets extend oil-change intervals and reduce fleet maintenance costs.
New design changes in emission-controls on today’s diesel engines have placed greater stress on the oil but the FRAM Wearguard TRTTM filter features a specially formulated liquid additive that helps maintain oil quality, according to the company.
“The FRAM Wearguard TRTTM filter releases a highly concentrated additive into the oil in a controlled manner, which helps combat harmful acids and provides protection against oxidation,” said Kenny Cameron, channel marketing manager, FRAM Filtration. “Because of this technology and following a regular regimen of oil analysis, fleets can maintain or even extend their oil drain intervals.”
Mack T-12 dynamometer tests conducted on the FRAM Wearguard TRTTM filters showed a reduced top-ring and upper-rod-bearing weight loss, which can be directly attributed to the TRT TM filter’s ability to retain the oil total base number longer, extending the oil’s useful life.
FRAM Wearguard TRTTM filters work with Mack ASET, Volvo VED12 and Detroit Diesel Series 60. Filters for the Cummins ISX, ISM and Caterpillar C13, C15 Series will be launching soon.