Valvoline guarantees truck fleets up to 4% better MPG
Valvoline, a marketer of fuel-efficient truck engine oils, lubricants and chemicals, is teaming up with tiwi, a provider of telematics and driver-mentoring systems, to launch a program to deliver better fleet fuel mileage, backed with an exclusive limited Fuel Proof Guarantee.
The guarantee covers a 120-day customer demonstration period and is being offered to fleet operators with a minimum enrollment of 30 trucks. The two companies work with fleet maintenance managers to establish baseline data using the tiwi onboard system.
“Greentech” is in our best interest
From a scientist’s point of view it’s refreshing to observe all of the recent interest in alternative fuels that was supposed to have been created when the Department of Energy was formed in 1973. It may take our government a while to get started, but once it does, there’s no stopping them. The “greentech” boom
Bar’s Leaks hydraulic Jack Oil has Stop Leak
Bar’s Leaks Jack Oil with Stop Leak (p/n HJ12) is a one-step solution to revitalize snowplow hydraulic systems, prevent seepage and seal leaks, the company said.
The jack oil quickly eliminates leaks without the downtime associated with having to mechanically repair the hydraulic system, the product’s maker added.
According to the company, as they age, hydraulic system seals tend to dry out and shrink, leading to leaks. The jack oil reconditions these seals, repairing any current leaks and preventing new ones, Bar’s Products said. It is compatible with all snowplow manufacturer-approved hydraulic fluids, including synthetic and petroleum-based fluids as well as mineral oil.
Oil industry trends
For more than fifty years, crude oil refiners based long-range planning on the fact that gasoline demand and lube oil consumption would increase every year. Recently, the oil industry has undergone some significant changes. Traditionally, over half of the 42-gal. crude oil barrel (approximately 60%) was used for gasoline production. Increased air travel, dieselization of
A full range of retrofit alt-fuel vehicles
A new program to retrofit walk-in van chassis with hybrid-electric systems is one of Freightliner’s latest alternative-powered vehicle offerings.
Going green, I mean REALLY green
These days everyone seems anxious to jump on the “green” bandwagon
Exhaust emissions, fuel economy and global warming
A recent local newspaper editorial made the comment that global warming isn’t real.
Biofuel and fuel economy developments
There has been tremendous focused on alternative fuels, CO2 and fuel economy lately
Luber-finer to offer DAVCO fuel-filter products
Luber-finer, a division of Champion Laboratories Inc. and manufacturer of heavy-duty filtration products for the transportation industry, has announced that it will now offer replacement elements for its line of DAVCO fuel/water separator fuel filters across all current market applications, including on- and off-highway, industrial, gen set, construction, military, marine, bus and coach.
Government is at it again
A lot has happened since I spoke about alternate fuels at the 2007 TMC annual meeting
Fun with numbers
Generally, in this column I’ve discussed the value of ASE certification. Let’s be honest––a statement like “10% productivity increase” sounds good, but what does that really mean to your operation?
Kudos to WalMart
Opinion is always divided about Wal-Mart, one of the world’s largest retailers