Fuels & Lubes
Fuels and lubricants have a direct impact on the efficiency, reliability, and service life of vehicles and powertrain systems. In addition to conventional mineral oil-based products, alternative fuels and additives are playing an increasingly important role, placing new demands on materials, lubrication, and durability. At the same time, extended service intervals, reduced emissions, and compatibility with modern powertrain technologies must be ensured.
KJ Tech’s testing covers all vehicle classes and powertrain concepts – from conventional combustion engines to hybrid and fully electric systems. Testing under both real-world conditions and controlled environments enables a comprehensive assessment of the performance and durability of fuels and lubricants. This provides reliable insights into efficiency, emission behaviour, and long-term durability.
The longevity of fuels and lubricants is a decisive factor in the reliability of engines, transmissions and entire vehicles. Systems must remain stable throughout the entire lifecycle and withstand extreme environmental and operating conditions. Variations in temperature, humidity, dust exposure and high load cycles present significant challenges.
Endurance and lifetime testing under real-world conditions, combined with the simulation of extreme scenarios in laboratory environments, demonstrate that fuels and lubricants perform reliably. These results support regulatory approvals and enhance customer confidence by reducing the risk of failures.
Alongside durability, the performance of fuels and lubricants is critical for efficiency, dynamics and safety. Reproducible test results are essential to allow meaningful comparisons between different products and technologies, while maintaining a balance between performance, consumption and sustainability.
Testing on dynamometers and in real-world driving conditions shows how fuels and lubricants behave under variable loads and operating scenarios. The data gained provides a solid foundation for product development, optimisation and selection.
Field trials are necessary to demonstrate the everyday practicality of fuels and lubricants. Road conditions, climates and traffic situations vary widely and can significantly affect functionality and service life. Such testing is often logistically complex, but it delivers essential insights.
Global field testing programmes with comprehensive data collection and analysis enable validation of performance across the entire lifecycle. The results feed directly into development, procurement and approval processes, ensuring that products meet the requirements of international markets.
Manufacturers set specific requirements and benchmarks for fuels and lubricants that must be met for approval and release. These OEM ratings demand high levels of transparency, comparability of results and strict adherence to standardised test methods. Differing criteria between manufacturers and extensive documentation requirements add further complexity.
Testing in line with current OEM standards provides comparable results for benchmarking and approvals. It also supports audit and release processes, helping to ensure that quality and reliability are demonstrably met.
