ExxonMobil launches oil drain service

Up to three quarters of operators change their engine oil in line with original equipment manufacturer recommendations but according to Mobil Serv Lubricant Analysis data the majority might not actually require an oil change at the time.

ExxonMobil believes that up to two thirds of high speed engine vessel operators could therefore be missing out on a variety of potential benefits from oil drain optimisation, including reduced lubricant expenditure and minimised used oil disposal costs.

“Operators who are not optimising their oil drain intervals are forgoing a range of benefits,” said Yannis Chatzakis, global field engineering services, director, ExxonMobil. “In order to help address this problem, we have developed the Mobil Serv Oil Drain Optimization Program, a bespoke offer designed to meet the individual needs of vessel operators.”

As part of the service, high speed engine vessel operators will receive support in identifying the right lubricant and its optimal drain interval, specifically customised to match their operational characteristics and business needs.

Sindo Ferry, the largest ferry operator in Singapore, recently explored oil drain optimisation with ExxonMobil to try to reduce expenditure without compromising reliability. The programme was said to exceed its original cost-cutting objective, delivering multiple benefits, including more than doubling oil drain intervals and reducing operating costs by up to 46% per engine.