With increasing demand for efficient, high-performance vehicles, trusted innovation in engine lubrication is more important than ever. Lofrix EcoGel, proven in extensive dynamometer tests by the University of Huddersfield Automotive Engineering Group, delivers measurable improvements in engine performance, efficiency, and durability. Resilient engineering for modern driving.

Benefits

• Improved Torque and Power
• Engine protection
• Reduced emissions
• Improves oil quality

Testing showed a mean torque increase of 13.6% and a mean power increase of 13.5% following the addition of Lofrix EcoGel. Accounting for data variance, this can be confidently stated as around 10%, demonstrating significant enhancement in engine performance.

• Reduced Fuel Consumption and Increased Efficiency

Specific fuel consumption decreased by 4.7%, translating into an overall engine efficiency improvement of approximately 5%. Reduced exhaust temperatures by around 10°C further highlight the positive effects on thermal performance.

• Adaptable Performance Across Conditions

Stepped parameter testing revealed that Lofrix EcoGel’s benefits become more pronounced at higher engine speeds with lower throttle, ensuring reliable performance under diverse driving scenarios.

Objectives

• To evaluate Lofrix EcoGel’s impact on engine torque, power, fuel consumption, efficiency, and thermal characteristics under controlled dynamometer conditions, using a new Ford Focus 1.5L diesel engine.

Solutions:

Lofrix EcoGel was added to the engine lubricating oil, and extensive dynamometer testing was conducted, including:

• 4-hour steady-state testing at 2000 RPM and 25% throttle to simulate motorway driving.
• Stepped parameter testing with variations in speed (1,500–3,000 RPM) and throttle (25–75%) to assess performance under diverse driving conditions.

Results

• Torque: +13.6%
• Power: +13.5%
• Specific fuel consumption: −4.7%
• Engine efficiency: +5%
• Exhaust temperature: −10°C

Future testing will focus on older, well-used engines to evaluate performance and emissions improvements in real-world scenarios, with particular attention to NO₂ and particulate outputs. Early indications suggest that Lofrix EcoGel may yield even greater performance and efficiency gains in engines that have experienced wear over time.