TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and Ford Trucks have recently signed an international agreement to strengthen their strategic partnership in Europe. According to the companies, this five-year partnership will enable both companies to offer European Ford Trucks fleet managers high-quality products and services tailored to the specific needs of vehicles and local markets. The first phase of this partnership covers 26 countries across Europe, aiming to provide innovative solutions in the region.

As a matter of fact, a specially formulated engine oil for Ford Trucks has been made available for use in the maintenance of Ford Trucks Ecotorq engines. More into details, TotalEnergies Lubrifiants has thus developed the Rubia Optima 4300 XFE 5W-20 a high-performance engine oil, specifically designed for the Ford Trucks Ecotorq engines compliant with EURO 6 standards post-January 2023. Additionally, the Rubia OPTIMA 3500 FE 5W30, which is part of the OPTIMA range, is still in use for Ford Trucks Ecotorq engines and continues to be a viable alternative.

Statements from TotalEnergies and Ford Trucks

“We are very proud of this new partnership. Through this collaboration, TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and Ford Trucks aim to deliver fleet operators and drivers a comprehensive, high-performance solution that meets the demanding standards of the transport and logistics sector”, stated Jean Parizot, Vice President Automotive at TotalEnergies Lubrifiants.

“We are delighted to announce this collaboration with TotalEnergies, as it marks another significant step forward in Ford Trucks’ mission to provide value through innovative and efficient transportation solutions. With the introduction of TotalEnergies lubricants to our customers, we believe we have delivered an alternative solution that aligns with our customers’ evolving expectations”, added Emrah Duman, Vice President at Ford Trucks.

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