Spectra Premium launches Checkered Flag fuel delivery promotion
Through March 31, technicians and counter persons can receive cash back for qualifying fuel delivery purchases and sales. Qualifying Spectra Premium products include fuel tank assemblies, fuel modules, hanger assemblies, fuel tanks, filler necks, sending units and fuel tank straps.
Wix ecoLast heavy-duty oil filter doubles life
The oil filters capture dirt and soot like a traditional filter, while utilizing media to sequester the acids in the oil. The company said typical fleets that average four oil changes per vehicle per year can save approximately $100 to $200 per vehicle annually using ecoLast filters when compared to oil changes using standard oil filters.
Donaldson expands fuel filter product line
The expanded line of replacement fuel filters includes a full complement of filters to fit Cummins engines, Racor fuel systems, Stanadyne Fuel Manager FM100 fuel systems and DAVCO Fuel Pro 380/382/482 fuel processors. Many of the fuel filters in the expanded line have Twist&Drain valves, which are designed with a wider, easy-turn profile; self-venting for easy water flow; and a single threaded port in the bottom of the filter housing for fast and easy water draining.
Beware of scams when improving fleet fuel economy
It’s gratifying to see regulators finally shift their focus from reducing NOx emissions to reducing global warming, because global warming can be reduced by improving efficiency. Improved fleet fuel economy can significantly reduce a fleet’s carbon footprint. But beware. When fuel economy becomes an issue, charlatans come out of the woodwork. During commercial fuel economy
New Luber-finer phone app helps installers
The new application is, for smartphones that run on Android operating systems, is designed to provide installers and other Luber-finer partners with one-click access to filter product search and cross-reference information to help speed filter changes. It can be downloaded at no charge from the Luber-finer website or online from the Android Market.
Spectra Premium launches ‘Checkered Flag’ fuel delivery promotion
As part of the promotion, which runs from Feb 1 to March 31, Spectra Premium Industries will give technicians and counter persons cash back for all qualifying fuel delivery purchases and sales. Eligible products include fuel tank assemblies, fuel modules, hanger assemblies, fuel tanks, filler necks, sending units and fuel tank straps.
Valvoline ‘Fuel Proof Guarantee’ expands with new features
The program now includes any fleet with an existing telematics provider. Fleets are guaranteed at least 1.6% MPG gain with Valvoline heavy-duty motor oil and gear lubricant, and up to 4% MPG benefits to customers also using tiwiPro.
New Luber-finer website optimizes customer experience
The updated luber-finer.com site includes intuitive navigation for visitors’ ease-of-use; a filter cross-reference tool featuring thousands of specific model/part numbers; product feature/benefit information and vital technical data and specifications, among other features.
EPA, NHTSA use ton-miles to regulate truck fuel economy
First, let me state I’m not in favor of rules or regulations—any kind of rules – but particularly rules proposed by people who have little idea of what they are regulating. I think three of the last four sets of diesel exhaust emissions standards lend credence to my point of view. But I must commend
Researching alternative fuels for fleets
We currently are witnessing interest in alternate fuels unlike anything ever seen. Scientists are conducting research on a plethora of alternate fuel feed stocks ranging from algae (one of my favorites) to soybean-based biodiesel. In a few years, we will have sufficient knowledge to logically select alternate fuels which will: • Minimize CO2 emissions •
Valvoline Fuel Proof Guarantee expands with new features, partners
The company’s Fuel Proof Guarantee promises at least a 1.6% MPG gain with Valvoline heavy-duty motor oil and gear lubricant to customers with an existing telematics system, plus savings on bulk-fuel purchasing and insurance.
Shell Lubricants revamps oil analysis program
The program, designed to help customers improve equipment and vehicle reliability and reduce maintenance costs, now provides an online user interface that offers a worldwide sample history and failure trends on various of equipment and engines, as well as a scientific approach to preventive maintenance.