Luber-finer launches TRT oil filters
Luber-finer said its new Heavy-Duty Time Release Technology oil filter lineup has been engineered to help extend oil change intervals by increasing the protection against oil degradation in diesel engines.
Luber-finer adds to HD filtration lines for on/off-road applications
Since June 2012, Luber-finer has introduced 140 new filtration products for use in on- and off-road applications. Included are 64 fuel, air, hydraulic, lube and coolant filters, as well as gasket kits.
Maximize fuel economy with fleet tires
Maximizing vehicle fuel economy continues to be the hot button issue for just about every line-haul and regional fleet when it comes to deciding which tires to run on steer, drive and trailer positions.
Natural gas is gathering steam
Several stars have aligned to make compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquified natural gas (LNG) viable alternatives to ULSD or biodiesel.
Natural gas: a fuel to consider
When compared to diesel or gasoline as a fuel for commercial vehicles, natural gas is cleaner burning, is domestically produced, is here for the long term and can save you money.
Luber-finer launches heavy-duty oil filter line
A new line of Heavy-Duty Time Release Technology (TRT) Oil Filters is now being offered by Luber-finer. The TRT filters provide a controlled release of a specially formulated, highly concentrated liquid additive into the oil supply to help maintain oil quality.
Shell Rotella T6 0W-40 designed for extreme cold conditions
New Shell Rotella T6 0W-40, a full synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oil designed for extreme cold conditions, uses free flowing synthetic base oils that allow reliable pumping on start-up under extreme cold climate conditions, yet remains thick enough under high temperature operation to protect against engine wear.
Chevron reaffirms commitment to customer education
Chevron Products, maker of the Delo brand of engine oils, lubricants and coolants, announced its has expanded its commitment to customer and market education by introducing an upgraded portion of its ChevronDelo.com website.
Truck tires and fuel, a complex relationship
The real life fuel efficiency of new truck tires is typically quantified by rolling resistance, the amount of power/energy required to push the tire down the road under a given load, inflation and speed conditions.
Fleet engine oils are changing
Several factors will soon eliminate the universal heavy-duty diesel engine oils we’ve used for years. These changes will complicate life for fleet operators.
2013 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar free with oil change
Through Nov. 30, truckers who visit a participating installer location and purchase a minimum 10-gal. oil change of Shell Rotella T Triple Protection, Shell Rotella T5 Semi Synthetic Technology, or Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic will receive a 2013 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar.
Alternate fuels selection needs intelligent thinking
We need to quickly choose fuel alternatives that make financial sense for all in the U.S. so we can be cost-effective with future research expenditures.