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Lubrication Challenges for Hybrid Vehicles Source Hybrid vehicles present unique challenges for engine oils due to their distinct operational characteristics. Unlike conventional vehicles, hybrids rely on a combination of an internal combustion engine (ICE) and an electric motor, which leads to different demands on the lubricants. Some of the main challenges for hybrid vehicle lubricants […]

Hydraulic Oil Benefits on Equipment Source We continue to update the Chevron Lube Matters blog, and you can get the articles delivered straight to your inbox, but only by subscribing! Our latest industrial article delves into hydraulic oil’s ability to extend equipment life. Signing up is completely free and only takes a minute. The blog

Latest Reformulation to Techron® High Mileage Source Help spread the word that our Techron® High Mileage Fuel System Cleaner has been reformulated to help auto owners stabilize their fuel for 24 months! This addresses a need particularly for classic car owners who may not drive their vehicles very often or for customers who have seasonal vehicles that

Clean Hydraulic Oil Optimizes Equipment Performance Source Keeping your hydraulic system clean will extend equipment life as much as tenfold by removing abrasive particles that wear moving parts. This has become especially important over the last few years since a lack of readily available parts causes extended downtime when breakdowns occur.  Clean oil also reduces

Making the Transition to Synthetics In 2023, we announced significant changes to the Chevron Delo® line of heavy duty engine oil products. Specifically, we are simplifying our product portfolio from four categories to two, phasing out our conventional oils, and focusing on top-tier synthetic and synthetic blend, or “synblend” oils. We took this step for

Rykon® EP 2 & HD 2 Cartridges Now Available Chevron’s Rykon® EP 2 & HD 2 products are now available in cartridges! Rykon is designed to help increase equipment longevity, extend lubrication intervals, and reduce the total cost of equipment ownership. Rykon is a calcium sulfonate complex grease offering outstanding protection against shock loading, water

The Importance of Changing Your Engine Oil Changing your engine oil regularly is one of the most important car maintenance tasks that you can do to keep your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently. Engine oil lubricates, cools, cleans, and protects engine moving parts from wear and tear. It also helps to filter out impurities, debris,

Chevron Delo® 400 XLE SB 15W-40 As you’ve heard, Chevron is breaking with convention to ensure customers have improved access to a reliable supply of competitively priced, competitively tiered, high-performance engine oils. That means moving from four oil categories to two – a line of full synthetic and synthetic blend products. As part of this

New Havoline® PRO-DS Grades We’re excited to introduce two new grades – 0W-40 and Euro 0W-30 – to Chevron’s Havoline® PRO-DS product line! The 0W-40 product (223513) is a premium full synthetic motor oil designed for high-performance passenger cars, as well as gasoline and light-duty diesel vehicles in all operating conditions. The Euro 0W-30 product

Let’s Dispel Some Common Misconceptions About Fluid Analysis At Chevron, we are strong advocates of regularly scheduled, in-service fluid analysis for both on-highway and off-highway equipment. We have seen first-hand how it can help fleets identify potential issues to avoid costly unscheduled equipment repairs and downtime. Yet we still hear some skepticism about the value