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ConocoPhillips Lubricants introduces Triton Synthetic gear lube
ConocoPhillips Lubricants announced the introduction of Triton Synthetic Gear Lube 75W90 and 80W140, a tri-branded “Family of Brands” offering available to ConocoPhillips Lubricants customers who buy products under the Conoco, Phillips 66 and 76 Lubricants brands.
ODYSSEY battery combines deep cycle capability with high cranking power
EnerSys recently introduced its ODYSSEY‘ 65-PC1750 battery, which combines deep cycle capability with five-second cranking power, the company said.
For resale, drivetrains…
Valuable advice from clutch, transmission, driveline and rear axle manufacturers.
Roadranger extends Extended Protection Plan
Fleets and owner-operators may now purchase extended warranties on Eaton and Dana drivetrain components, the company said.
Adequate pressure
Most fleet managers understand the importance of maintaining tires at specified pressures, but they may not realize just how many of their fleet’s tires are out of spec.
Chevron offers new synthetic gear lubricant
Chevron’s Delo brand of engine oils, lubricants and coolants introduced Delo Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-90. The new product, which offers outstanding thermal and oxidation stability and meets all OEM warranty requirements, is suitable for use in rear axles and differentials for fleets in the commercial transportation and construction markets, the company said.
Bendix testing adaptive cruise control
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC continues research and development on the latest element of its active safety system strategy: adaptive cruise control (ACC). The Bendix approach will enable brake intervention in ACC mode to help rapidly slow the vehicle and maintain following distance in addition to engine dethrottling and engine brake (retarder) applications. The technology builds on its original active safety system, Bendix ESP stability system.
Brochure highlights Spicer Life Series
A new six-page brochure from Dana Corp.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group provides a component-by-component description of the features and benefits of Spicer Life Series heavy-duty driveshaft assemblies. The brochure and ordering information are available at http://www.roadranger.com/spicerlife/.
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