Diesel engine oil analysis cannot be overlooked
OEMs and oil providers agree: Fleets that aren’t taking advantage of used oil analysis are potentially setting themselves up for premature wear, added downtime and thousands of dollars in repairs. The fact is that used oil analysis provides invaluable information when it comes to knowing the health of your trucks’ components, as well as perfecting
The tale of the inefficient engine oil
What’s the scoop, you say? Use your senses, it’s this goop – goblets packed with greases, grails ladled to the brim with oils. It seems I have research to do be I to follow through with my pledge to make my truck engines run like new – this all with a little help from some
What to look for in heavy-duty engine oils
By utilizing top-tier base stocks and additives, many of today’s motor oils can also allow a fleet to extend oil drain intervals.
Using the right greases for electric vehicles
Recent announcements by governments and original vehicle manufacturers demonstrate an accelerated transition toward production of electric vehicles, particularly in passenger cars but extending to a portion of commercial vehicles too. Lubricant manufacturers must adjust to this new reality. In today’s internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, there are typically 50 different places where greases are used.
How much could you save by switching engine oil?
Ask any over-the-road fleet what makes up their largest annual cost and there’s a good chance you’ll hear the same answer again and again: fuel. Depending on the size of the fleet, it’s not uncommon for this price to reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars every year. For these fleets, improving the
Petro-Canada DuraDrive HD Synthetic 668 approved for Allison Transmission’s H40/50 EP, eGen Flex
Petro-Canada Lubricants DuraDrive HD Synthetic 668 is now approved for Allison Transmission’s H40/50 EPTM and eGen Flex, alongside the 1000-4000 Series. DuraDrive HD Synthetic 668 now meets the specification for Allison Transmission’s H40/50 EP and eGen Flex, in addition to the TES 668 specification. The lubricant’s formulation delivers enhanced durability, performance and protection for electric
Five truck trend takeaways from May
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from May focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. Lubricant companies are preparing for the future of trucking Today, we’re on the brink of an alternative fuels revolution,
Hot Shot’s Secret introduces new severe duty transmission fluid
Hot Shot’s Secret has announced a new multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid for severe-duty applications. The company says the formulation of Blue Diamond +4/D3/M5 protects against some of the major causes of transmission failure, including extreme heat, fluid oxidation and a lack of proper lubrication. Blue Diamond +4/D3/M5 is recommended by Hot Shot’s Secret for the most
Here’s how your choice of engine oil can impact your bottom line
Unplanned maintenance for a disabled truck is one thing that fleet owners never want to deal with, a problem that can lead to a domino effect of inconveniences and costs. If paid per mile, your truck’s driver may be temporarily unable to earn his or her living. Additionally, a sidelined truck is an unprofitable one,
Lubricant companies are preparing for the future of trucking
If you watch movies like Blade Runner and Back to the Future Part II, set in 2019 and 2015, respectively, you know that the future has come and gone. Congratulations, we’ve made it. Ridley Scott and Robert Zemeckis might be great directors, but seeing as how there are no signs of flying cars draped in
