Okay, so here's the update. I called Northland, who then directed me to an area rep. He was a pretty decent guy, but was rather suspicious of me. Said that he'd never fielded the kind of questions that I'd asked him... Guess he's never meet a BITOGer. He just wanted to be re-assured that I wasn't some spy for another company. He had the spec for Northland's 15w-40 on hand, but not the 10w-30. He said that he'd get the requisite data sheet and pass it along to me via e-mail. True to his word, I received an e-mail a few days later- from Norhtland themselves, containing the data sheet for their 3 oils.
Below is a copy and past of their literature and a edited screen shot of the specs. (Mods, let me know if I've overstepped my bounds)...
Northland Superline is a super high performance, heavy-duty diesel engine oil designed to provide unsurpassed performance in a variety of mixed fleet requirements. Superline exceeds the American Petroleum Institute's (API) newest diesel engine oil service classification CI-4, and the API SL service classification for gasoline engine requirements. Superline is specifically formulated to provide exceptional performance in severe duty, emission-restricted and EGR (Exhaust Gas Re-circulation) diesel engines. The versatility of Northland Superline qualifies this engine oil to fulfill demanding requirements in nearly all diesel and gasoline engine applications.
Superline engine oils utilize state-of-the-art additive technology unique in its ability to maintain highly effective detergent and dispersant performance throughout the most demanding service intervals. This delicate additive system balance provides robust reserve alkalinity (TBN), while maintaining exceptional piston and ring cleanliness. The superior performance of Superline in the control of harmful combustion and oil oxidation deposits is critical to minimizing oil consumption and preventing premature piston ring wear.
Northland Superline engine oils have earned an industry reputation for excellent engine cleanliness. This has been achieved by the use of unique dispersant chemistry which keeps oil contaminates in suspension and away from engine parts until filtration or routine drain service removes these harmful contaminates. Superline is especially formulated to provide superior soot dispersion for contemporary emission-restricted and EGR diesel engines, and exceeds the lubricant performance requirements of the latest engine designs. The superior soot handling characteristics of Superline 15W-40 is demonstrated by extensive fleet testing in extended service intervals and by exceptional Mack T10 test performance. Northland Superline 15W-40 also meets the latest Caterpillar ECF-1, Cummins CES 20078, Volvo VDS-3 and Mack EO-N Premium Plus extended service interval oil performance specifications.
Both Superline 15W-40 and 10W-30 oils are formulated for the extremes of climate and operation found in Northern regions. Superline multi-grade engine oils utilize a superior performing European style viscosity-index improver, which provides exceptional high temperature, high shear performance without sacrificing critical cold temperature pumpability. Laboratory and engine test data proves the superiority of Superline for quick lubrication in cold temperature operations to control engine wear during engine start-up.
As engine operating temperatures, combustion pressures, and turbo-charger boost pressure increase, good lubricant shear stability becomes critical for preventing premature engine wear. Superline 15W-40 provides both outstanding high temperature, high shear performance for consistent lubricant film strength, and minimal permanent shear loss for "stay-in-grade" performance, even in extended service operations.
The performance of Northland Superline engine oils surpass that of nearly all commercially available engine oils of similar API service classification. When used in accordance with original equipment manufacturers' recommendations for product selection and use, Northland Superline meets or exceeds the warranty and performance requirements of both domestic and foreign engine manufacturers.
Superline engine oils are highly recommended for gasoline and diesel engines, EGR, naturally aspirated or turbo-charged, where API CI-4, CH-4, CG-4, CF-4, CF/SL engine oils are specified. These oils meet and exceed the performance and warranty requirements of Detroit Diesel, Navistar International, Caterpillar, Cummins, Komatsu, General Motors, Ford, Daimler-Benz, John Deere and Mack as well as many import manufacturers of diesel and gasoline engines. Superline is also recommended for use in powershift transmissions, manual and hydrostatic, where engine oils are specified. Superline is not recommended for use in railroad, aircraft and gas-oil mixture applications. Follow manufacturers recommendation for appropriate viscosity grade.
Performance and Specifications: (Viscosity Grade-Dependent)
American Petroleum Institute (API) CI-4, CH-4, CG-4, CF-4, CF/SL
(Viscosity Grade-Dependent)
ACEA E5-99
Caterpillar ECF-1
Cummins CES 20076, 20077
CES 20078
Daimler-Chrysler 228.3
Global Specification DHD-1
Mack EO-M, EO-M Plus
EO-N Premium Plus
Allison C-4
Detroit Diesel API CF-2 SAE 30*
*Two cycle engine applications
Volvo VDS-2
VDS-3
