PC-12

Tightening NOx and greenhouse gas emissions regulations are driving changes to heavy-duty diesel engines and aftertreatment systems, which place increased demands on the engine oil. The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association has formally requested a new engine oil performance category, known as PC-12, to help ensure lubricants continue to deliver sufficient protection to all appropriate vehicles when used as recommended.

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New test for PC-12

Commercial vehicles, PC-12

New test for PC-12

The Cummins ISB viscosity test is ready to replace the Mack T-11 for soot related viscosity increase

PC-12 latest update

Commercial vehicles, PC-12

PC-12 latest update

Industry moves ahead on new engine oil standards for heavy-duty vehicles

PC-12 drivers

PC-12

PC-12 drivers

Why the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association requested a new heavy-duty engine oil category

What tests to expect in PC-12

PC-12

What tests to expect in PC-12

Southwest Research Institute on what we know about the test developments

OEM views on PC-12

PC-12

OEM views on PC-12

OEMs tell us what they are hoping to see in the new heavy-duty engine oil category