Video: How PC-11 Oils Can Improve Fuel Economy

Shell shares its perspective on the development of PC-11 oils for Tier 4 Final engines and how the new oils may influence the performance and/or maitnenace intervals for construction equipment

Mar 5, 2014

Shell shares its perspective on the development of PC-11 oils for Tier 4 Final engines and how the new oils may influence the performance and/or maitnenace intervals for construction equipment

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