Volvo Trucks introduces I-Shift transmission fluid
Formulated exclusively for Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmissions is a fully synthetic SAE 75W-80 transmission lubricant. Depending on vehicle and application, the transmission fluid is approved for drain intervals up to 500,000 miles.
Mack launches Bulldog transmission fluid
A new transmission fluid for its mDrive automated manual transmission has been introduced by Mack Trucks. Bulldog mDrive Transmission Fluid SAE 75W-80 is a fully synthetic, heavy-duty transmission lubricant formulated to meet Transmission Fluid 97318 specification.
Champion launches synthetic diesel engine oil
Beginning in June, a new premium SAE 5W-30 API-CJ4 synthetic heavy-duty diesel motor oil will be available from Champion Oil. The UltraFleet engine lubricant, according to the company, provides the same level of protection as SAE 15W-40 HD motor oils.
Titan unveils replacement fuel tank
Ford diesel cutaway chassis can now be fitted with a polyethylene, replacement fuel tank from Titan Fuel Tanks, designed for 1999-2010 Ford Econoline diesel cutaway cab and chassis vehicles.
ExxonMobil heavy-duty diesel synthetic lubricants lineup grows
Mobil Delvac 1 LE 5W-30 low-viscosity, synthetic diesel engine oil is now available from ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties Marketing Co. The new oil is recommended for use in diesel-powered commercial vehicles and a range of off-highway equipment.
IPA introduces Digital Flow Meter Nozzle
For transferring fuels while monitoring volume accurately in real-time, Innovative Products of America, Inc. has introduced the Digital Flow Meter Nozzle (#9048).
Racor rolls out fuel filter
The Racor Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. is making available a new 4-Stage Fuel Filter Assembly. The complete 4-Stage filtration filter assembly from Racor can be used in a range of applications, including off-highway stationary equipment.
3M announces CNG tank certification
3M has successfully completed the NGV2-2007 certification process for its first compressed natural gas (CNG) tank. The 21.5 x 60-in. tank is designed for light- and medium-duty pick-up trucks and other fleet vehicles.
And in this corner: natural gas
Reviewing the reasons why natural gas could soon become THE viable alternate commercial fuel.
Intelligence isn’t the same as wisdom
The EPA recently upped the allowable ethanol percentage to 15 over the objections of knowledgeable people like equipment manufacturers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the Coordinating Research Council.
Five key areas of extended interval programs
Extended service interval programs, such as the one offered by Wix ecolast, can not only reduce cost in the short term, but can pay huge dividends in a much larger way, the company notes.
Shell Eco-marathon Americas holds competition
From April 5-7, more than 120 high school and college student teams from the U.S. , Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Guatemala put their fuel efficient vehicles to the test on the streets of downtown Houston during the Shell Eco-marathon Americas.