Arduous Operating Conditions (G2258357)
Arduous Driving Conditions - Engine Oil
Applicable to all petrol and diesel vehicles, recommended for one or more of the following conditions:
- The vehicle is only used for short trips, resulting in the engine never reaching or operating at normal operating temperature.
- The engine running at idle for extended periods and/or continuous low speed driving. For example; police, urban taxi, patrol/airport fleet or door-to-door delivery use.
- Continuous operation where ambient temperatures are below minus 40°C or above 50°C.
- Continuous operation at high vehicle speeds and high engine load for extended periods.
Arduous Driving Conditions - Intensive Off-Road Driving
Applicable only to Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV), recommended for one or more of the following conditions:
- Daily off-road or rough roads use, operating at high engine speed and low vehicle speed.
- Intensive use of low range gears and locking differentials (if fitted).
- Frequent operation involving wading and/or driving on mud, snow, rocks and/or under dusty/sandy conditions.
Arduous Driving Conditions - Extreme Towing and/or Mountainous Driving.
Applicable to all vehicles, recommended for the following conditions:
- Frequent operation at high engine speeds and low vehicle speed. For example; heavy cargo transportation and/or towing, including continuous driving on steep hills and/or under dusty/sandy conditions.
An oil service indicator reset will be carried out once the intermediate/arduous service has been completed and recorded in the vehicle service history, as required.
The intermediate/arduous service will be recorded in the vehicle service history as required, but no service indicator reset will be performed.