There are only a few oil manufacturers in the world. They can be counted on the fingers of one hand. Total is part of this very small group. All other brands on the market offer products assembled from the manufacturers' bases. Choosing a Total product is therefore the assurance of working directly with the manufacturer. The one who has the formulas and the know-how to make it.
Lubricate well to increase life
In an engine, the role of oil is to avoid friction and thus limit wear. Engine manufacturers test different oils and validate some of them for their engine. This is to ensure the guarantee of the engine. This lubricant must respect the specifications of the engine manufacturer, often including a minimum pollution.
More and more advanced engines
Engines, whether 2 or 4-stroke, gasoline or diesel, use increasingly advanced technologies, resulting in strong mechanical constraints. The lubricant, in addition to its role of facilitating the sliding of the mechanical parts, also participates in the cooling of the engine. This is particularly important on small engines, where the engine speed (rpm) is often high in order to offer more power. Similarly, the use of particle filters, which are increasingly common to limit pollution, requires oils that do not clog them.
Total present on the boats
These are all reasons why the mechanic in charge of engine maintenance should use the right oils for the right applications. Total has developed Nautical ranges that meet the needs of mechanics operating in salty or humid environments. For example, an engine that has been idle for some time must not rust once all the oil has been drawn back into the crankcase. For its marine oils, Total adds additives such as antioxidants and anti-foaming agents.
For 2 and 4-stroke, gasoline and diesel
The Nautique Total range covers all the demands of mechanics. From the special 2-stroke oil for marine engines which are colder than land engines (with the water cooling system). Using a "land" 2-stroke oil for hot engines risks clogging the engine quickly, because it will not burn well. For 2-stroke engines with direct injection, Neptuna Racing is specially designed for the temperature of this fuel supply directly in the cylinder head. Finally, Neptuna BioJet is designed to be non-polluting even if it is not burned. A biodegradable oil no matter what. For 4-stroke engines, the Total Caprano range also meets all fluidity indices and API standards.
