What you need to know about adapting to API CK-4, FA-4
In March of 2016 the American Petroleum Institute (API) announced that it had approved two new diesel engine oil standards: API CK-4 and API FA-4. Dec. 1, 2016 marked the first day these oils became available for fleets. Basic information “[The new oil categories] are designed with improved oxidation resistance, shear stability and aeration control,”
Fuel economy and new engine oils
Engine oil makers weigh in on the new oil formulations to help meet EPA improved fuel economy standards.
New heavy-duty engine oil categories are driven by regulation
When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced regulations in 2010 designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mandate fuel economy improvements for heavy-duty engines and vehicles, it set in motion a change to engine oil specifications. In turn, the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) requested that the
Demistifying CK-4 and FA-4 oils: What you need to know about compatibility, and more
The most important thing that fleets need to know about CK-4 oils, according to Len Badal, global commercial brand manager for Chevron Lubricants, is that they are fully compatible, and there should be no concern if the two are mixed…
How Old Dominion Freight Line is leveraging technology
At Old Dominion Freight Line, sustainability is a promise that goes hand in hand with ongoing growth. “We keep that promise by leveraging new technology, and training our employees and drivers,” says Thomas Newby, the company’s vice president of equipment and maintenance. One part of that focus at Old Dominion is on the adoption of
Top Green Fleet 2012
Fleet Equipment magazine and CITGO Lubricants announce the 2012 Top Green Fleet Award: Gordon Trucking of Indianapolis
Greening of fleets
Fleet Equipment and CITGO Lubricants have expanded the annual Top Green Shop award to include environmentally friendly vehicles and shops, and changed the name of the award to Top Green Fleet.
New Top Green Fleet Award launched
Fleet Equipment Magazine, in conjunction with Citgo Lubricants, has expanded its annual contest from green initiatives in the shop to a variety of green practices for vehicles. Entries are now being accepted for the all-new Top Green Fleet Award.
Top Green Fleet Award
Fleet Equipment, in conjunction with Citgo Lubricants, has broadened the expanse of its annual contest and recently kicked off the 2012 Top Green Fleet Award.
2011 Top Green Shop winner: City of Westlake Service Department
The City of Westlake Public Service received the 2011 Fleet Equipment and Citgo Petroleum Corp. Top Green Shop Award winner based on its initiatives to build and maintain an environmentally sound facility.