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Diesel Engine Oils

Heavy-duty lubricants for commercial fleets, off-highway machinery and stationary diesel power.

VORTEX Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Oils comprise a comprehensive range of advanced lubricants engineered for commercial fleets, heavy trucks, buses, construction and earthmoving machinery, mining equipment, agricultural vehicles, stationary engines and diesel power generators.

Developed using carefully selected base oils and robust additive technology, the range delivers dependable protection against wear, oxidation, piston deposits, soot-related viscosity increase, corrosion and lubricant degradation under high loads, extended operating hours and severe temperatures.

Covering multiple SAE viscosity grades and recognized API and ACEA heavy-duty performance classifications, with selected products formulated to address relevant European and international OEM requirements, the portfolio supports established and modern diesel engines, including turbocharged, exhaust-gas-recirculation and advanced emissions-control applications.

Each formulation is designed to maintain engine cleanliness, preserve lubricant film strength and provide reliable performance throughout its intended service life.

By helping reduce component wear, oil-related failures, unplanned downtime and maintenance demands—while supporting longer engine life and consistent equipment availability—VORTEX Diesel Engine Oils deliver measurable value through dependable protection, improved operational efficiency and a lower total cost of ownership in demanding service environments.

A heavy tractor unit, a diesel generator set and a coach standing on wet ground in front of a lit refinery at sunrise
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Performance benefits

  • Outstanding protection against engine wear under heavy loads and severe operating conditions
  • Excellent control of soot, sludge and piston deposits
  • Strong resistance to oxidation and oil thickening at elevated temperatures
  • Reliable lubricant-film strength for turbocharged and high-output diesel engines
  • Helps maintain piston, ring and valve-train cleanliness
  • Effective control of corrosion, rust and acidic combustion by-products
  • Supports stable viscosity and oil pressure throughout the service interval
  • Helps reduce oil consumption and lubricant-related engine deposits
  • Protects during extended operating hours, frequent idling and stop-start service
  • Suitable for demanding fleet, construction, generator and off-highway applications
  • Supports compatibility with exhaust-aftertreatment systems in applicable low-SAPS formulations
  • Helps extend engine life and reduce maintenance requirements
  • Contributes to improved equipment reliability and fewer unplanned stoppages
  • Supports extended oil-drain intervals where approved by the equipment manufacturer and verified through oil analysis
  • Helps lower the total cost of ownership through dependable protection and improved equipment availability
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Selected products from our range

  • Ultimate

    Extreme Power Diesel Oil

    7 grades

  • VORTEX Ultimate Extreme Power Diesel Oil in a blue five litre jerrycan with a moulded handle

    15W40

    5 L

  • VORTEX Ultimate Extreme Power Diesel Oil in a blue twenty litre pail with a metal bail handle

    15W40

    20 L

  • VORTEX Ultimate Extreme Power Diesel Oil in a blue five litre jerrycan with a moulded handle

    20W50

    5 L

  • VORTEX Ultimate Extreme Power Diesel Oil in a blue twenty litre pail with a metal bail handle

    20W50

    20 L

  • VORTEX Ultimate Extreme Power Diesel Oil in a blue five litre jerrycan with a moulded handle

    HD50

    5 L

  • VORTEX Ultimate Extreme Power Diesel Oil in a blue five litre jerrycan with a moulded handle

    HD60

    5 L

  • VORTEX Ultimate Extreme Power Diesel Oil in a blue five litre jerrycan with a moulded handle

    HD70

    5 L

Images represent selected products from the VORTEX range. Product appearance, labeling, specifications, performance classifications, pack sizes and availability may vary by product and market. Please contact VORTEX for current product information and availability.

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Available viscosity grades

Available within the VORTEX heavy-duty diesel portfolio

Monograde

Single-viscosity grades for established and stationary diesel engines

  • SAE 30
  • SAE 40
  • SAE 50
  • SAE 60
  • SAE 70

Multigrade

Grouped by high-temperature grade, as the owner's chart presents them

30 series

  • SAE 5W-30
  • SAE 10W-30

40 series

  • SAE 5W-40
  • SAE 10W-40
  • SAE 15W-40

50 series

  • SAE 20W-50

Viscosity coverage is stated for the category. Availability of an individual grade is confirmed on enquiry.

Grade availability may vary by product, specification and market. Always follow the engine manufacturer's recommendation.

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Available performance levels

Heavy-duty performance coverage across established and modern diesel-engine requirements, including exhaust-aftertreatment compatible applications.

Monograde performance

API service categories and ACEA heavy-duty classes for the monograde range

API

  • CF-4
  • CG-4
  • CH-4

ACEA

  • E3
  • E5

Multigrade performance

API service categories and ACEA heavy-duty classes for the multigrade range

API

  • CI-4
  • CI-4 PLUS
  • CJ-4
  • CK-4

ACEA

  • E7
  • E8
  • E9

Some listed API and ACEA categories are legacy classifications; supported claims vary by product—consult the relevant TDS.

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Available packaging sizes

Supply options for individual users, workshops, fleets and bulk commercial customers.

Retail pack

  • 5 L

Workshop packs

  • 20 L
  • 25 L

Commercial supply

  • 208 L drum

Bulk supply

  • IBC tank
  • Bulk supplies
A red VORTEX Lubricants two hundred and eight litre steel drum

Packaging availability may vary by product and market. Please contact VORTEX for current supply options.

Enquire about Diesel Engine Oils

Tell us the grade, performance level and pack size you need for your market, and we will confirm availability and the current data sheet.