Podcast: What to expect for PC-12 engine oil with Shell's Karin Haumann
With PC-12 engine oils on the way in 2027, fleets need to be prepared for how the new category will impact their assets and know how to choose the right oil for their business.
New heavy-duty engines and heavy-duty engine oils (HDEOs) are on the way to complement the incoming engine emissions standards. Set for rollout at the start of 2027, Proposed Category 12 (PC-12) engine oils are supposed to provide more reliability and durability for engines by enhancing oxidative and thermal resistance, wear performance, and compatibility with aftertreatment systems.
John Hitch is the editor-in-chief of Fleet Maintenance, providing maintenance management and technicians with the the latest information on the tools and strategies to keep their fleets' commercial vehicles moving. He is based out of Cleveland, Ohio, and was previously senior editor for FleetOwner. He previously wrote about manufacturing and advanced technology for IndustryWeek and New Equipment Digest.
