Shining the light on…Texaco Delo 400 XSP-SD SAE 5W-30


In this instalment of exploring products within the Texaco® range, we take a closer look at Texaco Delo 400 XSP-SD SAE 5W-30, a high performance synthetic heavy-duty diesel and gas engine oil that offers a number of benefits to consumers.
What exactly is it?
Texaco Delo 400 XSP-SD SAE 5W-30 has been specifically designed for fuel economy. It meets the performance requirements of a wide range of naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines in the on-highway, off-highway, and construction sectors.
What’s more, the product is based on ISOSYN® technology, with low SAPS performance and dispersant, detergent, oxidation, anti-wear, corrosion, viscosity improver, and de-foaming additives. Additionally, it also meets Euro VI emissions requirements, while offering extended drain intervals.
What does this mean for users?
A versatile product suitable for a wide selection of truck and bus engines, Texaco Delo 400 XSP-SD SAE 5W-30 is a strong choice for commercial vehicle operators. Its formulation has been designed to improve fuel economy performance while helping maintain robust component wear protection and engine service life. The oil’s extended drain formulation is particularly noteworthy, combining synthetic base stocks and additives to promote wear, oxidation, sludge, and thickening control.
Even in the coldest of conditions, the product’s low viscosity synthetic base oils offer rapid circulation in cold and sub-zero engine start-ups. Importantly, Texaco Delo 400 XSP-SD SAE 5W-30 also offers reliable Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) clogging protection and helps reduce cleaning while improving DPF service life.
For consumers seeking cost-effectiveness, Texaco Delo 400 XSP-SD SAE 5W-30 ticks the box. Crucially, the product has been specifically designed to help reduce inventories, costs, and the risk of misapplication.
Does the engine oil meet any other manufacturer’s specifications?
Fortunately, Texaco Delo 400 XSP-SD SAE 5W-30 benefits from a long list of manufacturer approvals, including: Cummins CES 20086, DAF PSQL 2.4 LD*, Daimler Truck DTFR 15C110 (previously MB 228.51), Daimler Truck DTFR 15C120 (previously MB 228.52), MAN M3677, MAN M3691, Renault Trucks RLD-3, Scania LDF-4, and Volvo VDS-4.5.
On top of this, the product is also suitable for use in applications requiring: Iveco 18-1804 TLS E6^, Liebherr LH-00-ENG LA, Renault Trucks RD-2, Renault Trucks RD, Volvo VDS-2, and Volvo VDS.
* Defined in DAF MAT 70026
^ Check equipment/vehicle manual to ensure that the drain interval of oil is aligned with S content in the fuel used in the engine