Daimler AG publishes the operating fluids for its vehicles and major assemblies, checked and approved by Mercedes-Benz, in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids (MB BeVo). This information is presented by Daimler AG in both the German and the English languages. Daimler AG recommends using exclusively the products in these lists that have been individually checked and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Eaton has revised its Roadranger Products Approved Lubricants List (TCMT0020), listing a few additional suppliers of approved fluids for use in its transmissions and drive axles. Eaton has also just revised its Roadranger Products Lubrication Manual (TCMT0021), which covers lubrication of its transmissions, drive axles, steer axles, clutches, brakes, driveline, and wheel ends.

Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell Rotella® T3 NG Energized Protection oil suitable for use in applications such as buses and trucks fitted with engines designed to run on 100 percent CNG or LNG, particularly those preferring relatively low-ash formulations. Shell Rotella T3 NG is suitable for use in Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Mahindra and Hyundai CNG/LNG engines.

Pennzoil is ushering in the next generation of engine protection with the release of its most technologically advanced motor oil, Pennzoil Ultra, a new, ultra-class synthetic product that is claimed to maintain an engine in, or near, factory-clean condition. Pennzoil is backing the use of Pennzoil Ultra with a 500,000 mile, 15-year Lubrication Limited Warranty.

The Synthetic SAE 50 Manual Transmission Fluids Chart is the fourth of a 21-chart series of the Fifth Edition of our Synthetic Lubricant Cross Reference Chart Series. This 21-set series consists of over 7,750 (fully) synthetic lubricants marketed by over 500 worldwide lube manufacturing & marketing companies and equipment OEMs.