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Delo debuting new 15W-40 synthetic
Delo 400 XSP SAE 15W-40’s soot dispersancy and wear control helps protect the engine’s cylinders, pistons, rings and valve train components against wear and corrosion.
March 21, 2022
Fleet shares its story of how it went from 15,000 mile oil drains to 100,000
Ozark Motor Lines used oil sampling analysis and data to push its oil drain intervals more than six-times further.
February 24, 2022
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Maintenance
Development of new diesel engine oil category underway
Upcoming generation of engine oils could feature even lower viscosity grades.
January 13, 2022
Maintenance
Transmission fluids are 'set it,' not 'forget it'
Chevron Lubricants Technical Specialist Penney Do said going as far as 750,000 miles before changing transmission fluid is largely enabled by an AMT's optimized and standardized shifting.
December 23, 2021
Maintenance
As winter driving season approaches, it's time for a coolant checkup
About 40% of all engine-related problems can be tied back to the coolant system.
October 28, 2021
Maintenance
Still on the fence on FA-4? It might be time to reconsider
API FA-4 engine oils have been proven to deliver fuel economy benefits. Here’s why the pros outweigh the cons for adoption in commercial truck fleets.
October 19, 2021
Maintenance
Benefits of synthetic engine oils include fuel economy gains, reduced maintenance
Aside from diesel fuel, engine oil might be the most critical fluid in a truck because it influences two of the top three equipment-related costs for fleets: fuel and maintenance.
September 23, 2021
Maintenance
Holy moly: Proper grease compounds critical in lube application
Moly particles are solid additives that are normally larger than the fluid film developed by the base oil in a high-speed bearing. The higher the relative linear speed, the lower the viscosity required to provide an adequate lubrication film.
August 26, 2021
Maintenance
Oil sampling offers insights into engine health
There are more benefits to engine oil sampling than just evaluating how far you can push drain intervals.
July 15, 2021
Maintenance
Extending engine oil drains could be as simple as opening the owner's manual
Depending on engine OEM and duty cycle, recommended drain intervals have skyrocketed by more than 300% over the 25,000 mile benchmark.
June 17, 2021
Maintenance
How to: Check for wheel-end seal leaks
A properly functioning wheel-end hub is essential to all medium- and heavy-duty truck and trailer brake systems. Which means when a hub begins to leak, the outcome if untreated can quickly become catastrophic.
May 12, 2021
Oils & lubricants
Thick oil may leave money on the table
Fleet owners stand to lessen their costs per mile by selecting high-performing, lower-viscosity lubricants.
April 25, 2021
Maintenance
Engine oil plays critical role in DPF life
Upwards of 90 percent of the ash that goes into the DPF is from engine lubricant.
February 25, 2021
Maintenance
Winter weather changes stresses on truck systems
Maintenance experts offer advice on how to prepare commercial truck systems for winter weather. Discover what you need to know for winterizing your fleet today.
September 28, 2020
Oils & lubricants
Stocking too many greases is costly, inefficient
Gease color often tends to follow popular trends within the industry but colors are typically only related to the dye used, which helps provide brand recognition and marketing but doesn’t have an impact on the performance of the lube itself.
August 18, 2020
Oils & lubricants
Aftermarket oil additives should balance performance with engine protection
The additive package of a heavy-duty engine oil makes up approximately 10-20% of the lubricant itself.
May 18, 2020
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