Second Edition of API 1525A published to ensure bulk oil chain of custody and documentation
The American Petroleum Institute announced the publication of the Second Edition of API 1525A – Bulk Engine Oil Chain of Custody and Quality Documentation. The publication provides procedures for managing the bulk engine oil chain of custody to ensure oil quality from the point of manufacture to installation in a consumer’s engine. Updates were made
Hot Shot’s Secret introduces 10w-30 diesel engine oil
Hot Shot’s Secret has expanded its Blue Diamond PAO diesel engine oil line with a new 10w-30 offering for heavy-duty use diesel-powered vehicles. All Hot Shot’s Secret Blue Diamond Oils utilize 100% poly-alpha-olefin (PAO) Group IV synthetic oil and high-quality Group V esters for a 100% synthetic formula. Previously introduced in two viscosities, 15w-40 and
Shell Oil Co. acquires established fuel card business
Shell Oil Co. (Shell) has acquired MSTS Payments, LLC and its Multi Service Fuel Card business from Multi Service Technology Solutions, Inc. (dba TreviPay). The Multi Service Fuel Card acceptance network and transaction processing platform provides Shell with a closed-loop payment network used by Commercial Road Transport (CRT) companies at thousands of truck stops in
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
Be it engine oil or delicious pasta: Beware of too much of a good thing
Some years ago, shortly after we were married, my wife made spaghetti using her own special recipe. This dish was one of the best plates of spaghetti I had ever experienced. I boldly proclaimed how I could easily eat this spaghetti every night. This experience was the first time I personally learned the truth of
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.
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
How to Save Money on Fuel: Choosing the Right Oil For Your Fleet
If you don’t look carefully at your fleet’s lubrication, you might be leaving serious money on the table. Selecting the appropriate engine oil within the manufacturers’ recommended specifications could lead to up to 2% improvement in fuel economy when compared to the traditional 15W-40. If you haven’t looked at the different oil types recently, you
Shrader Tire & Oil purchases Macomb Tire
Shrader Tire & Oil announced the purchase of Macomb Tire, a 15-year-old commercial tire business in Roseville, Mich. The Warren Shrader Tire & Oil location offers customers truck and trailer repair, truck alignments and 24-hour truck service through the Michelin Commercial Services Network. Shrader Tire & Oil is a regional firm with locations in Michigan,
