Construction Magazine October 2014 | Page 39

SHELL ’ S CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE PERFORMANCE DRIVE
C . A . In its highway construction and maintenance division , the company operates heavy-duty equipment such as trucks and cutter-suction dredgers .
Dragasur wanted to reduce its operating costs and worked with Shell to obtain a lubrication solution . By changing to Shell Rimula R6 M , the company extended its oil-drain intervals ( ODI ) 180 percent to 700 hours- achieving annual savings of $ 1,247,758 .

DRAGASUR NEEDED A LUBRICATION SOLUTION

Dragasur wanted to reduce its operating costs and needed a lubrication solution . The Shell technical team recommended an upgrade to Shell Rimula R6 M *, a fully synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oil offering durability and long oil life . By changing to Shell Rimula R6 M *, the company extended its oil-drain intervals ( ODI ) by 180 % to 700 hours . Dragasur has also increased the availability and reliability of its units , and its staff are now better trained in maintenance practices .
Company : Dragasur C . A . Country : Venezuela
Application : Heavy-duty diesel engines
Saving : US $ 1,247,758 total reported annual customer saving
Key Edge : Shell Rimula R6 M * 10W-40 , Shell LubeCoach
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