Measuring Lubricant Cleanliness with Particle Counting
Examining a lubricant’s cleanliness can tell you a lot. Microscopic particulate matter found in a sample of oil is an indicator not only of the health of the fluid, but of the overall condition of [...]
Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants: The Right Term to Look for on the Label – The proper term requires meeting specific criteria
Over the past decade, heavy-duty equipment operators have made substantial efforts to reduce their impact on the environment. This is due in part to regulatory and public pressure, but also to the growing awareness that [...]
The Lowdown on Lower-Carbon, Heavy-Duty Fuels
A worldwide energy transition to help reduce carbon emissions is underway. The renewable fuel and the heavy-duty transportation industries are both part of this effort. Heavy-duty original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and energy producers have made [...]
Addressing Grease Shortages Starts with Soap Thickeners – Polyurea, lithium complex, and calcium sulfonate most popular thickeners
Grease compatibility is on the minds of a lot of maintenance managers these days. They are finding that the greases they have been using for years for on-highway, off-highway and industrial applications are in short [...]
Fluid Analysis – an Investment that Pays: Reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and extend your equipment life
Healthy fluids are critical to the performance of a heavy-duty vehicle, whether it’s a long-haul truck or an excavator on a construction site. From the engine oil to the coolant to the transmission, gear and [...]
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 [...]