How the right engine oil can impact your DPF maintenance costs
Name your biggest service headache. Ready, go: DPF! Jinx.
API certification: What it is, what it means and why you should look for it
The mission of the American Petroleum Institute (API) is: “To promote safety across the industry globally and to influence public policy in support of a strong, viable U.S. oil and natural gas industry.” What does that mean to you? According to Jeff Harmening, API manager of the Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS), API exists
Hot Shot’s Secret releases Never Rust Lubricant
Hot Shot’s Secret has released its Never Rust Lubricant, a new multi-purpose, 100% synthetic spray lubricant that protects metal parts from rust and corrosion. Formulated by Lubrication Specialties Inc., the company says Never Rust protects any metal surface and is ideal for use on metal nuts and bolts, cables and chains, metal tools, automotive parts,
Is it time to re-think your grease?
How can you tell if you’re using the right grease? Some will say a grease is best judged by how tacky it is—simply place a bit between the thumb and forefinger and pull. Others say the best greases are brightly colored. And there are those who say as long as you’re using their go-to brand,
Recycled oils: Are they safe to use in your trucks’ engines?
A fleet manager should keep fluids in bulk, of course, but how much qualifies as “bulk” largely depends on your fluid consumption. Kenneth Tyger, director of technical services with D-A Lubricant Co. Inc., says that “it is typically recommended to turn the fluid over in the bulk tank(s) every one to two months.” After being used,
Why diesel truck engine oil formulation is more interesting than you think it is
It might not seem as sexy as electric truck development or the latest in automated driving technology, but diesel engine oil formulation is complex and hugely relevant as engine protection, increased efficiency and even aftertreatment service reduction is paramount to running trucks. Wait a minute: Aftertreatment service reduction? What does that have to do with
Diesel engine oil purchasing tips: Bulk fluid, bulk price
The second part of our in-depth look at bulk fluid holding.
How used oil analysis can help make the most of your proactive maintenance program
A proactive maintenance program can help owners and operators prevent breakdowns and costly unplanned downtime. For fleets looking to identify potential mechanical failure before it becomes too serious or expensive to repair, used oil analysis is a vital tool. Three steps to used oil analysis Lubricants are the lifeblood of an engine. Used oil analysis
Watch: Why oil and engine technology go hand-in-hand
As engine manufacturers continue to create a new generation of more fuel-efficient, lower CO2 diesel engines, they need a new generation of higher-performing diesel engine oils to protect them. Watch the video above to learn more, and click here for more episodes of On the Road.
Watch: Why you should be analyzing your diesel engine oil
Oil analysis means more than just looking at the oil that was in your truck after an oil change.
Hot Shot’s Secret EDT now infused with the company’s LX4 Lubricity Extreme
Hot Shot’s Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment (EDT) now has a new formula to give it a boost in lubricity, with the addition of LX4 Lubricity Extreme, the company says. Hot Shot’s Secret says LX4 Lubricity Extreme, also sold separately as a stand-alone product by Hot Shot’s Secret, has been shown to improve diesel fuel lubricity
Hot Shot’s Secret releases 10W-30 Green Diamond Fleet diesel engine oil
Hot Shot’s Secret says as a severe-duty diesel oil, the Green Diamond Fleet line is a replacement for any CF-4, CJ-4, CI-4 and CI-4 Plus specification oil.
