Boater’s Guide: Choosing the Right Fuel Treatment to Combat Water in the Fuel
Boating is a big part of enjoying time with friends and family. Whether you are an experienced or novice boater, nothing is more disappointing than a fuel-related mechanical problem that can ruin your entire day. This [...]
How Light Duty Diesel Trucks and Pickups can Benefit from Synthetic Oils
Light duty, diesel-powered pickup trucks are amazingly versatile. People use them in their businesses as well as for weekend recreation – and sometimes both. You might see a carpenter or gardener using a Ford, Dodge or GMC pickup [...]
The Importance of Taking a Data-Rich Oil Sample for Analysis
How clean is your oil? How clean should it be? Without accurate analysis, the full value of your lubrication initiatives can be considered lost. Successful oil analysis depends on a data-rich sample. An improperly taken fluid sample can [...]
For Newer Cars, a New Automatic Transmission Fluid
With the trend toward more fuel-efficient vehicle design and engine technology, automotive OEMs are increasingly specifying lower-viscosity synthetic lubricants across multiple applications, including transmission fluids. Whether in the engine or in the transmission, synthetics are [...]
Grease Transitions
Product Update Please be aware of the following important grease product sunsets outlined in the chart below. The color, viscosities, and thickener types of each sunsetting and replacement product can [...]
The Cold Truth: Synthetic Oils Shine in WinterSelect an oil that meets the demands of your hardware and operating climate
Are synthetic oils better than conventional oils?” We hear this question all the time, and we don’t have a yes-or-no answer. It depends on so many factors, including the mix of equipment in your fleet [...]
Looking to Boost Operating Efficiency?
Look at Your Hydraulic FluidToday’s hydraulic systems demand high-quality oils. Between cost pressures and customer demands, industrial equipment operators are always looking for ways to optimize efficiency. Whether in equipment performance, process improvement or energy consumption, [...]
Simplify Inventory Management to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Waste
Efficient inventory management is key to running a profitable fast lube business and these days it has become an even bigger balancing act. Engines are transitioning from legacy to more modern, fuel-efficient technology, thereby creating [...]
An All-Season Heavy Duty Transmission Fluid Can Save Time, Money and Headache
For operators of heavy-duty off-road machinery, a change of seasons typically means a change in transmission fluids and other component lubricants. Particularly if you’re adhering to the Caterpillar TO-4 specification, and relying on monograde fluids, you [...]
Controlling Foam in Industrial Gearboxes
The formation of foam on the oil in an industrial gearbox should not be ignored. Most of the time you might see a few bubbles on the surface of the oil that dissipate quickly without [...]