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Automotive Engineering ›› 2024, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (5): 935-944.doi: 10.19562/j.chinasae.qcgc.2024.05.019

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Study on the Effect of Low Viscosity Lubricating Oil on Fuel Economy and Durability of Heavy Commercial Diesel Engine

Yong Cui1,2(),Jun Liu1,2,Chao Wang1,2,Yibao Wang1,2,Jianwei Liu1,2,Linchuan Zhang1,2   

  1. 1.State Key Laboratory of Engine and Powertrain System,Weifang  261061
    2.Weichai Power Co. ,Ltd. ,Weifang  261061
  • Received:2023-08-14 Revised:2023-11-04 Online:2024-05-25 Published:2024-05-17
  • Contact: Yong Cui E-mail:cuiyong@weichai.com

Abstract:

The effectiveness of low viscosity lubricating oil is demonstrated from the two aspects of friction loss and pumping power consumption, and its feasibility is investigated by simulation calculation and tribological test. The effect of low viscosity lubricating oil on heavy-duty commercial diesel engines is studied from three dimensions of economy, emission and reliability. The economy is mainly evaluated by comparing the friction loss and fuel consumption. The emission performance is evaluated by the WHTC emission cycle and oil consumption. The reliability is evaluated by comparison of bench durability and road test. The results show that the friction loss can be reduced by 3.6%~12.5%. The fuel economy is significantly affected by the load, and at the common working conditions low viscosity lubricating oil cand save (1~2) g/(kW?h). There is little effect on NO x and PM emissions. Oil consumption differences are within 5%. In the durability process, the oil pressure and leakage fluctuation meet the requirements, and the oil monitoring data are acceptable. After durability, the appearance of the key friction pairs is acceptable and the change of wear dimension is small, so the reliability is acceptable. The market verifies that the fuel saving effect is about 6.41%, and the oil change interval is not affected by low viscosity lubricating oil. The research conclusions provide data basis for the completion of dual-carbon targets and the promotion and application of low-viscosity lubricants, especially the switch of mature models in sale.

Key words: low viscosity lubricating oil, friction loss, fuel economy, reliability