Oils, Lubricants & Greases

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Towing Safety Starts with Proper Equipment

Identify the weakest link in your truck and trailer combination.

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Time-Lapse Video: Crews Complete Rail Bridge Replacement

Construction crews recently completed a rail bridge replacement project in the United Kingdom.

Service Techs Compete in Cat Trial 10: Test Tech

Service Techs Compete in Cat Trial 10: Test Tech

Check out the new Cat Trial 10 that showcases the skills of Cat service technicians as they tackle an intense obstacle & skills course.

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Recommendations When Mixing Greases

Be aware of these changeover precautions and procedures when changing the grease type being used in your equipment.

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Hot Shot’s Secret 10W-30 Green Diamond Fleet Diesel Engine Oil

Formulated for use in diesel-powered vehicles that experience extreme temperatures, heavy loads, stop and go operations or high airborne particulates.

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Petro-Canada ENVIRON MV R Hydraulic Fluid

Fluid offers premium protection while being readily biodegradable.

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How Few Lubes Can You Get Away With? Opportunities and Risks of Consolidating Lubricants

It’s important to consult with your lubricant supplier to be clear on compatibility across applications and ensure you are not putting your equipment at risk.

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How to Verify Your System is Clean After an Oil Flush

Several options are available to verify system cleanliness after a system flush, and this article explores nine of those options.

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Your Lube Room Should Include These Essentials

Whether your reorganizing your existing lube room or creating a new one, make sure you include these eight essential items on your shelves.

Service Techs Compete in Cat Trial 10: Test Tech

Service Techs Compete in Cat Trial 10: Test Tech

Check out the new Cat Trial 10 that showcases the skills of Cat service technicians as they tackle an intense obstacle & skills course.

It is critical that the operating temperature of the equipment is taken into account when selecting an oil.

How to Select Engine Oils for Both Hot and Cold Climates

Equipment managers must understand the different demands hot and cold conditions put on lubricants, and the risk of not using the appropriate oil for the environment.

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ELITE Line of Lubricants for ASV Equipment

ASV's ELITE lubricants are high-performance, heavy-duty engine oil, hydraulic oil and grease products for use in ASV equipment.

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Predicting Oil and Grease Life in Equipment

Calculating lifecyles based on operating conditions requires application of factors to account for real life conditions, such as solid contamination, moisture, air, catalytic effect of wear debris, temperature variations in a circulating system, etc.

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What Are the Benefits of Using Biodegradable Lubricants in Equipment?

Vegetable oils are biodegradable, generally less toxic, renewable and reduce dependency on imported petroleum oils.

What happens if different lubricants mix together in a machine?

What Are the Effects of Lubricants Mixing in Equipment?

Mixing lubricants of the same type but different viscosities has an impact on the viscosity of the lubricant within the asset.

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Why Proper Lubrication is Essential for Construction Equipment

Choosing the right lubricant is essential to improve construction equipment reliability and productivity and to reduce breakdowns

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Chevron Delo 600 ADF with OMNIMAX

Product delivers maximum system protection to both the engine and the emissions system

[PODCAST] Chevron Expects New Engine Oil to Extend DPF Life More Than Double

Chevron is reducing the sulfated ash put into an engine oil by nearly 60% which in turn extends the life of the DPF.

All moving equipment has parts that need to be lubricated. Take these six factors into consideration to make the right lubricant decision for your equipment needs.

6 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Lubricant

Ask yourself these key questions about lubrication to help make the right lubricant choice, not just the cheapest or quickest one.

All aspects of equipment performance and fuel efficiency should be evaluated, including the role of engine idling.

How to Minimize the Impact of Engine Idling on Your Equipment

Here are tips to help construction fleet managers address the hidden impact that regular and prolonged engine idling can have on equipment.

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Why and When Should You Use Lubricant Conditioners?

Some lubricant conditioners can improve existing quality oils or overcome poor flow characteristics of oils in cold climates, but effective use depends on the application

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How to Ensure Your Construction Equipment and Engines Perform in the Colder Months

Engine lubrication is crucial for keeping construction fleets working – and even more so during the winter months.

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Causes, Effects and Remedies for Grease Dry-out

Oil has a natural tendency to drain out of grease thickener over time; add heat to the mix and grease begins to dry out more rapidly

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Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 Engine Oil

Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 API CK-4 engine oil is suitable for on- and off-road diesel vehicles and equipment operating in cold climates.

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Shell Rotella T4 NG Plus 15W-40 Heavy-duty Engine Oil

Shell Rotella T4 NG Plus 15W-40 has been specially formulated for use in natural gas-powered vehicles in order to manage their high heat and provide the necessary engine protection.

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Squeeze Every Last Cent from Your Oil

Proper lubricant management will help you from throwing away valuable lubricant and wasting money

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Hot Shot's Secret 15W-40 Synthetic Fleet Engine Oil

It is developed specifically for severe duty fleets hauling heavy loads, stop and go deliveries, or operations where there is a high level of airborne particulates.

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Macnaught Flexigun Manual Grease Gun

Flexigun can be used for automotive, fleet, construction, mining and industrial applications.

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[VIDEO] Sage Oil Vac Demonstrates How to Use Its Filter Stinger

Sage Oil Vac's Filter Stingers attach to a used oil hose to make filter draining a cleaner process

Two top suggestions to improve lubricant storage is to use a lube room chart and corresponding labeling system.

Improve Operating Efficiency with a Labeling System and Lube Room Chart

A good labeling program reduces the risk of improper top-off and cross-contaminating of products

The corrective action you can take on in-service lubricants when contamination levels exceed targets will help you develop an effective lubricant cleanliness program.

Simple Solutions for Meeting Oil Cleanliness Specifications - Stay Clean

This is the third of a three-part series discussing the phases of an effective lubricant cleanliness program: start clean, monitor and stay clean

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Top Considerations When Filtering Heavy Gear Oil

Filterability, oil temperature, flow rate, filter size and media type all need to be considered for heavy gear oil filtering

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Pros and Cons of Using a Specification System for Lubricant Purchases

By instituting a specification system, maintenance people are compelled to learn what works and why - which may be a challenge for some