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Chevron’s Ahead of the Game in Rethinking Oil Formulations There was a time when diesel engine oil formulators’ primary concern was simply protecting the engine. However, as EPA emission control regulations came into force, heavy duty OEMs began to develop sophisticated exhaust aftertreatment systems (EATS) in an effort to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate […]

Measuring Lubricant Cleanliness with Particle Counting 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 sustainability in operations is not only good for the planet, but a good business

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 significant progress on finding lower-carbon alternatives to conventional diesel fuels. In this column, we

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 supply. To understand

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 axle fluids, contaminants

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 is especially true given the amount of

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 to haul a load of wood or lawn equipment,

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 skew results, producing either costly false negatives missing possible catastrophic

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 known for superior all-weather performance, longer service life and excellent wear protection.