Castrol TLX Plus

TLX Plus is formulated using high quality base oils, and supersedes the previous TLX series by incorporating a unique formulation of additive technology systems designed to overcome the adverse conditions seen in low oil consumption engines operating withvaryingheavy fuel qualities.

APPLICATIONS

TLX Plus is a range of engine oils developed for use in medium speed diesel engines in marine propulsion and power generation applications.

TLX Plus is available with 20, 30, 40 or 50 BN, and SAE 30 and 40 viscosity grades to suit differing fuel sulphur contents and engine builders' requirements. Approved grades of BN 55 and higher canalso be made available on demand.

FEATURES / BENEFITS

Extensive severe field testing in heavy fuel burning engines hasconfirmed that TLX Plus is suitable for use in the most demanding highly rated turbocharged medium speed diesel engines. It excels in all the performance requirements demanded of a truly high quality lubricant:-

• Exceeds API CF specification.
• Superior wear performance.
• Improved thermal & anti-oxidation stability.
• Anti-rust against salt water (as tested by IP 135B)
• High load carrying properties of FZG 11 for anti-wear performance.
• Excellent anti-foam properties.
• Tolerant to water contamination.
• Cleans and protects the engine whilst performing well in used oil analysis trends (by improved ability to release dirt and water in purifier centrifuges).

The main advantage of TLX Plus is its ability to overcome the problems experienced by conventional oils in low oil consumption engines operating on low quality heavy fuels and with possible fuel contamination of the crankcase oil. Fuel contamination can result in the formation of black asphaltenic sludge in the crankcase, deposits in piston scraper rings, ring belt, and critically in the piston cooling cavities. TLX Plus has a significantly improved capability to handle asphaltenic contaminants, which will lead to cleaner engines and much reduced piston deposits to achieve safely extended overhaul intervals. It is significantly advanced in its piston ring belt and under-crown cleanliness performance. The TLX Plus range includes grades of 50BN and higher for use when rapid base number depletion is experienced in low oil consumption engines. These particular grades will further increase the time between oil drain intervals.

APPROVALS

The TLX Plus range of oils hold approvals from all major medium speed engine manufacturers.

Click here for the Castrol TLX Product Data Sheet